Researchers in China have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by "touching" their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such as ...

Some of these animals have evolved special adaptations to protect themselves from hostile environments and deadly predators. In fact, some of the most effective defenses these animals possess are ...

If it seems like you're forever on a quest for skin as smooth as silk, join the club. While even skin that doesn't bear signs of texture isn't impossible, it's also not the easiest feat. That's ...

Believe it or not, there is a case being made for using certain animal skins as rugs. They are gaining favor as floor decor to the dismay of those who believe neither hide nor hair of any animal ...

A fingernail-size frog that can morph its skin texture from spiny to smooth in just minutes is the first shape-shifting amphibian ever found, according to a new report. The tiny "mutable rain frog" ...

The pursuit of healthy, youthful skin has long been a fascination for both researchers and the general public. A recent study published in the Journal of Functional Foods delves into this quest. The ...