The SciencesOctober 16, 2020
Dissolving Candy Gives Mathematicians Insight into How Some Landscapes Form
Researchers observed a sugary treat underwater to understand the origin of spiky rock forests
Science in Images
CultureOctober 15, 2020
Luminous Zebra Fish Wins Contest for Microscopic Photography
A mix of scientists and hobbyists made our top picks from the 2020 Nikon Small World contest
May Issue: Your Heart in Flames. Read Now!
BiologyOctober 9, 2020
Bundles of Plant-Water-Transportation Cells Resemble Snake Eyes
A microscopic image reveals a plant’s vascular system
The SciencesOctober 2, 2020
‘Antigravity’ Sailboat Floats under the Water’s Surface
Small objects bob on either side of a levitating layer of water
EvolutionOctober 1, 2020
Gallery: The Maya Who Escaped Spanish Conquest
The Lacandon Maya eluded the conquistadors and survived in the jungle for hundreds of years. Archaeological discoveries are revealing their past
Natural DisastersSeptember 14, 2020
Photos Show Massive Wildfires Devastating Oregon and California
Record-setting blazes fueled in part by climate change have destroyed homes and upended live across the West