News

  1. Neuroscience

    Being watched can boost productivity

    In the company of another, a monkey steps up production on a simple job.

    By Laura Sanders
  2. Astronomy

    X-rays offer early warning for solar flares

    X-rays shot out by the sun foretell the intensity of an upcoming solar flare, new research suggests.

    By Thomas Sumner
  3. Chemistry

    New data on synthetic element trigger rethink of periodic table

    New data on lawrencium, element 103, trigger rethink of periodic table.

    By Beth Mole
  4. Animals

    Gazing deeply into your dog’s eyes unleashes chemical attraction

    Dogs and people gazing into each other’s eyes give each other a bond-strengthening rush of oxytocin.