News

  1. Anthropology

    Ancient farmers, foragers kept genes to themselves

    Ancient DNA and diet clues suggest how farmers and hunter-gathers contributed to modern Europeans’ genetic profiles.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Chemistry

    Simulating reactions in cyberspace earns Nobel Prize in chemistry

    Computer models that meld quantum and classical calculations have earned three scientists the 2013 Nobel Prize in chemistry.

    By Science News
  3. Health & Medicine

    Norovirus vaccine shows early progress

    Individuals immunized against Norwalk virus and another norovirus experienced less vomiting and diarrhea than those who didn't receive shots.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Physics

    Proton-boron nuclear fusion returns to spotlight

    A technique can fuse nuclei without producing harmful neutrons, but it is far from being power plant–ready.