News

  1. Animals

    Island orangs descend from small group

    Bornean apes went through a genetic bottleneck when isolated during an ancient glaciation.

    By Susan Milius
  2. Humans

    Wine-trashing microbe identified

    In finding the source of the off-tasting molecule MDMP, researchers hope to point the way to eliminating it.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  3. Psychology

    Shared talking styles herald new and lasting romance

    Verbally in-sync conversations may help to start and maintain dating relationships.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Humans

    Extra weight in early childhood foretells later disease risk

    A study tracking kids from birth into young adulthood identifies ages 2 to 6 as most crucial for predicting later problems with metabolic syndrome.