There are many purposes that spots and stripes serve in nature, but how they form has been more of a mystery to scientists.

From tiger stripes to leopard spots, the animal world is full of distinctive and intricate patterns. In a new study, CU ...

For decades, scientists have been trying to work out how animals develop their unique spots and stripes. Now, they may have ...

However, computer simulations based on Turing’s idea created spots that were blurrier than those found in nature. In 2023, ...

Imperfections in animal patterns could inspire adaptive materials that shift color, shape, and function like nature itself.

Optical illusions aren't just for humans; animals also experience and utilize them for survival and reproduction. From ...

For some, nature’s designs are mesmerizing; for others, terrifying. From pufferfish skin to bee hives and marine sponges, this documentary examines how certain animals unintentionally spark ...

This activity sharpens their ability to make logical connections between evidence found in nature and the conclusions drawn ...