The Sciences
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"
Culture
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
Biology
Bundles of Plant-Water-Transportation Cells Resemble Snake Eyes
A microscopic image reveals a plant’s vascular system
Space & Physics
‘Antigravity’ Sailboat Floats under the Water’s Surface
Small objects bob on either side of a levitating layer of water
Evolution
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 Disasters
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
