Inside Science News Service

Clues hidden in leaf fossils reveal shift to vegetation that smolders rather than flares.
Emily DeMarco, Staff Writer
Few undergrads will enter careers in academia, but their training is geared to it.
Erin Ross, Contributor
Scientists place some of the world's most bizarre and beautiful soil dwellers on display.
Emily DeMarco, Staff Writer
In a new book, Sean Carroll brings together physics and philosophy while advocating for "poetic naturalism."
Ramin Skibba, Contributor
Iceland's long genealogical records show that you have more in common with your siblings than your parents.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
Scientists try to uncover the brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Only the biggest waves can stir up warm water in ocean depths.
Marcus Woo, Contributor
The technology could be used to improve virtual reality experiences and keep counterfeiters at bay.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
"Young" rocks from gigantic volcanic eruptions are helping scientists peer back 4.5 billion years.
Emily DeMarco, Staff Writer
Study challenges claim that sanctioned wolf killing curbs poaching.
Marcus Woo, Contributor
Astronomers examine pairs of tiny colliding galaxies, twisting each other and tugging at their clouds of gas.
Ramin Skibba, Contributor
A new movie tells the story of an underdog Indian mathematician.
Ramin Skibba, Contributor