Up in the air
From the albatross to the featherwing beetle to the dandelion, the physics of flight is the outcome of evolution over millions of years.
A bridge (not) too far
Split-brain studies and brain-computer interfaces are re-establishing a fundamental connection that defines human function.
Why your dog can't face Jasprit Bumrah
Only humans can excel at high-velocity ball sports which place extreme demands on an athlete's sensorimotor system.
Chemical puppeteers
They're in your backyard, and they're deadly at creating 'zombies'. Their evolutionary adaptation holds exciting possibilities for biomedical research.
Breathtaking feats
Freediving whales, and some remarkable humans, offer startling technology-enhanced insights into extreme mammalian physiology.
