How a simple animal folds itself with origami-like precision

Studying one of the simplest animals, Stanford's Prakash Lab uncovered how it folds itself into complex shapes—revealing new ...

Large Burmese python on video getting pulled from Florida neighborhood tree: 'It was pretty dangerous’

Professional snake removal experts captured a 30-pound, 6½-foot Burmese python from a Miami-Dade residential area, preventing ...

Florida Python Cowboy makes a splash with new tactic for hunting iguanas

Sometimes plunging in headfirst and barehanded is just the most efficient way to nab the nuisance lizard, says Mike Kimmel, ...

Turn Any Photo into a 3D Model with SAM 3D : From One Snapshot to Shareable Mesh

Turn photos into 3D with Meta's SAM 3D, using SAM 2 masks and Gaussian splatting, so you can build assets quickly for ...
The Cool Down

Unexpected heroes enlist in battle against ginormous snake taking over US region: 'Well done'

Snakes aren't the only invaders threatening ecosystems. In many neighborhoods, invasive plants can be an equal menace.
Department of Computer Science - University of Texas at Austin

Adaptive Anatomy: 3D Models That Fit Every Form

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin recently received support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to ...

Most beautiful snakes on Earth: Nature’s hidden masterpieces shaped by colour, camouflage and survival

Snakes are often misunderstood but possess remarkable beauty. This article showcases stunning snake species from around the ...

Burmese Python vs. Indian Python: Key differences, habitat, behaviour and impact

Burmese and Indian pythons, though related, exhibit stark differences. The Burmese python is an invasive threat in Florida, ...
CNN

Lionfish leather and python handbags: These accessories are made from exotic invasive animals

Leather has been a staple of human fashion for millennia, but the fashion industry is increasingly embracing more sustainable alternatives. Traditional leather comes mainly from cows, and cattle ...
New York Post

Florida solves invasive python problem by transforming apex predators into A-list leather goods

The Florida government is ridding the Everglades of invasive pythons by allowing fashion brans to turn them into luxury accessories. Inverse Leathers Shopping will now save the planet. Florida ...
Variety

Oscilloscope Laboratories Buys Doc ‘The Python Hunt’ From Filmmaker Xander Robin and Artists Equity (EXCLUSIVE)

The documentary, from filmmaker Xander Robin and Artists Equity, is about an initiative undertaken by the Florida government during which the general public competes in a contest to remove invasive ...
The Gazette

‘Westie’ the turtle, ‘Luna’ the python among animal casualties in Nederland fire

Luna, a 5-year-old ball python, died in the Nederland shopping center fire on Oct. 9, 2025. Courtesy of Wild Bear Nature Center. Westie, a 20-year-old turtle who “loved crickets and attention,” and ...