News

  1. Archaeology

    Stone Age flutes found in Germany

    Excavations in Germany have unearthed what may be the oldest known musical instruments.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Space

    Iron-ic twist deepens cosmic ray puzzle

    Researchers announce an intriguing new finding about the most energetic charged particles in the universe.

    By Ron Cowen
  3. Life

    Long-lasting daddy longlegs

    Fossils of two new daddy longlegs species have been unearthed in China.

    By Sid Perkins
  4. Health & Medicine

    Test might ascertain who needs appendectomy

    Appendicitis might be diagnosable with a new urine test, an advance that could prevent many unnecessary surgeries.

    By Nathan Seppa
  5. Archaeology

    Ancient granaries preceded the Agricultural Revolution

    Granaries excavated in Jordan indicate that people stored large quantities of wild cereals by about 11,300 years ago, a practice that led to the cultivation of domesticated plants, a new study suggests.