Jake Currie
Some Bacteria Have Evolved the Ability to Degrade Plastic
But can this make a dent in Earth’s plastic crisis?
The Secret of the Triangle Weaver’s Springy Web
The simple shape belies some complex chemistry that could be the key to advances in biomaterials
The Mystery of 111,000 Spiders Living in a Giant Subterranean Web
The first known supercolony of its kind
Fish Forensics Yield Surprising Results
New study fills in the gaps in our understanding of marine life
“Tiny T. Rex” Makes Big Waves in Paleontology Community
The discovery marks the end of an “acrimonious” debate
Why Do Spiders Decorate Their Webs? A New Piece of the Puzzle
Scientists take another step toward unraveling a tangled web
Antarctic Team Drills 6 Million Years Into Earth’s Past
The recovery of the ancient ice core to date reveals key insights into our changing climate
No More Tears? Scientists Take a Keen Eye to Onion Slicing
New research sheds light on a familiar problem, with important implications for food safety
Half-Male, Half-Female Spider Discovered In Thailand
A new arachnid species and a rare intersex specimen in one fell swoop
How the Statues of Easter Island Walked Into Place
The iconic heads hewn from volcanic rock may have been wobbled into place by the Rapa Nui people who created them
Celebrating the Relationship Between Science and Illustration
A conversation with Society of Illustrators executive director Arabelle Liepold
