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Human suitors may woo with red wine and roses, but these jumping spiders come courting with fancy dress and choreography. Now scientists know more about how spiders perceive their admirers' flamboyant displays.

Nobel laureate Robert Wilson discusses how a network of telescopes might illumine a black hole, after the 92nd Street Y’s Bang! Bang! event.

Ig Nobel Prize creator Marc Abrahams shows off this unusual disaster-preparedness device before a night discussing humor and science at the 92nd Street Y.

Scientists discovered a frog’s ability to nab an insect in a fraction of a second depends on the fluid mechanics of its spit.

3-D digital preservation not only helps save the memories of historical sites, it also guides restoration projects after natural disasters, such as the earthquakes that damaged the temples of Bagan.

Editor's Note: Viewers sensitive to flashing light may want to avoid this video.

There is still good reason to think undiscovered fundamental particles act as gravitational glue for galaxies.

This toy-inspired centrifuge could enable medical testing in remote locations, and costs just 20 cents to make.

These maps show the “threat hotspots” around the world where consumption in the U.S. and Japan impact endangered wildlife.

This video was reproduced with permission and was first published on January 4, 2017. It is a Nature Video production.

Many houseplants can scrub irritants like acetone from the air, but which ones do it best?

In a Christmas tradition, the defense organization NORAD helps us keep track of Santa as he zips around the world delivering toys.

Researchers put a tiny ice rink on a tipping platform to measure how much grip winter boots really have.

Researchers can crack open stalagmites to uncover ancient earthquakes and changes in cave climate.