Nina Sen

Scientists have discovered fossils of three species of big-headed fly that lived about 50 million years ago.

The stunning symmetrical shapes of fresh water algae are revealed in award-winning composite image.

Scientists study the protein MitoNEET’s entwined arm movements, which could control the fate of potentially toxic payload.

The dangerously cold air, called a polar vortex, has spread across the continent, breaking records and water pipes. But what happens when the temperature dips to a particular degree?

Night sky photographer LeRoy Zimmerman captured these amazing images of aurora borealis over Alaska. See how he captured the views near Fairbanks in early December.

Amateur astronomer David Ellison captured this beautiful image of the Horsehead and Flame Nebulas from his backyard in Chatanooga, Tenn. See how he did it here.

The parasite known as the human botfly or Dermatobia hominis goes on a fascinating journey from larvae to adult.

Microphotographer snaps stunning image of an insect trapped in a spider web.

The fascinating South African dung beetle species is unique both for its galloping gait and for the way it collects dung.

Scientists report the brightly-colored sea slug is making a comeback to Southern California waters.

Computer Pioneer Grace Hopper is remembered as Computer Science Education Week kicks off around the globe.

New study finds there’s more than one type of species of collared treerunner.

This video captures scientists studying a deadly disease humans could be passing on to an animal, a phenomenon known as "reverse zoonosis."

The Richard’s family of Canberra, Australia used 502,165 LED lights to create this Guinness World Record setting Christmas light installation.

Stunning coral is a widely-distributed species of fungus.

Adrenaline junkies, look no further: ‘Insane’ new waterslide plans to tower over the current world recordholder as the tallest waterslide on the planet.

Microphotographer captures a stunning image of a crystal formation.

A ladybird beetle’s spiked foreleg is revealed in this remarkable microphotograph.

Take a look at this amazing 400x-magnified image showing a microbiological water park created by the fascinating fungus Emericella nidulans.

Take a look at a stunning time-lapse sequence captured at the 41st annual International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Check out this fascinating image of E.coli disrupting cell division.

Scientists discovered an "odd-clawed" spider that traps its prey using a fascinating ladder-shaped web.

This spectacular U.S. Geological Survey image shows “pancake ice”, thin slabs that form in polar seas when slush or grease ice (a thin, slick layer of ice) accumulates into floating ice pads.

Dark-field microscopy was used to capture this amazing image of a marine worm, which took third place at Nikon’s 2013 Small World Photomicrography competition.