Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History investigated old specimens that had been at the museum for decades and ...

This monkey focuses on brushing teeth like it is the most important task of the day. Calm, careful, and oddly professional for a daily routine.

Maintaining good oral hygiene practices is key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy—and spending two minutes brushing twice a day is a crucial part of any routine. This may seem like a simple ...

Do you think teeth are boring or gross? From the iron-laden teeth of Komodo dragons to the horns on unicorns of the sea, the animal kingdom is filled with marvelous dental adaptations that will have ...

The latest trends and issues around the use of open source software in the enterprise. Open source ‘data movement’ platform company Airbyte has noted that its PyAirbyte open source Python library ...

The powerful grip of a python’s bite is helping researchers heal a common shoulder injury that afflicts millions of Americans. Medical researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center designed ...

A device inspired by the unique teeth of a python may enhance rotator cuff surgery outcomes by improving repair strength and reducing the risk of a retear. The study recently was published in Science ...

Schematic of the python tooth-inspired device interposed between tendon a bone. Credit: Iden Kurtaliaj/Columbia Engineering. According to Columbia University, Dr. Stavros Thomopoulos, a professor of ...

Researchers at Columbia University have developed a python-teeth-inspired device that doubles the strength of rotator cuff repairs by effectively grasping soft tissues without tearing. The new device ...