News

  1. Ecosystems

    Arctic melting may help parasites infect new hosts

    Grey seals and beluga whales encounter killer microbes as ranges change.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Math

    Goldberg variations: New shapes for molecular cages

    Scientists have figured a way to iron out the wrinkles in a large class of molecular cages.

    By Dana Mackenzie
  3. Health & Medicine

    Cocaine use appears to boost stroke risk in young people

    A study of young and middle-aged adults adds to evidence of the drug’s harmful effects.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Animals

    In crazy vs. fire, the ant with the detox dance wins

    Tawny crazy ants pick fights with fire ants and win, thanks to a previously unknown way of detoxifying fire ant venom.