BiologyFebruary 1, 2021
The Epic, Absurdly Complex Battle between a Zombie Maker and Its Victim
The emerald jewel wasp is a cockroach’s worst nightmare
Stories by Kenneth C. Catania
Kenneth C. Catania is a professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University. He studies comparative neurobiology with an emphasis on animal sensory systems. His latest book is Great Adaptations (Princeton University Press, 2020).
BiologyApril 1, 2019
Shocking Secrets of the Electric Eel
Investigations into how the electric eel uses electricity have revealed astonishing insights into the creature's physiology and behavior
EvolutionMay 1, 2017
The Nose Takes a Starring Role
The star-nosed mole has what is very likely the world's fastest and most fantastic nose
The SciencesApril 1, 2011
Natural-Born Killer: The Tentacled Snake
Lethal from day one, the tentacled snake uses surprisingly sly tactics to capture fish
EnvironmentJuly 1, 2002
The Nose Takes a Starring Role
The star-nosed mole has what is very likely the world's fastest and most fantastic nose