Kristen French
New Tarantula Discovered in Unexpected Place
How social media helped a scientist uncover a new, golden-haired species.
Parasites Can Also Be Friends
Scientists are studying them to help protect endangered host species.
Loss of Smell May Be an Early Sign of Brain Diseases
Scientists have learned smell loss can be a diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
How to Drive a Car Through a Wall
The winner of 2023’s Best Illusion of the Year contest on the nature of science and magic.
Where Are the Black Female Doctors?
Representation of Black women in medicine remains stuck in the 1800s.
The Human Story at the Heart of Science
How Tangled Bank Studios learned to make science documentaries that feel like feature films.
This Planetary Scientist Is Always Reaching for Something Big
Persistence, says Lindy Elkins-Tanton, has led to her success in science.