News

  1. Materials Science

    Foamy polymers hit goal right on the nose

    Biodegradable polymer foams made with a new technique can act as scaffolds for regenerating tissues that may someday be used as replacement body parts.

    By Corinna Wu
  2. Health & Medicine

    Fused cells hold promise of cancer vaccines

    A vaccine composed of tumor cells fused to immune cells has helped several people survive advanced kidney cancer.

    By John Travis
  3. Earth

    Recent heat may indicate faster warming

    A new analysis of temperature records indicates that global warming may be picking up its pace.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Archaeology

    Ancient Asian Tools Crossed the Line

    Excavations in China yield surprising finds of 800,000-year-old stone hand axes.