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  1. Earth

    The United States’ oldest known rock has existed for at least 3.6 billion years

    More than just a cool bit of trivia, the finding raises questions about our understanding of Earth’s history.

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  2. Animals

    This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey

    Dubbed the “bone collector,” this caterpillar found on a Hawaiian island disguises itself while stalking spider webs for trapped insects to eat.

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  3. Space

    See how the Hubble Space Telescope is still revolutionizing astronomy

    Hubble is still going strong 35 years after it was launched into space. Celebrate its anniversary with some out-of-this-world images.

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  4. Climate

    Wetland bacteria could make more methane in a warming world

    Warming temperatures can ramp up the activity of methane-producing bacteria in wetland soils, adding to methane emissions.