Countless bacterial species share cramped environments where competition for space and resources is fierce. Some rely on a ...

How much do you know about defense mechanisms? Defense mechanisms are psychological processes that someone unconsciously engages in to avoid discomfort, and there are several specific types. Take this ...

Earlier this spring, many of us had the privilege to see the solar eclipse while at the same time learning a lesson about defense mechanisms. For those of us who cared about preserving our vision, we ...

The defense mechanisms animals use to evade or fight off predators can be both bizarre and fascinating. Some use camouflage or mimicry, while others have protective armor. Sea cucumbers, however, use ...

Throughout evolution, plants have continuously adapted to survive in changing environments. Apart from complex structural changes, plants have also developed various defense strategies against ...

Insect pupae hiss like snakes for defense. A Kobe University team now reveals the mechanisms, opening the door to further ...

The world as we know it is rapidly changing in today's autonomously driven technological environment. The Internet of Things (IoT), which integrates linked networks of the global microcosm and ...

Pneumonia, a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, continues to pose significant clinical and public health challenges, particularly amid the ...

When you think of “gory” animals, creatures like great white sharks, tigers, and vampire bats might come to mind. But the most gruesome defense mechanism of any animal belongs to something much ...