A New Cell Map of the Human Heart
Scientists have created an atlas of cardiac cells in six regions that could help chart what goes awry in heart disease
"Science in Images"
Dramatic Scope of the Anthropocene Can Be Seen from Above
Aerial photography highlights the effect humankind is having on the earth
Sharks Never Run Out of Teeth
The fish always have another set ready to fill their jaws
Deep-Sea Sponge Skeletons Could Inspire Better Bridges
The creature’s structure resists buckling and could lead to stronger and more durable architecture
Bizarre Bugs Found in Big City Show Nature’s Weirdness Is Everywhere
An urban expedition reveals nearly 1,000 species
Beehives on a Cliff Wall Are Protected from Predators and Pesticides
A high mountain in China turns into a safe haven for the declining insects
Dissolving Candy Gives Mathematicians Insight into How Some Landscapes Form
Researchers observed a sugary treat underwater to understand the origin of spiky rock forests
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
Bundles of Plant-Water-Transportation Cells Resemble Snake Eyes
A microscopic image reveals a plant’s vascular system
‘Antigravity’ Sailboat Floats under the Water’s Surface
Small objects bob on either side of a levitating layer of water
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
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
