Science in Images

Astrophotographer Miguel Claro’s portraits capture wonders of the universe

These algae exchange vital chemicals with bacteria that live around their surface

Pulses of light and sound helped mice predisposed to the disease. Researchers hope to investigate the potential therapy for humans with neurons created in a petri dish

Flakes’ final shape depends on an array of temperature, humidity and wind speed variables

Bee morphological features can predict their nighttime feeding behaviors

Created with a technique called Z stacking, this GIF brings the disease to life

The shadow of the moon is a brown blob moving across the face of Earth

After patenting the telephone, the famous inventor turned his attention to giant tetrahedral kites capable of lifting people into the air

Its distinctive butterfly shape is caused by one star interfering with the gas expulsion pattern of another

Viewed side by side, the insects’ organ and a human-made syringe are uncannily similar

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter celebrated its 15th year circling Mars

Resilient corals in Miami may signal what the future holds for these creatures