Male earwigs are known to show positive allometry in their forceps—pincer-like appendages at the tip of the abdomen—which are believed to have evolved as weapons in battles with rivals.

More information: Tomoki Matsuzawa et al, Positive allometry in the forceps of the female earwig Anisolabis maritima (Dermaptera: Anisolabididae), (2025). DOI: 10.1093/biolinnean/blaf031 ...

GIRO D'ITALIA | 26/05/2025 | 12:52 di Federico Guido Two long-time veterans are preparing to bid farewell to the peloton. Both Simon Clarke and Jonathan Castroviejo announced during the second rest ...

We develop a surgical forceps-driver and a haptic feedback master device that could be applied to a tele-operated microsurgical robotic system for peripheral nerve surgery. Considering that the ...

Caput succedaneum is when your baby develops swelling of the scalp shortly after delivery. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this condition.

Forceps delivery is a technique where forceps are used to gently grasp and guide the baby through the birth canal. Learn about its benefits, risks, procedures, and key considerations for both ...

A McMaster University-led analysis published in the BMJ on Oct. 19, exposes high rates of injuries with forceps and vacuum delivery in Canada that have been documented for over a decade without ...

Kozhikode, Kerala: An investigation by the Kerala police has found that forceps were accidentally left inside the stomach of a woman after surgery due to alleged medical negligence by the doctors ...

Kielland forceps were used by obstetricians Dr Manu Ewadh and registrar Dr James Tibbott, who was supervising. Returning a narrative verdict, Prof Marks said Finley was born "floppy" and "blue".

Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin from the penis. This article looks at the procedure, the benefits, and the risks.