News

  1. Ecosystems

    City spiders may spin low-vibe webs

    Spider webs built on human-made materials have less background bounce than those built on trees and other natural surfaces, which might shrink the arachnid’s hunting success.

    By Susan Milius
  2. Life

    Giant zombie virus pulled from permafrost

    After lying dormant in Siberian permafrost for 30,000 years, the largest virus ever discovered is just as deadly as it was when mammoths roamed the Earth.

    By Meghan Rosen
  3. Astronomy

    Comets collide around young star

    Astronomers detect clouds of carbon monoxide around Beta Pictoris that could help lead to the discovery of new planets.

    By Christopher Crockett
  4. Science & Society

    Domestic violence arrests may be counterproductive

    Mandatory arrest laws may increase mortality rates, especially among employed black women.