Molly Glick
The Dark Side of Putting Mirrors in Space
On-demand sunlight could be a shady undertaking
Why Have We Never Sampled an Interstellar Comet?
A cosmic coincidence could give us an unprecedented look at a visitor from another solar system. If all goes well.
Will Trump’s Immigration Policies Hurt US Nobel Chances?
Drastic cuts to science funding and immigration restrictions could hobble the country’s research enterprise
How to Get an Elephant’s Attention
The secret lies in our shared language of gestures
Ghostly Swamp Lightning Explained
The tiny sparks behind spooky myths might have also started life on Earth
A Nano-sized Art Gallery
Vote on your favorite miniature art pieces and discover their link to futuristic research
The Heart of a Haunting Galaxy
This “Phantom Galaxy” is riddled with holes that may be the handiwork of violent stars
What to Know About Mirror Life
Some scientists want to create a biological Bizarro World—is it safe?
You Can Help NASA Track Hurricane Damage
Cell phone photos can help in recovery efforts
Wild Jaguars Caught in the Act
The first clip of a black jaguar mating in the wild could inform conservation efforts