A single-celled organism tasks on a dazzling variety of glittering, jewelike forms. Discover more:

The groundwork for establishing governmental support for science sprung from the spirit of exploration. Read more:

RT @mkellyhedrick: had a lot of fun reading & reviewing Theodore Schwartz's latest history/biography of neurosurgery @AmSciMag . https://t.c….

With the Hubble Deep Field image, the galaxies that were deeper in the image showed earlier stages of development and were very different from galaxies that were closer. Read more:

Light from objects very far away needs to travel through space over millions to billions of years in order to reach us. So the farthest objects we can see look as they did millions of years ago, when their light began its journey to us.

Drugs targeting the kidneys for diabetes treatment stem from almost two centuries of research that began with an uprooted apple orchard. Read more:

Slime molds thrive in a range of environments, displaying an unexpected beauty in a variety of forms and life cycle stages. Read more:

Neurosurgeon Theodore H. Schwartz creates a vivid history of the field of neurosurgery. Read more of @mkellyhedrick review of "Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery:"

Have you ever wondered how a brain surgeon thinks? Theodore H. Schwartz explores the origins, myths, and recent developments in brain surgery. Read more of @mkellyhedrick review:

Botanical artists mixed creativity and science to depict microscopic structures. Discover more:

RT @SigmaXiSociety: Extended Deadline! Final week to register for IFoRE '24, and no late fees! You can still make your plans to join us in….

RT @SigmaXiSociety: #SessionSpotlight.#IFoRE24.In the immediate wake of this year's election, you won't want to miss this riveting panel at….

RT @sconc: Join us this Thursday for the last Science by the Slice of 2024! NCSU's Dr. Nathan Crook will be speaking about plastic eating b….

Fetuses exercise their facial muscles and practice movements essential for speech from an early gestational age. The first sense they gain is touch around their noses and mouths. Learn more:

RT @miquai: I wrote a review of Sara Walker's new book for @AmSciMag!.

In her new book, astrobiologist and theoretical physicist Sara Imari Walker posits a new theory about life. Read @miquai latest review:.

RT @AmSciMag: Excited for #ScienceByTheSlice with Dr. Nathan Crook from @NCStateSciences! 🧬 Hear how his lab is revolutionizing microbial e….

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of an onion show a comparison of the image clarity between a standard scan (left) and one in which a metamaterial device enhanced the signal (right). Learn more:

Excited for #ScienceByTheSlice with Dr. Nathan Crook from @NCStateSciences! 🧬 Hear how his lab is revolutionizing microbial engineering. Join virtually on Facebook 🍕 Or catch us on Zoom (link sent to registrants). RSVP for in-person or virtual:

Experts have long studied Rembrandt van Rijn’s painting The Night Watch to uncover how the Dutch master achieved such effective light, shadow, and contrast. Read more:

She spoke to @KatieLBurke about the beginning of her career, the origins of African Gong, and more: