Design fans in particular know that big things can often come in small packages. Such was the case with last night’s debut of glass artist John Hogan’s collection, dubbed “Menagerie,” at the San ...

"Tiny Treasures: The Magic of Miniatures" exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. (Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) Dollhouses, Monopoly pieces, action figures, Lilliputians, "The ...

Have you ever ever seen a treehouse in a bonsai plant? Miniatures like these offer a tiny glimpse into our world. For centuries, the magical world of miniatures have captivated our imaginations, ...

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Researchers have made a breakthrough in controlling the motion of multiple objects on a vibrating plate with a single acoustic source. By playing carefully constructed melodies, the scientists can ...

Twelve years ago, astronomers confirmed the detection of the first-known natural object to orbit Earth other than the moon—a tiny asteroid known as 2006 RH120. While scientists have predicted more of ...

Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. The Monday after Daylight Savings Time starts is a drag. Students nod ...

Planet-making disks of gas, dust, and ice are known to form around stars and brown dwarfs. But now, disks with the potential to form planets, or at least moons, have been found outside the solar ...