Domestication Squished Dogs’ Heads and Obscured Their Emotions
Pugs, Boston terriers, bulldogs and boxers—dogs with less wolflike facial features are worse at conveying their feelings
Domestication Squished Dogs’ Heads and Obscured Their Emotions
Pugs, Boston terriers, bulldogs and boxers—dogs with less wolflike facial features are worse at conveying their feelings
Sensory Secrets of Penis and Clitoris Unlocked after More Than 150 Years
Mysterious nerve structures called Krause corpuscles respond to specific low-frequency vibrations, scientists finally confirm
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Doctor Who’s Time Lords Have Two Hearts. Here’s How Their Dual Cardiac System Could Work
A Doctor Who superfan explains how the unusual cardiovascular system of the alien Time Lords could evolve and function
Goose Bumps, Extra Nipples and Leftover Tails Remind Us of What We Once Were
Humans’ evolutionary remnants show us the kinds of animals we used to be
The Evolution of a Big, Ugly Cry
Uncontrollable sobbing is uniquely human, and it may be our emotions running out of our faces, a way to connect us with other people
These Researchers Put Sperm Through a Kind of ‘Hunger Games’
The research focused on figuring out what enables certain sperm to gain some competitive advantage over millions of others fighting for the same prize.
Who Was Alessandra Giliani, 14th-Century Teen Anatomist?
Was a teenager named Alessandra Giliani the Western world’s first female anatomist? In 14th-century Italy, women were strictly barred from medical research. One flouted that rule—disguised as a man.
Cat Noses Contain Twisted Labyrinths That Help Them Separate Smells
Scientists hypothesize that coiled channels inside a cat’s nose may function like a gas chromatograph
Lab-Grown Monkey Embryos Reveal in 3-D How Organs Begin
At 25 days old, these specimens could be the oldest primate embryos ever grown outside the womb
Was the Tully Monster a Fish, a Worm, a Giant Slug with Fangs?
Researchers close in on a taxonomic home for one of paleontology’s weirdest wonders, the Tully Monster
The Science of Melting Chocolate
Researchers used an artificial tongue to understand how chocolate changes from a solid to a smooth emulsion
The Clitoris Has Been Lost to Science for Centuries, but It’s Making a Comeback
The vulva has long been ignored in anatomical study. But scientists and doctors are making strides in mapping its pleasure center, the clitoris, and improving sensation for survivors of genital cutting.