Washington Post staffers on the items they are buying for loved ones this year, and the items that are on their own wish lists.

Cam Skattebo has become an instant fan favorite for New York Giants fans. The energetic rookie running back, who also has a blue-collar magnetism as a fourth-round pick out of Arizona State, is part ...

The snail is known to eat at least 500 different plant species. A portion of a Florida county has been placed under quarantine as state officials work to get rid of the giant African land snail (GALS) ...

Many groups in the animal kingdom have the remarkable ability to regenerate their eyes, but mammals are not one of them—at least, not yet. A new study analyzed the genetic mechanisms behind the ocular ...

Golden apple snails and humans have similar eyes with related structures. Understanding how the snails can regrow them could help scientists heal human eyes. Alice Accorsi, UC Davis At first glance, ...

Arriving at The “Big Summer Bash” in Congham, in East Anglia, one cannot help but notice the peculiar containers carried by many visitors: oddly shaped tupperwares and terrariums, stuffed with foliage ...

Oceanographer Anya Stajner was recently enjoying a sunset walk along the La Jolla Shores beach when a vibrant violet pop of color caught her eye in the sand. She got down on her hands and knees and ...

Hunter Geisel is a digital producer at CBS Miami. Hunter has previously produced digital content for local and national outlets, covering several topics from breaking news and current events to ...

Snail kites, once endangered, have seen a population increase in Florida. This rebound is linked to the rise of an invasive, larger snail species. At one point there were only some 700 snail kites ...

Research suggests snail mucin may offer benefits for wound healing, certain skin conditions, and reducing signs of skin aging, as well as anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Although research ...