Researchers have solved a long-standing problem in topology by helping classify four-dimensional shapes (4-manifolds) that ...

Scientists at Princeton University have made a groundbreaking discovery in quantum materials, revealing that electron energy ...

In a discovery that brings a legendary quantum theory to life, physicists at Princeton University have directly observed ...

The math concept hidden in this tree art — geometric shapes known as fractals — is apparent in branching patterns in nature ...

They are essential to understanding nature and how we relate to it. The elusive science of fractals unites subjects such as mathematics, biology, and ecology as we try to understand the planet we call ...

Scientists now also agree that net zero can only be achieved if nature loss is prevented and — where possible — reversed, allowing it to continue to act as our most significant carbon sink. “Climate ...

The winning images of this prestigious nature photography competition showcase spectacular moments in the life of the wild animals that share this precious and endangered planet with us.

Nickels’ photograph took gold in the Behavior-Mammals category at the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards. This year’s competition drew thousands entries from 48 countries spanning six ...