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These Frogs Have Developed a Resistance to Killer Fungus
Some populations of lowland leopard frogs in Arizona have gene variants that protect them from a deadly fungal disease.
BIOLOGY
America's National Parasite Collection Is Getting Spruced Up
The collection dates back to 1892 and contains around 20 million specimens.
Scientists Create Bacteria With the Fewest Genes Needed for Life
This is life at its most minimalistic.
BPA Substitute May Be as Bad as BPA
BPA-free plastic products may not be safe as you think.
This Fluorescent Zebrafish Can Help Scientists Understand How Skin Heals
One cell of this fish can express one of 5000 possible shades.
Scientists Have Found a New Bacteria That Eats Plastic
The organism has evolved to consume a plastic that's otherwise non-biodegradable.
Why Am I Left-Handed?
Only about 10 percent of people are left-handed. If you’re one of them, you're part of a rare and special group.
Tiny Hooks Keep UTI Bacteria From Being Flushed Out When You Pee
The discovery may change the way the infections are treated.
This Tiny Dragonfly Routinely Travels a Record-Breaking 4400 Miles
"Wandering gliders" fly thousands of miles to mate.
Learn About Human Anatomy With This Cool Augmented Reality Tee
Wearable tech that doubles as a fun learning tool.
The Uterus: A Natural History
At only 3 inches long and weighing about 60 grams, the uterus isn’t a flashy, attention-grabbing organ. But it is pretty amazing.
5 Monstrous Facts About Pike Eels
You wouldn't want to bump into this guy on a midnight swim.
The Strange Science Behind Why Alcohol Burns
Proof that it only takes a second for alcohol to totally mess with your body.
This Snail's Sex Change Is Triggered by Touch
Tropical slipper limpets are pretty unremarkable—until it's mating time. Then things get interesting.
Gut Bacteria May Keep Fat, Hibernating Bears Healthy
The fecal samples taken from hibernating bears were less diverse than those of their counterparts.
Infrared Video Shows How Hummingbirds Shed Heat Through Their Eyes and Feet
Getting rid of excess heat is complicated when your body is covered in insulating feathers. Here's how hummingbirds do it.
Wear Deodorant? You Have More Armpit Bacteria Than Antiperspirant Users
It's not necessarily a bad thing.
Giant Clams Could Help Us Make Better Screens and Solar Cells
Scientists are trying to better understand their iridescent shades.
Why Does Your Nose Run When It's Cold Outside?
A bit of physics and biology are to blame.
Facial Recognition Software Could Help Researchers Identify Individual Whales
Using the markings on their heads and backs, scientists are able to effectively tell the animals apart.
Why Does Skin Come in Different Colors?
One of the things that makes people so special is that we’re all different. Each person you meet has their own special talents, their own favorite food, and a different face looking back at them in the mirror.
Attaching Mini Motors to Sperm Could Help Treat Infertility
The "spermbots" use a magnetic field to propel forward.