News

  1. Earth

    ‘Thunderquakes’ do more than shake the ground — they map it

    Scientists used fiber-optic cables to turn “thunderquakes” into underground maps that could help reveal hidden hazards beneath cities.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  2. Plants

    Plants under attack leave behind a surprising call for backup

    Bacteria may build a memory of herbivore attack in the soil and coax new plants to attract wasps to rein in destructive pests.

    By Erin Garcia de Jesús
  3. Health & Medicine

    An unproven autism drug got a boost after a White House briefing

    In fall of 2025, the Trump administration touted the drug leucovorin for autism therapy without new evidence. Dispensing of the drug to kids rose.