Stripe patterns are commonly seen in nature – for instance birds and fish move in coordinated flocks and schools, fingerprints form unique designs, and zebras can be identified by their distinctive ...

Using a new computer model, scientists simulated the stripes, spots and hexagons on a species of boxfish, imperfections and all. A male ornate boxfish with distinctive, complex patterns of stripes and ...

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A team of researchers from Japan wondered if painting cows with zebralike stripes would prevent flies from biting them. Another group from Africa and Europe pondered the types of pizza lizards ...

The 35th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize was announced on September 18, 2025. Ten prizes were awarded to researchers whose works “[make] people laugh, then think.” Considering this year’s “digestion” ...

Ever wondered whether painting a cow with zebra stripes might reduce the number of fly bites it gets, or which pizza toppings different kinds of lizards prefer? If so, you’re not alone: There are ...

The Oregon Ducks football schedule is full of exciting matchups in Autzen Stadium. What color do fans wear to cheer on their Ducks? With a few specialty themes like the "stripe out" and "tie dye" - is ...