News

  1. Humans

    The inner worlds of conspiracy believers

    A study of British volunteers finds that those who endorse 9/11 conspiracy theories also believe in other sorts of conspiracies and share certain personality characteristics.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Chemistry

    Beryllium-beryllium bond illuminated

    Scientists study the partnership between two atoms of beryllium, which chemical theory says shouldn’t exist.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  3. Health & Medicine

    Neurons take a break during stage 2 sleep

    Electrical markers associated with stage 2 sleep indicate downtime for neurons.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Animals

    For some birds, chancy climates mean better singers

    In the mockingbird family, the most accomplished musical species tend to live in treacherous climates.