The animal kingdom stretches anatomy far beyond human expectations. Some creatures carry organs that rival furniture in size, ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence suggesting that human tooth sensitivity—those sharp jolts from a cold drink or a sudden ache—may have little to do with chewing at all. Instead, the origin of our ...

You probably don’t think much about teeth until a dentist brings them up. But across the animal kingdom, tooth counts can get ...