Not all snakes slither sideways: 7 snake species that can move in a surprisingly straight line

Most people are aware of snakes only because of their characteristic slithering motion from side to side. Not all snakes ...

A Tribute to the Mathematically Marvelous Soccer Ball

As the World Cup final approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful symmetries of humanity’s favorite truncated ...

Stuck Eye Caps and Patchy Shedding: What Dry Air Does to Ball Pythons

Low humidity in a ball python's enclosure triggers a chain of health problems that go far beyond a rough shed, and most ...

Pythons' extreme biology may hold clues for treating human disease

These snakes can go for months without eating, grow and shrink the size of their hearts and jump start their metabolism on a ...

Cracks in Argentina's armour? Why England have reason to believe they can stop Messi's World Cup dream in its tracks

Increasingly, it feels like a team surviving on moments of brilliance. Fortunately for Argentina, they still possess Lionel ...

2026 Home Run Derby bats, winner’s chain and special autographed balls explained

Bryce Harper makes his entrance at the 2026 Home Run Derby. Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The art, history and food of Philadelphia are consistent themes throughout all things tied to the MLB All-Star ...