By the time this article hits the mailboxes it will be February 20th. It already feels like spring is here, although I’ve been fooled before. I’ve been looking at that 10-day forecast, and I just ...

The animals chosen as Olympic mascots are stoats — creatures that are at risk because of climate change. Learn more about the color-changing critters.

Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a ...

Blending into nature can mean the difference between life and death for animals. So why aren't mammals green, making them harder to spot in grass and forests? The explanation comes down to which ...

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In researching his new scientific breakthrough, La Jolla-based marine chemist Bradley Moore asked a lot of important questions. Namely, “Who doesn’t love superpowers?” In early November, a new study ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Cephalopods like octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish have the ...

Scientists at UC San Diego have moved one step closer to unlocking a superpower held by some of nature’s greatest “masters of disguise.” Octopuses, squids, cuttlefish and other animals in the ...

The interplay between camouflage and aposematism, two major survival strategies in the animal kingdom, is explored. A new study investigates how local environmental conditions, such as predator ...