News

  1. Earth

    Magma stored under volcanoes is mostly solid

    Ancient zircon crystals provide clues about the magma that fuels volcanic eruptions.

    By Maria Temming
  2. Quantum Physics

    Quantum satellite shatters entanglement record

    A satellite sent entangled particles to two Chinese cities 1,200 kilometers apart.

    By Emily Conover
  3. Life

    How bearded dragons switch their sex

    RNA editing might affect reptile sex determination at temperature extremes.

    By Laurel Hamers
  4. Health & Medicine

    New heart attack treatment uses photosynthetic bacteria to make oxygen

    Photosynthetic bacteria can produce oxygen to keep rat heart muscles healthy after a heart attack.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  5. Life

    Ancient DNA shakes up the elephant family tree

    DNA from straight-tusked elephant fossils is forcing scientists to reconsider the history of elephant evolution.