News

Plants

Parasite Godzilla

Parasites are small but have a big impact. An estuary study reveals that these little annoyances add up to a lot of biomass.

Chemistry

Quantum physics makes water different

The length of bonds connecting water molecules could demonstrate quantum effects and help explain some of water’s weirdness.

Health & Medicine

Viagra and women

Viagra eases some sexual problems for women taking antidepressants

Earth

Seafloor chronicles

Survey of ocean floor reveals long history, from a geological fault to the wreckage of the Lusitania.

Space

Makemake makes the list

The International Astronomical Union announces name of a fourth dwarf planet.