You can probably picture a vampire: Pale, sharply fanged undead sucker of blood, deterred only by sunlight, religious paraphernalia and garlic. They’re gnarly creatures, often favorite subjects for ...

Humans are often happy to share food with their friends, but what about animals? Contrary to their reputation, vampire bats are surprisingly social and generous, and a well-fed bat will even ...

You can probably picture a vampire: a pale, sharply fanged, undead sucker of blood, deterred only by sunlight, religious paraphernalia and garlic. They’re gnarly creatures, often favorite subjects for ...

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In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that common vampire bats (Desmodus rotundus) possess a unique metabolic strategy, burning proteins directly for energy during exercise—a trait ...

The following is an excerpt from Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans by Bill Schutt. When you purchase products through the Bookshop.org link on this page, Science Friday earns ...

Some of the cited work in the article is from long-term collaborators (such as Dr. Gerald Carter at Princeton University) with whom I frequently interact and work together. You can probably picture a ...