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Bioluminescent Bays Shine Light on Puerto Rico's Resilience
By investigating the response of bioluminescent bays to Hurricane Maria, scientists are finding light in dark places.
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Wombats Poop in Cubes. Scientists Are Figuring Out How.
These stocky, waddling marsupials have baffled researchers for years with their block-shaped turds—but a team of mechanical engineers is now sniffing out the science behind nature’s most deviant defecators.
Dispatches from Antarctica: Pupping Season for Weddell Seals
The NOVA team in Antarctica visits Big Razorback Island, where a colony of playful seals give them an unforgettable experience.
Amazon Turtles Recovering, Thanks to Local Volunteers
Forty years of community engagement has brought the freshwater turtles of Brazil back from the brink—but lack of funding may imperil conservation.
Moths Muffle Bat Sonar with Sound-Absorbing Wings
To shield themselves from bat echolocation, moths don an acoustic cloak of invisibility—using the sound-absorbing scales on their wings.
It's Fall, Which Means It's Time for Gonorrhea
The flu isn't alone: All infectious diseases might be seasonal, according to a new report.
Classifying Life
In this feature, step into the shoes of a taxonomist and classify three forms of life: a plant, an animal, and a...well, you'll need to figure that one out for yourself.
Volcanic Rock Helps Predict Speed of Future Lava Flow
If a volcano’s lava is low in silica, the lava will move more quickly during an eruption.
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