Puffer fish, also called blowfish, are found in tropical marine and brackish water. These strange-looking creatures are very clumsy swimmers that can quickly inflate themselves to become a mass ...

Monkey neurons were stimulated with blue light via electrode penetrations into the brain. The stimulation covered the full RF of each neuron. A drifting Gabor stimulus appeared on half of the trials.

One way paleontologists know a dinosaur was herbivorous is by looking at its teeth. Herbivore dinosaurs typically had flat, conical-shaped teeth that could grind the tough vegetation they ate.

Researchers have recorded activity of neurons in the monkey’s premotor cortex. These neurons fire when they see other monkeys do certain actions. The neurons are called mirror neurons and they are ...

Lions are truly remarkable creatures, found in vast portions of Africa and referred to as the “king of the jungle.” They reside within prides that are much like our own communities, yet with a ...

Despite being one of the smallest insects in the world, this weevil is still able to rocket along thanks to its wide wing stroke and featherlike wings. They’re also lightweight, thanks to their ...

Named after Alan Turing, one of the pioneers of computer science, the test focuses on answering the question, “can machines think?” The test requires a human interrogator to converse with both a ...

Plant cells require a significant amount of energy in the form of ATP to facilitate various functions. Hence, mitochondria are an integral part of every eukaryotic cell and have gained major interest ...

Tiger shark tooth necklaces are the perfect accessory for any shark enthusiast! These authentic fossils are crafted from real shark teeth and plated in gold. Sand tiger sharks, also known as gray ...

A person’s height depends on a number of factors. Genetics is one, but nutrition and hormones can also play a role. Some people have unusually high levels of growth hormones that cause them to be ...

A lot more than period pains; getting kicked in the balls is a bad thing. While a shot in the nuts can last for hours or days, periods can last up to a week. The pain from getting hit in the balls isn ...

When it comes to thermal protection, the name ‘Nomex” usually stands out. In fact, it is already synonymous with ‘flame resistance’ that it has already earned its mark in the racing and firefighting ...