You can probably picture a vampire: Pale, sharply fanged undead sucker of blood, deterred only by sunlight, religious paraphernalia and garlic. They’re gnarly creatures, often favorite subjects for ...

There's nothing better than a funny joke to get a room laughing. And as Halloween approaches, it's great to have some seasonal-themed quips to throw out there to add to the tricks (and not treats) ...

Humans are often happy to share food with their friends, but what about animals? Contrary to their reputation, vampire bats are surprisingly social and generous, and a well-fed bat will even ...

With gargoyle-like faces, razor-sharp fangs and an insatiable thirst for blood, vampire bats are nightmare fuel. And that’s before they start running. Unlike most bats, which largely avoid the ground, ...

The following is an excerpt from Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans by Bill Schutt. When you purchase products through the Bookshop.org link on this page, Science Friday earns ...

Well, folks, it looks like Kwannon's idea of a relaxing vacation involves trading one bloodsucking menace for another in X-Men: Blood Hunt – Psylocke #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, July 3rd. Because ...

I've been craving a brand new modern vampire RPG for years now, so naturally I've been keeping my eye on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and Blood of Dawnwalker. If both of these stick their ...

Some of the cited work in the article is from long-term collaborators (such as Dr. Gerald Carter at Princeton University) with whom I frequently interact and work together. You can probably picture a ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Sebastian Stockmaier, University of Tennessee (THE CONVERSATION) You can probably ...