In essence, it’s a type of symmetry breaking. Any two processes that act as activator and inhibitor will produce periodic ...

However, computer simulations based on Turing’s idea created spots that were blurrier than those found in nature. In 2023, ...

Animal movement and foraging have long captivated researchers striving to understand the underlying principles that drive how organisms search for and exploit resources. Contemporary studies reveal ...

Imperfections in animal patterns could inspire adaptive materials that shift color, shape, and function like nature itself.

These four images capture various starkly different realities within the animal kingdom — from family and play to survival ...

Many animals get their external marking—like, feathers, hair or scales-from genetics. But it turns out, the crocodile gets its head patterns differently. Scientists normally explain the spectacular ...

For some, nature’s designs are mesmerizing; for others, terrifying. From pufferfish skin to bee hives and marine sponges, this documentary examines how certain animals unintentionally spark ...

Engineers are turning to animal origami, from insects that tuck away wings to a protist with an accordion-like neck, for ...

Susan Hazel is affiliated with the Dog & Cat Management Board of South Australia and RSPCA South Australia. Jono Tuke does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...