These cutting-edge images reveal the usually invisible beauty of flowers, zooming right in on their vibrant colours and quirky textures. Japanese artist Susumu Nishinaga uses a scanning electron ...

Flowers in bloom are one of the great joys of spring, but when viewed under a colour scanning electron microscope (SEM), they reveal an even greater surreal, alien-like beauty. From rose petals to ...

A collaboration between C&EN and Andy Brunning, author of the popular graphics blog Compound Interest (compoundchem.com). To see all of C&EN’s Periodic Graphics ...

Spectacular flowers on tall green stalks and commonly known as amaryllis have become a holiday favorite in homes around the world for their large and beautiful blooms. Of all the flowering bulbs, the ...

The winter blues are behind us and spring is in full swing. Americans are itching to get outside and witness the natural beauty of springtime. Whether you're planting your own flowers or visiting ...

In the early morning hours on Wednesday, May 26, the Super Flower Blood Moon — a cosmic phenomenon resulting from a simultaneous supermoon and lunar eclipse — captivated the night sky with a stunning ...