News

  1. Planetary Science

    A hexagon on the ringed planet

    NASA scientists are puzzled by a giant, hexagon-shaped feature that covers Saturn's entire north pole.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Astronomy

    Back to (Near) the Beginning: Galactic springtime

    In their quest to capture ever-earlier moments of cosmic history, astronomers may have found some of the first galaxies.

    By Ron Cowen
  3. Health & Medicine

    Tenacious STD: Drug-resistant gonorrhea is spreading

    Responding to a surge in tough-to-treat gonorrhea, the CDC has stopped recommending Cipro-class antibiotics for the disease.

    By Brian Vastag
  4. Health & Medicine

    Visual Clarity: People with MS maintain eyesight with drug

    A drug for multiple sclerosis seems to prevent subtle vision loss in many patients.