News

  1. Humans

    Pruney digits help people get a grip

    Finger and toe wrinkling may have evolved as an adaptation to wet conditions.

    By Tanya Lewis
  2. Health & Medicine

    Updated Pap smear detects ovarian, uterine cancers

    Adding a genetic analysis to the procedure reveals mutations specific to the two malignancies.

    By Nathan Seppa
  3. Earth

    Quakes may bring nearby rocks closer to rupture

    Lab studies could explain how a seemingly stable geologic fault can fail.

    By Erin Wayman
  4. Life

    City lights create sexual early birds

    Male blackbirds exposed to nocturnal illumination are ready to mate sooner in spring.

    By Susan Milius
  5. Health & Medicine

    Long space missions may be hazardous to your sleep

    Crew on simulated Mars trip moved less and slept more during 520-day project.