Joy Crisp, working on the next generation Mars Rover, takes a closeup look at a rock with a geology hand lens. [Photo courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech]
Joy Crisp, working on the next generation Mars Rover, takes a closeup look at a rock with a geology hand lens. [Photo courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech]

Martian Sleuths

With the help of robots, Joy Crisp is solving the mysteries of Mars.

By Karina Hamalainen, July 2nd, 2008

What a Difference a Cell Makes

The battle against autoimmune disorders may come down to a newly discovered cell.

By Andrew Grant, June 11th, 2008

A Woman in a Man’s World

Reba Goodman defied tradition in making a name for herself in science.

By Victoria Stern, June 6th, 2008

Get in Touch With Your Inner Fish

Neil Shubin’s new book explores the intersection of developmental biology, paleontology and genetics.

By Stuart Fox, June 4th, 2008

One Meter or Two?—Ask an Ice Shelf

What happens under the floating lip of ice sheets and glaciers could mean more sea-level rise in the next century.

By Molika Ashford, May 30th, 2008

Move Over String Theory, It’s Yarn’s Turn

A group of mathematicians is taking a new look at some old problems and using crafts like knitting and crocheting to solve them.

By Stuart Fox, May 28th, 2008

Survival of the Fittest Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

A lizard family tree offers clues to the balance between reproduction and survival.

By Rachel Mahan, May 23rd, 2008