How 3D Worms Provide a Peek Into Historic Smithsonian Collection
Thanks to cutting-edge technology, Smithsonian scientists provide worldwide access to some of the museum's most delicate specimens
Meet the Scientist Who Studies How Polychaete Worms Wriggle Through the Ocean
The lessons invertebrate zoologist Karen Osborn learns from the tiny worms may have robotic implications
Five of Nature’s Best Beards for World Beard Day
Humans aren’t the only bearded beasts. In the sea, the sky and the land between, organisms sport bristles, fuzz and fur of all styles. Instead of splitting hairs over what type of beard is best, here are five of nature’s finest.