The larva of a the thistle tortoise beetle deposits poop on its back as a shield.
Judy Gallagher via Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
These uses of poop for protection are stranger than fiction
Defense by dung doesn't always elicit disgust in predators to repel them
Bacteria can live without food for over 1000 days
Nearly three years without food drives innovative survival strategies
A breathing tube through the butt could be an alternative to mechanical ventilators
Inspired by animals that breathe through their butts, scientists show that mammals can also harness the incredible breathing ability of our butts
Feeding caffeine to bees could help them become better pollinators
A jolt of caffeine enhances bees' memories
The WHO has released new guidelines for genome editing technology
These recommendations will help improve the safety and access of genome-editing treatments
Could blockchain technology protect patients from counterfeit medication?
Not so fast. We should be wary of trying to science our way out of large-scale health issues
Google's new dermatology app misses the mark for BIPOC people
The technology was trained on 64,387 images, only a tiny portion of which featured dark-skinned people
Turn your poo blue (for science) in the #BluePoopChallenge
Assessing gut transit time gives insight into your gut health
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Ancient poop analysis reveals extinct species of bacteria
Scientists analyzed bacterial genomes from 1000-2000 year feces
Feeding gut bacteria may reduce anxiety in women
In a trial, women who took fiber supplements reported lowered anxiety compared to a placebo
A mass Tyrannosaurus rex grave confirms that they hunted in packs
A collection of T. rex fossils all found in one spot likely died together in a flood
Google has shown that they don't actually care about ethical AI
AI algorithms are racist and sexist because these biases are baked into our society. We need to fix this
Mind-controlling your computer just became one step closer
Two people were able to perform tasks like opening Skype with a wireless implant
A scientific correction finds Venus's atmosphere probably does not contain phosphine gas
The initial discovery set off a flurry of excitement. The reality is something more mundane
A protein necessary for neurotransmitter transport in our brains is implicated in Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease affects over 10 million people worldwide
Microbes in your gut might be impairing your memory
Gut microbes send different signals to the brain in people with obesity
Octopuses sometimes punch fish out of spite
The mysterious behavior appears related to collaborative hunting and hints at complex emotions
Antidepressant drugs suppress important gut bacteria
This finding explains why some people who take antidepressants have unpleasant gut-centered side effects
The mother's gut microbiome helps a child's brain develop its senses
Without the maternal microbiome, a mouse's thalamus under-develops, resulting in reduced sensory processing
