News

  1. Climate

    Antarctic plants may face a growing fungal threat from warming soils

    Soil DNA from Chile to the Antarctic Peninsula ties warmer climates to more plant fungal pathogens, with abundance projected to double by 2100.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  2. Archaeology

    A ‘jar’ jammed with human bones may solve Laos’ ‘Plain of Jars’ mystery

    The remains of at least 37 people in an ancient stone 'jar' in northeastern Laos suggest that thousands similar jars were used in burials.

    By Tom Metcalfe
  3. Animals

    Meet ‘Snuffleupagus,’ a newfound fish sporting shaggy camouflage

    Found near Australia, Solenostomus snuffleupagus is a shaggy swimmer that closely resembles Mr. Snuffleupagus from Sesame Street.