Some types of sea robins, a peculiar bottom-dwelling ocean fish, use taste bud-covered legs to sense and dig up prey along the seafloor, according to new research. Sea robins are so adept at rooting ...

In eastern Mexico’s underground caverns and streams, a blind fish undergoes a peculiar adolescence: as it approaches maturity, taste buds begin to sprout under its chin and on top of its head, ...

A biologist studies blind cavefish, a species of fish that dwell in cave ponds in Mexico. He looked at the timeline for when the cavefish develop additional taste buds on the head and chin, finding ...

Ever bitten into a hot pie, yelped "Hothothot!" then had your taste buds go on strike for the next week? Taste buds are a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Despite belonging to the same species, there are technically two ...

The evolution of novel traits is a central theme in understanding how organisms adapt to their environments, and sea robins (family Triglidae) provide a fascinating case study. Recent research, led by ...

Sea robins are weird animals who use leg-like appendages to walk on the seafloor. Now, scientists know why they evolved those limbs. Reading time 3 minutes Forget crab legs. When it comes to taste, ...

The blind side of a Remo flounder's head as it was being dissected Paulo Presti When ichthyologist Paulo Presti, a graduate student at the University of São Paulo in Brazil, found a jar containing a ...

Restaurants employ professional chefs and line cooks who put most novice home cooks to shame. Even if you fancy yourself somewhat of a decent cook, restaurants use lots of tricks and tips to make ...

Joe Mama’s Kitchen in Harrisburg is a small business that takes big pride in its community. It’s not just a restaurant, but a kitchen and a hub for feeding the soul. The food is made from scratch, and ...