Researchers at Yale University gain insights into the mechanics of touch by studying the sensitive skin on ducks' bills

Danish researchers developed a new method to rapidly transform the soft umbrella-shaped jellyfish body into a crunchy treat

A technique called acoustic force spectroscopy uses standing sound waves in a fluid channel to tug on DNA and other biomolecules in a precise and easily controllable way, revealing information about the molecules' structure and mechanical properties

It turns out that peptide toxins isolated from the venom of some animals–such as the Peruvian green velvet tarantula–can be beneficial when used to target neural receptors to reduce the sensation of pain.