The secret to this acrobatic skill lies in an extremely flexible part of the spine that allows cats to twist in the air and land safely.

The new findings could have applications from improving vet treatments to even helping develop remarkable bio-inspired robots.

Researchers used high-speed cameras and motion tracking to show the air-righting reflex relies on spine flexion, front and rear body rotation, and tail adjustments that conserve zero angular momentum ...

The 12 vertebrae of the thoracic spine represent the central portion of the spinal column, the bony tower that provides postural support for standing and sitting and also houses the spinal cord. The ...

When cats fall, they usually land on their feet. This uncanny ability to right themselves before hitting the ground has long puzzled scientists. Now, a team from Yamaguchi University in Japan has the ...

The movie’s story begins when a mysterious mold starts spreading across the surface of an abandoned mattress, and a sentient creature begins to take shape from within. Feasting on its unsuspecting ...