News

  1. Earth

    How the Frankenstorm came to life

    Hurricane Sandy’s humble birth and growth into a monster storm hold lessons for forecasters.

    By Alexandra Witze
  2. Life

    Across 1,000 genomes, rarities abound

    Number of infrequent genetic variants reflects human population explosion and geographic diversity.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  3. Life

    Hunting dark matter with DNA

    Particle physicists propose a new way to detect dark matter using the molecule of life.

    By Tanya Lewis
  4. Tech

    Plastic fantastic seals in speeding projectiles

    Layered nanomaterial shows how bulletproof polymers wrap around penetrating particles.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  5. Health & Medicine

    Smoking laws limit heart attacks

    A county that banned smoking in bars, restaurants and other workplaces saw a one-third decrease, a new study finds.