How the Morpho Butterfly Gets its Iridescent Color
By studying the structural color of morpho butterflies, scientists are learning more about producing color without using pigments or paint.
From Prison to Careers in STEM
Studies have found that educational programs can lower misconduct and violence rates in prison and recidivism upon release.
Butterfly Blueprints Preview
The hidden scientific secrets of butterflies reveal them to be more inventive and resilient than we ever imagined. Follow their extraordinary life cycle and migrations to tropical rainforests, windswept prairies, and even inside a chrysalis as it’s being spun.
Stopping the Millennium Tower from Sinking Further
When San Francisco's Millennium Tower unexpectedly sunk 16 inches, residents worried the building would topple over. Here's how a structural engineer and his team figured out the cause and suggested a potential fix.
When Earthquake Damage is Invisible
Even if a building appears to be undamaged after an earthquake, it could have used up some of its initial earthquake resisting capability.
Could Antiviral Pills Change the Course of the Pandemic?
Here's how Covid-19 antiviral pills from Pfizer and Merck and Ridgeback work, how effective they are, and how they might change the course of the pandemic.
High-Risk High-Rise Preview
Gleaming symbols of prestige, skyscrapers are an ingenious way to save space in dense urban areas. But even as we devise ways to defend them against fires, wind, and earthquakes, can we also make them more livable, interactive, and eco-friendly?
What will the James Webb Space Telescope do?
Here's what to expect from the largest, most technologically advanced, and most expensive space telescope ever built.
Meet the Marvelous Christmas Tree Worm
Instead of slithering through soil, the Christmas tree worm inhabits coral reefs and might even help protect them against destruction.
Why is There a Global Chip Shortage?
What began with temporary manufacturing disruptions at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a series of supply breakdowns, including those related to computer chip shortages, across multiple industries.
Where Did the Cannabis Plant Come From?
While the origins of the cannabis plant remain unknown, geneticists can trace its evolution and identify its closest living relative.
Scientists Capture the First Light from the Big Bang
Feast your eyes on one of the most important images in all of cosmology: a picture of the first light from the Big Bang.
In Galaxies Far, Far Away, Some Planets Have Two Stars
Science fiction got some things right: On worlds in binary star systems, there are always two shadows and two sunsets.
Take a Ride into a Supermassive Black Hole
See the amazing view from a planet being consumed by a supermassive black hole, and why the universe would appear distorted in both time and space.
The Link Between High-Potency Cannabis Use and Psychosis
Regular use of cannabis could increase an adolescent's likelihood of developing a psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia.
Could a "Dune" Sandworm Exist in Real Life?
Sandworms are a staple of sci-fi. But there are ecological and evolutionary limits to consider when deciding if a species like that featured in "Dune" could actually exist.
Was the Big Bang an Explosion or Something Else?
The Big Bang was less of an explosion than a transformation of energy into matter.
NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang Preview
The Big Bang is when the cosmos started and time itself began. With stunning animation based on space telescope images, NOVA winds back the ages to discover new clues about this ultimate genesis and what happened in the universe’s first few seconds.
Sagittarius A*: The Void at the Center of our Galaxy
A supermassive black hole sits at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, scientists believe. Would life as we know it exist without this invisible enigma?
NOVA Universe Revealed: Black Holes Preview
Take a seat on the ultimate thrill ride to explore nature’s strangest and most powerful objects. Discover new science showing how black holes reshape entire galaxies, warp the fabric of space and time, and might even be portals to another universe.
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