For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's Short Wave podcast. When Skip Maas first adopted Agrapina, a mottled ball python, she hadn't eaten in 14 ...

Pythons have several unusual traits that scientists are studying for potential clues for treating human disease. (Ari Daniel for NPR) For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind ...

And now we consider pythons. It is usually best to keep our distance from these sometimes deadly creatures, but a group of researchers say these snakes may hold secrets that could help us live longer ...

Snakes have a reputation for being quick to strike, but several species rarely live up to that image. Breeders who work with these animals select for calm temperaments, and many of the snakes kept as ...