News

  1. Astronomy

    Nearby quasar may be home to dynamic duo

    A pair of black holes left over from a galaxy collision might live in the nearest quasar to Earth.

    By Christopher Crockett
  2. Earth

    Volcanic activity convicted in Permian extinction

    Precision dating confirms that Siberian volcanic eruptions could have triggered the Permian extinction.

    By Thomas Sumner
  3. Quantum Physics

    New experiment verifies quantum spookiness

    A new experiment provides the most robust proof that quantum mechanics doesn’t follow the rules we take for granted in everyday life.

    By Andrew Grant
  4. Animals

    Decoy switches frogs’ mating call preference

    A female túngara frog may switch her choice between two prospective mates when presented with a third, least attractive option.