News

  1. Astronomy

    Cassini eyes Iapetus

    Only a few days after it entered orbit around Saturn, the Cassini spacecraft captured an image of Saturn's split- personality moon Iapetus.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Animals

    Trail Mix: Espionage among the bees

    Tests with two kinds of stingless bees suggest that the more aggressive species uses scent-based espionage to target raids on the milder species' food.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Health & Medicine

    Potential Block for Epilepsy: Researchers find new drug target

    Using genetically engineered mice, scientists have identified a new target in the brain for drugs that could prevent epilepsy.

    By Carrie Lock
  4. Earth

    Dangerous Dust? Chemicals in plastics are tied to allergies

    Elevated risks for developing multiple allergies, including asthma, eczema, and rhinitis, appear to be associated with household exposure to synthetic chemicals called phthalates.