News

  1. Earth

    Air pollution appears to foster diabetes

    Epidemiological studies confirm previously published animal data.

    By Janet Raloff
  2. Health & Medicine

    Medical Nobel goes to developer of IVF

    Robert Edwards receives prize for work that led to 4 million births.

    By Nathan Seppa
  3. Life

    To researchers’ surprise, one Pseudomonas infection is much like the next

    Consistent genetic changes in the lung bacteria that commonly plague cystic fibrosis patients are a welcome discovery because they may point to new treatment strategies.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Life

    A giant penguin plumed in earth tones

    The first well-preserved feathers of 36-million-year-old diving bird give clues to color and evolution.