News

  1. Computing

    New algorithm cracks graph problem

    A new algorithm efficiently solves the graph isomorphism problem, which has puzzled computer scientists for decades.

    By Andrew Grant
  2. Health & Medicine

    Signs of cardiac disease start early in obese children

    Worrisome changes to the heart that are associated with obesity can appear in childhood, a new MRI study shows.

    By Laura Beil
  3. Astronomy

    Early stars found swirling in the Milky Way center

    Ancient stars with low iron abundance surround the Milky Way’s center.

    By Chris Samoray
  4. Archaeology

    Honeybees sweetened early farmers’ lives

    Residue on pottery pegs ancient farmers as devotees of honeybee products.

    By Bruce Bower
  5. Planetary Science

    Phobos starting to crack under pressure

    Grooves that wrap around Phobos show that the Martian moon is starting to crack from stress.