Shakira’s high-pitched, tongue-flicking cry during the Super Bowl halftime show was a crowd pleaser, a scene stealer and, initially, a bit of a mystery. On Twitter, there were references to ...

Imagine This is a podcast with big ideas for little ones. You can hear the episode here. It is based on the following article first published by The Conversation. How do snakes make an “sssssss” sound ...

In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers show that combining sound and electrical stimulation of the tongue can significantly reduce tinnitus, commonly described as "ringing in the ears.

The Australian Venom Research Unit receives funding from the NHMRC. At the same time, the snake needs to know what sort of animal it is dealing with, and a snake’s tongue is an important way for it to ...