News

  1. Astronomy

    Voyager crossing superhighway to solar system exit

    The latest milestone in a 35-year journey may signal an impending passage to interstellar space.

    By Tanya Lewis
  2. Life

    Among bass, easiest to catch are best dads

    Recreational fishing may be inadvertent evolutionary force, favoring cautious fish over better caretakers of the young.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Life

    Gut bacteria may affect cardiovascular risk

    An abundance of antioxidant-producing microbes seems to keep plaques from breaking free and causing heart attacks and stroke.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Planetary Science

    Mars rover deploys final instrument

    Soil analysis finds organic compounds of uncertain origin.

    By Alexandra Witze
  5. Humans

    Help Wanted: Must play well with high-powered coworkers

    Leisure activities make or break job applicants at major banking, legal and consulting outfits.