Echolocation is the biological version of sonar. Animals with this unique auditory ability emit a high-frequency sound pulse that bounces off surrounding surfaces. By listening to reflected sound (echoes), an echolocating animal maps its surroundings and navigates despite having poor vision. Being able to sense one’s surroundings without relying on

When the FDA approved Rebyota and Vowst, fecal transplant, or trivially called “poop pills”, was already at the peak of research interest. Fecal transplant, or fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), is a procedure in which feces collected from a healthy donor are introduced into a patient’s colon. Physicians recommend this therapy

Whenever you think of deadly and dangerous, you might usually think of apex predators, or large carnivores like sharks or lions. However, as you dig deep into this article, you will realize that size doesn’t matter, nor does the position the animal holds on the food chain. For example, sharks

What happens in the brain when we look at art? Art is one of the oldest human endeavors. From ancient maps to sculptures, engravings, and cave paintings, it seems that creating art is a uniquely human practice. If you doodle, write, or do arts and crafts, you might have experienced

Why are species where they are? Take a look outside your window, or go for a walk. What do you see? Even if you live in the middle of New York City, there’s something living: a tree in a pot, or an ant hiding under a leaf. Have you ever

What is the microbiome? What makes up a human body? You might say cells of different types, like hair, skin, lungs, and liver. You’d be right; but there’s one huge category that you probably didn’t know about. There are as many bacterial cells in our bodies as human ones. Bacteria

When we think of the cleanest animals in the world, cats might be the first that come to mind, but they are far from the only ones. Across the animal kingdom, many species have developed incredible ways to stay spotless. From elaborate self-grooming routines to smart strategies for keeping their homes