Engineering

Originally published in June 1959

Scientists are studying the delicate mucus houses built by creatures called larvaceans to better understand how they live. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

Originally published in January 1942

Designed with slide rules in the 1950s, the stealthy high flier still has a lot to offer

Originally published in November 1845

A new report advocates for governments to increase funding for projects like floodplain restoration

Originally published in November 1945

Originally published in January 1867

A cheap, simple device that detects heavy metals could streamline testing

Building bridges: stone, iron, steel

Here are some brief reports about science and technology from around the planet, including one about an incredibly well-preserved horned lark (Eremophila alpestris), like the one pictured, that lived 46,000 years ago.

Originally published in August 1856