If you look at a snail's shell, the chances are it will coil to the right. But, occasionally, you might find an unlucky one that twists in the opposite direction - as fans of Jeremy the lefty snail ...

A one-in-a-million snail with a strange shell makes a romantic connection with the help of a determined scientist. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET.

Symmetry is a feature of many plants, animals and even some molecules — like water. But that’s not the case with snails and their coiled shells. They are chiral — asymmetrical in such a way that they ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Jeremy, we hardly knew ye. Plucked from obscurity amongst the ...

This day will be a stressful one for many Americans, so naturally we turn to the internet: to paraphrase Homer, the cause of and solution to all of life’s problems. Luckily, today brings a ...

About six months ago, it seemed as though Jeremy the lonely snail had finally found his mate. Unlike most snails, Jeremy is a “lefty”— his shell spirals counterclockwise and his sex organs are on the ...