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Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image.

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Ole Miss football is wearing camouflaged helmets in the Sugar Bowl against Georgia on Jan. 1 Here's the history of the unique ...

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What comes to mind when you think of military uniforms, thin ribbons, and medals — camouflage patterns, olive greens, and ...

During World War I, the brutal reality of naval combat forced strategists to rethink how ships could survive enemy attacks. One of the most unexpected outcomes was Dazzle Camouflage — wild, geometric ...

The wrap-around spider, found in Australia and parts of Oceania, has a unique concave belly that helps it to flatten perfectly around tree curves. Its abdomen has oval discs resembling leopard spots, ...

A bunch of Marines in the California desert, about halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Nevada, spent the summer training with a new camouflage pattern. Or did they? Based on the above photo, it ...

It may be time to admit that camouflage isn't nearly as effective as it is claimed to be. Since the start of the 21st century, the United States military has undergone several iterations to find ...