News

  1. Astronomy

    Repeating fast radio bursts recorded for the first time

    Until now, ephemeral blasts of radio waves from other galaxies have never repeated; this one erupted 10 times last year.

    By Christopher Crockett
  2. Oceans

    Magnetism from underwater power cables doesn’t deter sea life

    High-voltage power cables that ferry electricity across the seafloor do not negatively impact local fish and crabs, new studies show.

    By Thomas Sumner
  3. Health & Medicine

    Scientists probe Zika’s link to neurological disorder

    The link between the Zika virus and Guillain-Barré syndrome is growing stronger.

    By Laura Sanders and Meghan Rosen
  4. Physics

    Bubble blowing gets scientific scrutiny

    A new study uncovers the basic physics of blowing soap bubbles.