A millisecond delay in the speed of nerve impulses from the legs of a jogger can lead to a loss of balance with the potential for a severe or even fatal fall; a disturbance in the smooth interplay of ...

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Defining the basic elements of personality remains a challenge despite decades of sophisticated research. A new approach drills down into personality’s possible nuances.

A detailed annotation of anatomical brain structures (some novel) of the spider Uloborus diversus is provided based on a ...

Researchers show a temperature tunable smart fluid that overcomes limits in liquid crystal microcolloids, enabling reconfigurable self assembly of microparticles.

This octopus-inspired smart skin can change shape and reveal hidden secrets on command.

Social mammals are wildly diverse, given that they can be found across all habitats and species. However, a new line of ...

Scientists have documented same-sex behavior in many animals. Learn what it means, how it varies, and why human labels can mislead.

A simulation shows that social media bots powered by today’s AI can infiltrate human networks on social media and influence ...