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  1. Plants

    Meet the speedsters of the plant world

    Researchers have recently uncovered a diverse array of mechanisms that allow plants to move — often faster than the blink of an eye.

    By Dan Garisto
  2. Science & Society

    We’ve got the genes for science journalism

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses how genetic testing might not be reliable enough for people to plan for the future.

    By Nancy Shute
  3. Animals

    Readers amazed by Jupiter discoveries, giant viruses and more

    Readers had questions about the latest findings of Jupiter, giant viruses being recognized as a new kingdom of life and tardigrade poop.

    By Science News Staff
  4. Paleontology

    Here’s how hefty dinosaurs sat on their eggs without crushing them

    Some heavier dinos had a strategy to keep eggs warm without crushing them: sit in an opening in the middle of the clutch instead of on top of them.