Frankly, it never would have occurred to me to test flying squirrels in a wind tunnel. I could just see it: little furry things buffeted by the artificial gale, their tiny eyes squeezed shut as they ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce Y. Lee, M.D., MBA, covers health, medicine, wellness and science The idea of “zombie squirrels” may seem a bit nuts to you.

They come out at night, have bulgy black eyes and glide through the dark. They also eat wild truffles and glow hot pink. Northern flying squirrels are common throughout the Pacific Northwest, yet ...