Column

  1. Humans

    The last common ancestor of humans and chimps probably wasn’t much like either

    By Erin Wayman
  2. Science & Society

    A new look and other fruits of our digital experiments

    Science News has reinvented itself many times over the decades, and while our latest incarnation pushes us into the digital future, our mission remains unchanged: to translate the latest advances of science into an easy-to-read form.

    By Eva Emerson
  3. Neuroscience

    Some schemes to boost brainpower are too clever by half

    By Laura Sanders
  4. Astronomy

    Don’t worry, be grumpy and take nature’s cycles in stride

    By Eva Emerson
  5. Science & Society

    Coming soon: Science News any way you want it

    On October 2, we will launch a new and expanded Science News website.