Natural History Magazine

Biomechanics

How can the Venus flytrap indulge its taste for insect flesh? The secret is the cunning construction of its leaves.

Caves are among the predators’ favorite spots.

The brain doesn't much care whether an experience is real.

Humans will never win a sprint against your average quadruped. But our species is well-adapted for the marathon.

Hear author Xiaoming Wang interviewed by Vittorio Maestro, Editor in Chief of Natural History. (MP3, 17 minutes)

June 2005