News

  1. Life

    Small part of brain itching for a fight

    A cluster of cells compels aggressive behavior in mice.

    By Laura Sanders
  2. Life

    Buried microbes coax energy from rock

    In experiments, microorganisms can stimulate minerals to produce hydrogen, a key fuel for growth in a thriving subterranean world.

    By Alexandra Witze
  3. Humans

    Adaptive no more

    A potential benefit in prehistoric lean times, genetic variant may increase risk of gestational diabetes today.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Health & Medicine

    Allergic to cancer

    Having an overactive immune system may protect against certain types of brain tumor, a study suggests.

    By Daniel Strain
  5. Space

    The sun, captured from all the angles

    NASA reveals the first 360-degree panorama of the sun, which should enable early detection of potentially damaging solar storms.