News

  1. Chemistry

    Cloud seeding by trees could alter precipitation, climate

    Some tree pollens shed molecules that can affect precipitation.

    By Janet Raloff
  2. Life

    Fossil moth reveals colorful hue

    Paleontologists deduce how ridges on the creature’s wings would have reflected light.

    By Devin Powell
  3. Space

    European Planetary Science Conference and AAS Division for Planetary Sciences

    News from a joint conference held October 2-7 in Nantes, France.

    By Science News
  4. Earth

    Solar changes help create cold northern winters

    Fluctuations in ultraviolet light can set up frigid, snowy conditions across parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

    By Alexandra Witze
  5. Space

    Saturn’s rings tell a comet’s tale

    Ripples made by a celestial impact 600 years ago can still be seen today.