Asher Elbein

Scientists have discovered that a mysterious behavior might come down to air.

Some scientists say fear of invasive species is nativist; others call that criticism “unconvincing if not tortuous.”

The based-on-a-true-story AMC series is a fascinating step forward for the survival-horror genre on TV.

C.B. Cebulski admitted he once used a Japanese pseudonym and fake backstory in order to write comics. Why his actions—and the company’s muted response—are troubling

Since the 1800s, paleoartists have tried to imagine what prehistoric creatures looked like—with wildly different results.

Colorists and and letterers bring a silent medium to life, and their work often goes undetected—especially if they’re great at their jobs.

A recent push for diversity has been blamed for weak print sales, but the company’s decades-old business practices are the true culprit.

An ankylosaur fossil with fish in its belly provides ancient evidence that herbivore diets are more flexible than they’re assumed to be.

A decades-old legal battle is a reminder of how hard many creators have to fight to get credit and compensation for their own work.

There’s no single right way to interpret the stories behind the Marvel or Star Wars fictional universes—and fans need to stop claiming otherwise.