News

  1. Animals

    Hey, Roach Babe: Male cockroaches give fancy courting whistles

    Some male cockroaches whistle at females with surprisingly complex, almost birdlike whistles.

    By Susan Milius
  2. Ecosystems

    On the Rise: Siberian lakes—Major sources of methane

    Field studies suggest that Siberian lakes are a much larger source of atmospheric methane than had been previously recognized.

    By Sid Perkins
  3. Tech

    Size Matters: Biosensors behave oddly when very small

    There might be a limit to how small physicists should build tiny sensors that detect viruses and molecules.

    By Eric Jaffe
  4. Health & Medicine

    Problem Paternity: Older men seem more apt to have autistic kids

    Children born to fathers who are age 40 or older have an increased risk of developing autism.