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All that slithers, swims, flits, flies, grows and diesAnimals, 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.
Animals famous for walking up walls can also use a combination of techniques to race across water.
Cells in the fly specimens' nervous systems can be seen glowing through the insects' transparent bodies.
Omnivores' diets may depend on the amount of salt in their environments.
A closer look at cat tongues helps explain why the animals' grooming is so effective and may inspire new brushes -- for pets and humans.
New research may explain why some cloven-hoofed animals have tusks instead of horns or antlers.
Scientists delve deep into why and how the turkey -- that ends up on our plates -- turned out the way it is.
Researchers call in feathered helpers to spread the seeds of endangered plants.
The smallest Diplodocus skull ever discovered reveals clues about the group's evolution.
Observation could improve filtration systems and boost conservation efforts.
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