It was recently determined that the artist painted his final work, “Tree Roots,” in Auvers-sur-Oise. The roots still exist, igniting a fight over their preservation. By Ephrat Livni Auvers-sur ...

Scientists from Florida Atlantic University set out to study what makes sea turtle shells so good at handling the pressures of life underwater. While freshwater turtles and land tortoises have been ...

Understanding the structure highlights why any changes in a shell’s appearance or integrity can indicate underlying health issues. By Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. – ...

A sea turtle's shell is a complex masterpiece, made up of two parts: the carapace (top) and the plastron (bottom), both covered in scutes – tough keratin plates tightly attached to the bone. The bone ...

A sea turtle's shell is a complex masterpiece, made up of two parts: the carapace (top) and the plastron (bottom), both covered in scutes—tough keratin plates tightly attached to the bone.

A sea turtle’s shell is a complex masterpiece, made up of two parts: the carapace (top) and the plastron (bottom), both covered in scutes – tough keratin plates tightly attached to the bone. The bone ...