News

  1. Physics

    Universe is a teeny bit older than thought

    Planck satellite reveals information from just after the Big Bang, largely confirming scientists' theories.

    By Andrew Grant
  2. Life

    Disease threatens garden impatiens

    Surprising scientists, once-mild downy mildew has struck the popular blooms in 33 states.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Health & Medicine

    Disrupted brain chatter produces schizophrenia-like symptoms in mice

    By quieting part of the thalamus, researchers create rodents with cognitive deficits that mirror those in people with the condition.

    By Meghan Rosen
  4. Life

    Giant squid population is one big happy species

    Elusive deep ocean dwellers have low genetic diversity despite living around the globe.