Research

Asteroid crash

Dust from a giant asteroid crash caused an ancient ice age

Tristychius 3-D Model

3-D reconstructions show how ancient sharks found an alternative way to feed

Alzheimer's image

Creation of new brain cells plays underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s

Spondylus americanus and Arctica islandica

Why there are so many species at the equator—and so few at the poles

Scholars excavate Sam’al

Burned buildings reveal sacking of ancient Turkish city 3,500 years ago

Himalayan rubythroat

Birds of a feather flock together, but only in similar climates

Paper cutout person

How an online test might help identify mental illnesses

Liquid crystal textures

Scientists harness bacteria to create ‘living’ liquid crystals

Concept of streaming videos

Do pricier, faster internet plans improve streaming video quality?

Salt mountain

Salt deposits on Mars hold clues to sources of ancient water