News

  1. Planetary Science

    Close look confirms two eyes on Venus

    A spacecraft that recently arrived at Venus has confirmed that the atmosphere above the planet's south pole harbors an unusual storm feature; a giant, double vortex.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Humans

    Named medical trials garner extra attention

    Naming a medical trial with an acronym increases the frequency with which other researchers subsequently cite the study.

    By Ben Harder
  3. Chemistry

    Follow the lead

    A new water-soluble, lead-sensing chemical is the first to detect the toxic metal in live cells.

    By Aimee Cunningham
  4. Archaeology

    Ancient rains made Sahara livable

    New evidence indicates that seasonal rainfall more than 7,000 years ago turned Africa's eastern Sahara desert into a savannalike area that attracted an influx of foraging groups.