Creature
All that slithers, swims, flits, flies, grows and dies
Animals, plants, microbes, fungi and all life on Earth, from long-buried dinosaurs to newly emerging infections, often serve to instruct and amaze. We are interested in everything from the simplest physical structures to the most complex emergent behavior of life's many forms — from the extinct to the evolved and from the web of ecology to the promise of animal-inspired technology.
The flying reptile was among hundreds of fossils recovered by police in 2013.
Analysis of fish ear bones reveals how bioluminescent lanternfish became so abundant.
Scientists identified competing neural pathways that control flies' decision making.
The carnivores play a unique role in breaking down calcium, phosphorous from prey.
Experiments on fox squirrels show they know the perfect combination of speed, springiness and "parkour movements" to get their nuts.
A fossil skull from a bird that lived in the time of dinosaurs sheds light on how the ancestors of modern birds escaped extinction.
Cave microbes on Earth may help guide scientists toward life on Mars.
When their homes burn, male red-backed fairywrens fail to develop their brilliant plumage.
First-of-its-kind study shows how human-generated sound could harm the ability of seagrass to store energy and detect gravity.
The ancient dinosaur ancestor likely ate the newly described species by accident.
New research shows how oil spills and their cleanup harm water striders, raising questions about the broader ecological impacts of even small spills.
