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A Bite-Size Column About Delight and Wonder in Science
In Trilobites, reporters aim to share new findings in the science world, be it interspecies friendships or discoveries of ancient fossils.
© Bryan Anselm for The New York Times
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Filoplumes Are Nature’s Super Feather
Filoplumes may be tiny, but these hairlike feathers enable nonstop flights that span thousands of miles.
If the Volcanic Eruption Doesn’t Scare You, the Mudflow Should
Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help planners anticipate future mudflows.
Knowing the year that the largest mudflow occurred could make it possible to better predict future muddy outbursts.
© Max Whittaker for The New York Times