News

  1. Astronomy

    Conditions right for stars, planets near Milky Way’s supermassive black hole

    Four clouds of gas near the galactic center have roughly the right mass to be young stars, possibly with planets.

    By Ashley Yeager
  2. Health & Medicine

    Rogue antibody linked to severe second dengue infections

    Alternate antibody may indicate whether someone is susceptible to severe dengue disease.

    By Elizabeth Eaton
  3. Oceans

    Climate change may boost toxic mercury levels in sea life

    Increased runoff to the ocean due to climate change could raise neurotoxic mercury in coastal sea life by disrupting the base of the food web.

    By Thomas Sumner
  4. Anthropology

    Snooze patterns vary across cultures, opening eyes to evolution of sleep

    Sleep plays out differently across cultures, but a consistent cycle of z’s and activity appears crucial.