Look at this mesmerizing murmuration and then read on to find out which birds do it, why they do it, and how they avoid ...

When confronted with an antibiotic, toxic substance, or other source of considerable stress, bacteria are able to activate a defense mechanism using cell-to-cell communication to 'warn' unaffected ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A group of whales has been spotted defending themselves from a pod of hungry orcas by using a rare and defense mechanism that most would consider pretty disgusting. The pod of sperm whales was being ...

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 ...

Yes, animals use heat as a defense mechanism in several ways, from actively generating extreme heat or collective heat.

A (light green) bacterial cell detects a source of stress and is activated (dark green). It adorns itself with alarmones (depicted as red triangles) and can transmit them via cell-to-cell contact with ...