News

  1. Humans

    Young science scholars to be recognized

    Finalists in the Science Talent Search are in Washington, D.C., to present their research; winners are to be announced March 16.

    By Laura Sanders
  2. Physics

    Supertwisty light proposed

    Researchers suggest a never-before-imagined property of electromagnetic fields that could one day yield new types of sensors.

    By Alexandra Witze
  3. Life

    Ingredients of hagfish slime revealed

    Figuring out the ingredients still doesn’t explain how the fishes avoid premature mucus explosions

    By Susan Milius
  4. Psychology

    Researchers find early autism signs in some kids

    A long-term investigation raises the possibility of identifying 14-month-olds who will develop autism spectrum disorder almost two years later.