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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.

This Spectacular Star Field Hides Brown Dwarfs That Never Ignite

The James Webb Space Telescope does it again

October 2, 2026

This Nebula Looks Like a Shark

In space, no one can hear the “Jaws” theme

October 1, 2026

How Snail Shells Could Be Used to Map Prehistoric Cyclones

There are weather patterns locked in those swirls

September 29, 2026

What Do You Know About the Deep-Sea Barbie Pig?

What about the Ping Pong Sponge? The Casper the Ghost Octopus? The Gummy Squirrel?

September 28, 2026

A Striking New Fish Species Discovered in Amazon

And it’s already endangered

September 26, 2026

Why is This Octopus Hitching a Ride on a Dolphin?

A quirky little climate change story

September 25, 2026

50 Years Ago, NASA Unveiled its First Space Shuttle

And “Star Trek” fans named it

September 21, 2026

The “Most Complete” Mastodon Tooth Ever Found

Peering 10,000 years into the past

September 18, 2026