News

  1. Neuroscience

    Bacteria may transfer mom’s stress to fetus

    Expecting mice under psychological pressure passed different mix of microbes to their pups, affecting the babies’ brains.

    By Laura Sanders
  2. Animals

    Sea slug mating features a stab in the head

    Newly discovered hermaphroditic sea slug deploys specialized needle-thin organ for injections near the eyes.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Microbes

    Surprising metals found in microbes

    Scientists discover the first case of an organism needing a rare earth element for survival.

    By Gabriel Popkin
  4. Climate

    Historical events linked to changes in Earth’s temperature

    Ozone treaty, wars and Great Depression influenced global warming rate, scientists find.

    By Gabriel Popkin
  5. Life

    Immune system follows circadian clock

    Mice with jet lag have boosted supply of cells linked to inflammation.