A protein complex discovered in Drosophila may be capable of sensing magnetism and serves as a clue to how some animal species navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field.

Common in vitro experiments have distorted the true mechanics of mammalian hair cell stereocilia.

Scientists build nanoscale mesh models of a rabbit and a human stick figure, among other things. 

Scientist to Watch Shawn Douglas explains the annual competition he established to introduce students to molecular programming.

Assistant professor, Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, University of California, San Francisco. Age: 34

This helps the insects collect as much visual information as possible from the gently swaying flowers on which they dine.

Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics, Stanford University. Age: 35

Meet William Greenleaf, Stanford University geneticist and June 2015's Scientist to Watch

Tiny water-repellent spines on a gecko’s skin help keep the lizard dry in humid conditions.

A conversation with biophysicist Christophe Lavelle