Scientists have described a particular movement observed mostly in young, teenaged anacondas, called an S-start. A mathematical framework shows that young anacondas, as opposed to babies and adults, ...

In a remarkable stride for paleontology, researchers have identified the first fossil trace of a snake in South Africa. This ...

A tunable initial coiling structure soft robot (ICSBot) has been developed by combining theoretical calculations, finite element analysis, and direct ink writing technology. By mimicking the ...

Snakes might look slow or lazy at first, but many are actually surprisingly fast. Their speed isn’t just for show– it helps them catch food, avoid predators, and survive in the wild. Over time, snakes ...

Scientists were left stunned by the hook-toothed, 167-million-year-old fossil which blends reptile characteristics.