News

  1. Astronomy

    A cosmic census triples the known number of black holes in dwarf galaxies

    The DESI survey reveals that active black holes in small galaxies are common. The findings may help reveal how the two cosmic bodies evolve together.

    By Lisa Grossman
  2. Climate

    Meet Chonkus, the mutant cyanobacteria that could help sink climate change

    The mutant of the lab-studied Synechococcus elongatus has traits good for ocean carbon storage.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  3. Animals

    Bees flying near cars are dying by the millions, a roadkill study suggests

    Scientists in Utah put sticky traps on car bumpers to tally how many bees get hit on a typical trip. The broader toll is immense, they estimate.