News

  1. Chemistry

    Early asteroid impacts may have aided life’s origin

    RNA ingredients found in laser-induced simulation of explosions.

    By Beth Mole
  2. Earth

    Mineralogy’s link to ecology makes an Earth twin unlikely

    Earth’s unique blend of minerals emerged with the evolution of life, making it extremely unlikely that another planet has Earth’s exact mineral composition.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  3. Climate

    California drought worst in at least 1,200 years

    The current California drought is the most severe in 1,200 years, according to historical information gleaned from tree rings.

    By Thomas Sumner
  4. Life

    Electric eels remote-control nervous systems of prey

    Electric eels’ high-voltage zaps turn a prey fish against itself, making it freeze in place or betray a hiding place.