‘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.
An Origami Bunny, Made From DNA
Researchers have developed a method to build tiny structures out of DNA based on 3-D polygonal shapes created with a computer.
A Corpse Flower Blooms in Denver
The putrid odor of a large tropical plant has begun wafting through the Denver Botanic Gardens—and visitors are lining up to inhale deeply.
A Drone’s-Eye View of an Algae Bloom
This picture, shot by a drone, reveals the verdant fingers of a blue-green algae bloom.
The Curious Case Of The Blue Morpho Butterflies
Biologists are using the medley of blues and browns in these wings to help them understand butterfly wing development.
A Wave Break in the Clouds
These picturesque clouds reveal a particular kind of turbulence in the atmosphere.
How Silver-Haired Ants Beat the Desert Heat
Ant-Man's cool. But this ant is cooler, thanks to metallic-looking hairs that help it beat the African desert heat.
Well, Hello, Pluto!
Our most up-close-and-personal shot of the (dwarf) planet yet.
Mexico’s Singular Salamander
This critically endangered salamander reaches sexual maturity without undergoing metamorphosis.