News

  1. Physics

    Uncertainty not so certain after all

    Lab experiments undermine the first formulation of Heisenberg’s famous physics principle, but leave its broader implications intact.

    By Alexandra Witze
  2. Health & Medicine

    Brain’s white matter diminished in isolated mice

    Experiments may offer a biological explanation for the social and emotional problems of neglected children.

    By Laura Sanders
  3. Life

    Killer whale mama’s boys live longer

    Survival benefits may explain females’ extended life span following menopause.

    By Susan Milius
  4. Chemistry

    Water boils sans bubbles

    Insulating steam keeps a superhot object from splattering the soup.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  5. Tech

    Facebook peer pressure gets out the vote

    People were more likely to take part in the November 2010 election when they were told that their online friends already had.