News

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.

    By Susan Milius
  4. Life

    Octopuses move with uncoordinated arms

    An octopus crawls unlike any other animal. Mimicking the cephalopod’s control over its movements may lead to more agile robots.