In many animals, skin coloration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In ...

Now, researchers at the University of Geneva have uncovered the role of a single gene, CLCN2, in shaping these patterns, shedding light on how snakes develop their distinctive appearances. Corn snakes ...

The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake is the only native venomous snake in Washington. Here's where they live and what to do if ...

Apr. 23, 2025 — Inspired by the movements of a tiny parasitic worm, engineers have created a 5-inch soft robot that can jump as high as a basketball hoop. Their device, a silicone rod with a ...