David Nield
David Nield has written about science and technology for more than 20 years. His work has appeared in a wide range of publications, including Wired, Popular Science, The Guardian, and Gizmodo.
The Best Mars Photos Taken by the Curiosity Rover
We owe a lot to this 1,982-pound buggy
This Image from the Dark Energy Camera Is a Bit Van Gogh, No?
Astronomy meets 19th-century art
These Ancient Sea Worms Have “Biometal” Jaws
Not as scary as a great white shark, but the science is fascinating
A “Hellish Cloud” Descended on Los Angeles in 1943
It marked the city's first smog incident. Here’s what it looked like—back then and over the years that followed.
NASA Just Spotted a Wandering Black Hole Devouring a Star
Black holes sometimes make a break for it
For the First Time, a Look at the Arctic Bobtail Squid in Its Natural Habitat
It’s cold down there, but life finds a way
This Time-Lapse Video from the Psyche Spacecraft Shows Mars As You’ve Never Seen It Before
Just a passing visit, but a dramatic one
Where Was Your Backyard 145 Million Years Ago?
Your patch of turf might have traveled farther than you think
Why an Icy Hummingbird Has Emerged in Antarctica
Experts can now get a better look under the surface of vast glaciers
Does This Photo from the Curiosity Rover Prove an Intense Sandstorm on Mars?
Sand ripples preserved for billions of years
The Amazing Photos from NASA’s First-Ever Mars Lander
Viking 1 landed on Mars 50 years ago











