News

  1. Astronomy

    ‘Bones’ in Milky Way could help map galactic structure

    Six newly discovered tendrils of interstellar gas might be “bones” of the Milky Way that could help researchers understand the scaffolding of our galaxy.

    By Christopher Crockett
  2. Animals

    Puff adders appear ‘invisible’ to noses

    The snakey scent of puff adders proves difficult for even sensitive animal noses to detect.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Astronomy

    New recipe found for making supermassive black hole

    The universe’s first supermassive black holes may have formed directly from gas in colliding galaxies, new simulations suggest.

    By Andrew Grant
  4. Health & Medicine

    Gene behavior distinguishes viral from bacterial infections

    Researchers have identified signatures of viral infection, a distinction that may help doctors tell whether bacteria or a virus is causing trouble.