News

  1. Anthropology

    Nitty-gritty of Homo naledi’s diet revealed in its teeth

    Ancient humanlike species ate something that damaged its teeth.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Tech

    New antennas are up to a hundredth the size of today’s devices

    A new type of antenna could be used in tiny electronics for wearable tech, injectable medical devices and more.

    By Maria Temming
  3. Anthropology

    Some secrets of China’s terra-cotta army are baked in the clay

    Specialized production system lay behind the famous terra-cotta troops found in ancient Chinese emperor’s tomb.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Astronomy

    On a mountain in Wyoming, the eclipse brings wonder — and, hopefully, answers

    Astronomy writer Lisa Grossman joined scientists on a mountain in Wyoming who were measuring the corona using four different instruments to try to figure out why it’s so hot.