Pillars of Creation, 2.0
Two new versions of the iconic Hubble image commemorate the space telescope's 25th anniversary.
L.A.’s So Fly
A citizen science project uncovers 30 new species of scuttle fly in Los Angeles.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
This pristine white fungus might have neuroprotective properties.
Home For A Horn Shark Embryo
The spiraling protective packaging ensconces a single embryo and yolk sac.
Capsizing Icebergs on the Rise in Greenland
Icebergs in Greenland are flipping over like dominoes more often than they have in the past.
Here There Be Seadragons
Researchers discovered a new type of seadragon, bringing the total number of known species to a whopping three.
The Man Who Froze Snowflakes in Time
Wilson Bentley brought the beauty of snow crystals to the public using a technique called photomicrography.
The Hidden Beauty Of The Human Placenta
Though discarded after birth, the placenta builds the first vital connection between mother and fetus.
A Hideous Fungus, a Nutritious Snack
A Canadian researcher is cultivating a ghastly looking fungal disease into a gourmet snack.