Invisible Nature: Return of the Wood Frog
A common frog species takes an unusual approach to winter—one that would kill most other vertebrates.
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A blood-sucking mite is wreaking havoc on honey bees—but scientists have discovered a surprising new way to fight back.
Invisible Nature: Star of the Dunes
Coastal dunes set the stage for a surprisingly valuable partnership between a fungus and a tree.
Catching the Rainforest’s Breath
Armed with a suite of high-tech tools, scientists are measuring the flow of gases into and out of the Amazon rainforest to understand how this iconic ecosystem responds to seasonal and climatic shifts.
Invisible Nature: The Glowing Squid
Instead of hiding in the dark, the Hawaiian bobtail squid cruises through moonlit waters—and hides its own shadow.
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Scientists open a window—literally—into a process that normally remains hidden deep inside a butterfly’s chrysalis.
The Anomalies: The Dewlap
An apparent inconsistency leads scientists to a new discovery about the role the environment plays in animal communication.
Invisible Nature: Invasion of the Caterpillars
Gypsy moths have been gaining ground in North American forests for 150 years. Can a caterpillar-melting virus keep them in check?
Lens of Time: Velvet Worms—Secret of the Slime
Physics and biology meet to create one of the world's strangest weapons: the slime cannon.
Forgotten but not Gone: The Pacific Fisher
Facing new threats—including toxins from illegal marijuana grows—the fate of this little-known mammal hangs in the balance.
Can Mushrooms Save the Honey Bee?
A blood-sucking mite is wreaking havoc on honey bees—but scientists have discovered a surprising new way to fight back.
Invisible Nature: Star of the Dunes
Coastal dunes set the stage for a surprisingly valuable partnership between a fungus and a tree.
Catching the Rainforest’s Breath
Armed with a suite of high-tech tools, scientists are measuring the flow of gases into and out of the Amazon rainforest to understand how this iconic ecosystem responds to seasonal and climatic shifts.
Invisible Nature: The Glowing Squid
Instead of hiding in the dark, the Hawaiian bobtail squid cruises through moonlit waters—and hides its own shadow.
Lens of Time: Building a Butterfly Wing
Scientists open a window—literally—into a process that normally remains hidden deep inside a butterfly’s chrysalis.
The Anomalies: The Dewlap
An apparent inconsistency leads scientists to a new discovery about the role the environment plays in animal communication.
Invisible Nature: Invasion of the Caterpillars
Gypsy moths have been gaining ground in North American forests for 150 years. Can a caterpillar-melting virus keep them in check?
Lens of Time: Velvet Worms—Secret of the Slime
Physics and biology meet to create one of the world's strangest weapons: the slime cannon.