Science Visualized

  1. Animals

    Fluorescence could help diagnose sick corals

    Diseased corals fluoresce less than healthy corals, and a new analysis technique can help spot the reduced glow.

    By Emily DeMarco
  2. Neuroscience

    See these first-of-a-kind views of living human nerve cells

    A catalog of live brain cells reveals stunning diversity and intricate shapes, and may help scientists understand the abilities of the human brain.

    By Laura Sanders
  3. Planetary Science

    See a new mosaic of images of comet 67P from the Rosetta mission

    A montage of images taken by the Rosetta spacecraft and its lander, Philae, recap the daring mission to comet 67P.

    By Ashley Yeager
  4. Oceans

    Here’s a breakdown of the animals that crossed the Pacific on 2011 tsunami debris

    Hundreds of marine animals from Japan have washed up on U.S.