News

  1. Planetary Science

    Mars reveals more frozen water

    Planetary scientists have discovered ice near the edge of Mars' south polar cap.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Archaeology

    Old legend dies hard

    People who first entered King Tutankhamen's tomb did not suffer from a legendary curse but instead lived long lives.

    By Carol Marzuola
  3. Health & Medicine

    Moms’ POPs, Sons’ Problems: Testicular cancer tied to a fetus’ pollutant contact

    Women who've had substantial exposure to certain environmental pollutants are more likely than other women to bear sons who develop testicular cancers.

    By Ben Harder
  4. Chemistry

    Jet Streams: Droplet behavior captured by high-speed camera

    A series of images has captured charged droplets spouting microscopic jets of fluid, a phenomenon that was proposed by Lord Rayleigh in 1882.