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.
This Glass Orb Keeps An Eye On The Sun
This antique technology, called a Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorder, helps researchers maintain North America’s longest-running weather record.
Meet the Cock-Eyed Squid
This midwater cephalopod sports different-size eyes for different functions.
The Attraction of Liquid Magnets
Liquid magnets lend themselves to art, as well as medical research.
The Story Behind That Iconic Milk Drop Picture
An engineer creates a perfect liquid crown using innovative flash photography.