What is a ‘weed’? What is ‘Batesian mimicry’? How many wings do bees have? (Answers below.) Al B of Hartland writes: “I walked about the yard, pulling plants that weren’t where they should be. A weed ...

Mimicry occurs when an animal evolves an appearance that is similar to another animal. Although this seems simple enough at first glance, natural selection has found a number of interesting ways to ...

A growing body of research reveals how mimicry has become one of nature’s most effective forms of deception. Scientists have ...

Despite the broad recognition of mimicry among bumble bees, distinct North American mimicry rings have yet to be defined, due in part to the prevalence of intermediate and imperfect mimics in this ...

Scientists have unlocked the mystery of mimicry used by Dracula orchids to attract flies and ensure their survival. Researchers did it using a 3-D printer. Scientists have unlocked the mystery of ...

A new study by researchers at the University of Chicago and the City College of New York has identified a unique, genetic “mimicry switch” that determines whether or not male and female Elymnias ...

Last week, I was happy to be a guest on the Leonard Lopate show, with Martha Plimpton as host and Shonni Enelow as co-guest. We discussed a variety of topics around the history and science of acting.

LOGAN, UTAH, USA -- “Where should we go for lunch today?” “I dunno. What sounds good?” “You pick this time.” Unlike humans, animals searching for sustenance don’t have the luxury of wishy-washy ...