Snails can hide in their shells for months or even years, slowing metabolism and sealing in moisture to survive harsh ...

Research led by a physicist at the University of California, Riverside, shows how viruses form protective shells (capsids) around their genomes, a process that—while messy and complex—consistently ...

Many animals curl into a ball as a natural survival strategy. This behaviour protects vulnerable body parts from predators, conserves energy, and sometimes cushions movement or falls. Found across ...