EcologyJanuary 6, 2022
See the Bizarre Fruiting Bodies of Slime Molds
Only about a tenth of an inch tall, these protist growths take on truly strange forms
Science in Images
BiochemistryDecember 1, 2021
See Strands of Ice That Look like Hair Build up on a Dead Tree Branch
This mesmerizing ice formation has befuddled scientists for a century
May Issue: Your Heart in Flames. Read Now!
AnimalsOctober 1, 2021
See through the Glasswing Butterfly’s Fascinating Wings
New research shows how these transparent wings develop
Natural DisastersAugust 3, 2021
See Ominous Supercell Storm Clouds as They Barrel across the U.S.
These storms can unleash hail, lighting and—most notoriously—tornadoes
PlantsJune 29, 2021
See Bizarre Seeds and Fruits from around the Globe
Photographer Levon Biss reveals the amazing world of plant reproduction
BiologyJune 8, 2021
See Iridescent Jellyfish and Glowing Wonders of the Sea in World Oceans Day Photos
Mysterious creatures of the deep shine in images by marine biologist Alexander Semenov
BiologyMay 19, 2021
See the Most Bizarre and Beautiful Animal Eyes on Earth
Some of these peepers have eyepopping abilities
MathematicsMay 1, 2021
The Art of Mathematics in Chalk
A photography project reveals the allure of equations in mathematicians’ blackboard work
ConservationApril 28, 2021
See Stunning Collection of Portraits of Africa’s Most Endangered Wildlife
In his latest book, photographer Joachim Schmeisser gets up close and personal with the continent’s wildest creatures
BiologyApril 23, 2021
Watch Blood Cells Stream around an Air Bubble—It’s Very Soothing.
A microscopy enthusiast captured a video of his own blood cells in action
PlantsMarch 29, 2021
Female Botanist Published the First Ever Photo Book
Nineteenth-century researcher Anna Atkins collected specimens of algae and imaged them using the then cutting-edge blueprinting process
BiologyMarch 8, 2021
Hummingbirds’ Iridescent Feathers Are Still a Bit of a Mystery
Scientists still don’t know the full purpose of this changeable biological trait