The turtle’s shell provides it with a formidable defence and one that is unique in the animal world. No other animal has a structure quite like it, and the bizarre nature of the turtle’s anatomy also ...

The way the body wall of the growing embryo folds inwards helps to explain how the reptiles achieve their unique body shape. The origin of the turtle’s body plan has been a mystery. Unlike most ...

From solar cell origami lamps to cute nano-origami animals, we can’t get enough of the Japanese art of folding paper. The newest origami creations to catch our eye are Takayuki Hori’s beautiful folded ...

Discover how the turtle's shell defence evolved, revealing bizarre turtle anatomy and the unique position of shoulder blades. The turtle's shell provides it with a formidable defence and one that is ...