News

  1. Astronomy

    Black hole’s annual feast begins

    Astronomers offer explanations for source of light around object with an unusual yearly behavior.

    By Nadia Drake
  2. Life

    Kick in the gut may lead to IBD

    Short-term infection could create conditions for long-term intestinal illness, a study suggests.

    By Nathan Seppa
  3. Humans

    Language family may have Anatolian origins

    Major language family started in Anatolia 8,000 years ago or more, a contentious analysis concludes.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Health & Medicine

    Tattoo rashes linked to ink

    Tainted supplies caused outbreak of stubborn bacterial skin infections.

    By Nathan Seppa
  5. Life

    Antibiotics linked to fat buildup

    Research in mice implicates changes in gut microbe mix; study in infants finds excess weight gain after use of the drugs.