Complexity Science

Mysterious 'deep biosphere' may harbor millions of undiscovered species

Life on Earth takes billions of shapes, but to see most of them you'll have to dig deep below the planet's surface. For the past 10 years, that's what …

Catfish Ball

Identical Twins Hint at How Environments Change Gene Expression

Studying twins has long offered insight into the interplay of nature and nurture. Epigenetics is the next frontier. Monica and Erika Hoffman stand barefoot, side by side near a sign that reads “Twin Studies...

The Dracula ant snaps its jaw shut 5,000 times faster than you can blink

It’s a snap, quite literally. Dracula ants sound like they should be good at sucking your blood, not moving fast, but they just set a new record for the fastest animal movement: a snap. Like human fingers,...

Snail Memories Can Be Transplanted With RNA, New Study Finds

To most of us, memories are intangible, like floating photo albums existing only in the mind. However, some scientists argue that some memories exist …

10 Remarkable Types of Caterpillars and What They Become

Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Caterpillar At first glance, these stunning green caterpillars resemble small snakes or tree frogs — a clever disguise …