Unraveling the Orchid Mantis Mystery
This elusive praying mantis lures insect prey by exploiting flower-like attributes.
Faces of the Moon
Images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera reveal a moonscape wrought by geologic forces and celestial bombardment.
Great Salt Lake’s Earthen Spiral
You can only see this artwork when the water level of Utah’s Great Salt Lake is below average levels.
Behold, The Gargantuan Stick Insect
Only three female Ctenomorpha gargantua stick insects have ever been seen in the wild.
Coloring by Numbers, Mathematically
The new coloring book “Patterns of the Universe” highlights the visual beauty of mathematics.
The Land of Volcanoes, Glaciers, and Mars-Like Deserts
Photographer Feodor Pitcairn ventured through serene and volatile landscapes to piece together a geological portrait of Iceland.
‘Monster in a Barrel,’ and Other Spooky Ocean Drifters
Some predatory plankton appear innocent enough—until they go in for the kill.
Looking at Light for Signs of Dark Matter
This honeycomb-like array is helping scientists on their search for dark matter.