News

  1. Planetary Science

    Jupiter’s Great Red Spot explained

    A computer simulation is the first to explain how Jupiter’s Great Red Spot has survived for the nearly 200 years humans have observed it.

    By Gabriel Popkin
  2. Life

    Compounds defeat malaria at every step

    Experimental drugs are first to kill all stages of the parasite’s infection cycle.

    By Beth Mole
  3. Health & Medicine

    Thalidomide treats Crohn’s disease

    Study of children with the inflammatory bowel disorder raises possibility of new use for tainted drug.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Animals

    Odd head of seahorse cloaks its sneak attacks

    Head shape creates hydrodynamic fake-out for stealth hunting.

    By Susan Milius
  5. Materials Science

    Material inspired by dragonfly wings bursts bacteria

    Silicon studded with nanostructures could act as antimicrobial coating on medical devices.