You’ve probably never heard the phrase “transient anus” before. At least, there is no obvious reason why you would.  The phrase is new, even to biology. It describes an anus which appears only when the animal needs to poop. Then it vanishes as soon as the deed is done.   The […]

Have you been missing your school’s band this summer? The blare of trumpets and bang of drums? The crash of cymbals? The pleasant sensation of music in your ears? Well, your summer vacation does have a soundtrack. It plays in your backyard every night, if you care to listen.  When