News

  1. Life

    Microbes flourish under Arctic sea ice

    Oceanographic expedition surprised to find photosynthetic microorganisms thriving under frozen surface.

    By Devin Powell
  2. Space

    Some newfound planets are something else

    A re-evaluation of the Kepler mission’s data suggests one in three hot giant orbs it discovered is actually another kind of object.

    By Nadia Drake
  3. Health & Medicine

    Replacing fatty acids may fight MS

    Patients are deficient in four key lipids that neutralize immune cells linked to inflammation and nerve damage.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Health & Medicine

    Why antipsychotics need time to kick in

    Insight into how some schizophrenia drugs work may explain why compounds that build up in the brain can take weeks to provide relief.