Hey, Neil deGrasse Tyson, These 7 Animals Have Not-Great Sex
Absurd Creatures: The Tarsier Leaps Like a Superhero, Looks Like Yoda
Dracula orchid flowers mimic mushrooms to attract flies
3D-printed replicas show just how subtle the faked identity of Dracula orchid flowers is, involving smell, shape and spots that resemble flies
Bionic fingertip gives amputee a feel for different textures
An artificial fingertip has allowed Dennis Sørensen to feel fine textures for the first time since he lost his limb
Ancient Viruses Hidden in Your DNA Fight Off New Viruses
Gene Sequencing Goliath Wants to Get Bigger Still
Glow-in-the-dark bacterial lights could illuminate shop windows
Bioluminescent lighting made from living bacteria offers an alternative to electric lights for shops, street signs and parks
A Rainbow Unicorn Wants to Transform Biology Publishing
The spread of knowledge in the life sciences is about to mash down the accelerator.
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Absurd Creature of the Week: The Huge, Bee-Decapitating Hornet That Can’t Survive Group Hugs
The Asian giant hornet is like a modern winged T. rex, decapitating honey bees dozens at a time.
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Frogs Are Really Cool. Too Bad Humans Are Killing Them All
In the age of human-induced mass extinction, frogs face great peril, which makes cataloging and understanding them of urgent importance.
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