The lizard’s hydrophobic skin allows the air bubbles to form. Credit: Lindsey Swierk To determine an answer, Swierk divided a population of water anoles into two groups. Half the lizards were ...

For one lizard species living in the tropical forests ... or if they were simply the byproduct of having extremely hydrophobic skin which permits air bubbles to form underwater.

For one lizard species living in the tropical forests of Costa Rica ... or if they were simply the byproduct of having extremely hydrophobic skin which permits air bubbles to form underwater. “We didn ...

"Lizard skin is hydrophobic. Typically, that allows air to stick very tightly to the skin and permits this bubble to form. But when you cover the skin with an emollient, air no longer sticks to ...

They then use channels on their skin, located between their scales, to draw moisture from damp sand and transport it to their mouths like a straw. They can also change color to help them regulate ...

They then use channels on their skin, located between their scales, to draw moisture from damp sand and transport it to their mouths like a straw. RELATED STORIES ...

In a Costa Rican rainforest, a small, semiaquatic lizard called a diving anole leaps ... but they were much smaller and didn’t stick to the lizards’ skin, as rebreathed air bubbles did.

Skin is the body’s largest organ, and a dermatologist is responsible for taking care of everything about it—including the hair, scalp, and nails. “A dermatologist treats skin cancers and ...

Like it or not, your skin changes as you age — but how do you know when you’ve reached the point of needing anti-aging skin care? Or when to start using products meant for mature skin?

Summer, as wonderful as it is, has some downsides—especially when it comes to its effect on hair and skin. Although I use a strong SPF and plenty of extra-hydrating treatments, I’ve noticed I ...