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These Eyes Shine Light on the Path of Evolution
The visual systems of a group of mollusks reveal how future evolution depends on the past.
Why Bats Are Flying Machines
Nearly everything about this tiny mammal is shaped by its powers of flight.
The Plight of Japan’s Ama Divers
Practiced mostly by women, this fishing tradition is thousands of years old. Can it survive?
How Does Blood Splatter in Space?
Forensics has reached the final frontier, and could be used to solve future space accidents—or crimes.
The Speediest Creatures on Earth
How tiny one-celled protists pull off their strange and marvelous feats.
The End of the Dark Universe?
A new “post-quantum” theory of gravity says we can wave dark matter and dark energy goodbye.
Why We Search for Silver Linings
A tendency to reframe negative events may be embedded in our neurobiology.
The Quiet Comeback of the Tortoises
Following the eradication of invasive goats, giant tortoises are once again flourishing in the Galápagos islands.
What’s In a Fish’s Name?
Indigenous words for fishes open a window into endangered cultures.
