Molly Glick

We have tipped the scale toward humans and livestock, reducing the share of wild mammals

The Italian scientist who sparked an electric revolution that led to the beloved horror story—and the battery

Illuminating new details of the Red Spider Nebula have emerged

Powerful storms like Hurricane Melissa foment an odd phenomenon called the “stadium effect” at their centers

The remarkable accuracy behind the Maya people’s eclipse forecasts may have emerged from an astrological calendar system that could still hold true

On-demand sunlight could be a shady undertaking

A cosmic coincidence could give us an unprecedented look at a visitor from another solar system. If all goes well.

Drastic cuts to science funding and immigration restrictions could hobble the country's research enterprise

The secret lies in our shared language of gestures

The tiny sparks behind spooky myths might have also started life on Earth

Vote on your favorite miniature art pieces and discover their link to futuristic research

This “Phantom Galaxy” is riddled with holes that may be the handiwork of violent stars