Tree frogs’ feet aren’t nearly as powerful as those of the well-studied gecko, but their traction is good enough that they can grip the underside of a wet, slick leaf. Now, researchers have evidence ...

Now here's a sticky situation. How do you make a tape that doesn't lose its grip when it is peeled off and reused? Tree frogs, crickets and some other animals have mastered the problem. So researchers ...

In the jungles of Borneo, there’s a small frog that waves his back leg to ward off rivals. After extending his leg over his head, the male rotates it backwards in an arc to expose the vivid white of ...

Some frogs trick their male competitors with a theatrical leg kick. A new study digs further into why the unusual gesture may have evolved. By Sabrina Imbler The male Bornean rock frog cannot scream ...

Picture this: you’re out at a bar, and you’ve just met a real cutie. You stand up to order another round, but when you turn around, you see that some jerk has moved in on your date. The bar is so loud ...

Animals and nature have provided a fountain of inspiration and solutions to robotic researchers in the creation of bio-inspired-robots. In the case of researchers at the University of Leeds School of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Goliath frogs are, somehow, even bigger than you think they’re ...

There are over 5,000 species of frogs worldwide—more than 100 in North America alone. Frogs show a tremendous amount of biodiversity in their calls, their coloration, their body type, and their ...

The male Bornean rock frog cannot scream over the sound of a waterfall. Instead, he threatens other frogs with his feet. The frog intimidates his male competitors with a can-can-like gesture: kicking ...