Animals With Shells: These Creatures Find Refuge in Their Hard Exteriors, Exoskeletons That They Carry With Them

Medicine & Technology Jun 14, 2024

Some animals have unique shells that cover their bodies. Read to learn more.

Could Eating Insects Be Good for You? Study Says Their Shells May Trigger Benefits for Metabolism

Sep 15, 2023

A new study suggests that the shells of insects contain nutrients that can trigger immune response that can improve a mammal’s metabolism. Learn more about it in this article.

Mussel Shells Show Resistance Against Fatigue, Hold the Key To Smash-Proof Smartphones

Jun 23, 2023

A new study suggests that the hard and soft materials that make the hinge in a mussel shell durable can also be utilized for creating smash-proof devices in the future. Learn more about it in this article.

Paper Nautilus Shell That Houses An Octopus Has Expanded Arms? Who is Its True Owner?

Jun 30, 2021

The pale and brittle paper nautilus is a familiar collector's item, which holds the clue to its secret life. Experts have only known two certain things about them, but apparently, these facts are actually incorrect.

Researchers Found a Synthetic Nanofactory That is Inspired By Nature

May 03, 2019

Researchers from Michigan State University are learning how to manipulate a shell made of protein in their lab to make a nanofactory

3,000 Years of Summer Monsoons Recorded in Tiny Ostracod Shells

May 03, 2019

A team of researchers looked into the tiny shells better understand why East Asian summer monsoons vary at the centennial scale.