News

  1. Earth

    Sea level rise overflowing estimates

    Future sea level rise might exceed estimates due to environmental feedbacks.

    By Tanya Lewis
  2. Space

    Super-Earth joins ranks in life-supporting zone

    The large exoplanet lies just 42 light-years away.

    By Tanya Lewis
  3. Humans

    Red state, blue state

    Resizing geographic areas by population gives more accurate view of 2012 election.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  4. Humans

    Ancient blades served as early weapons

    African find reveals complex toolmaking 71,000 years ago.

    By Erin Wayman
  5. Health & Medicine

    Your brain on speed dating

    Activity in two regions helps calculate compatibility with potential mates.