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  1. Science & Society

    Mysteries of the commonplace

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute reviews new research in static electricity and other science revelations in our September magazine issue.

    By Nancy Shute
  2. Earth

    ‘Thunderquakes’ do more than shake the ground — they map it

    Scientists used fiber-optic cables to turn “thunderquakes” into underground maps that could help reveal hidden hazards beneath cities.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  3. Plants

    Plants under attack leave behind a surprising call for backup

    Bacteria may build a memory of herbivore attack in the soil and coax new plants to attract wasps to rein in destructive pests.

    By Erin Garcia de Jesús
  4. Health & Medicine

    Shock wave therapy for erectile dysfunction is on the rise

    A sound wave–based therapy commonly used to dislodge kidney stones is gaining traction as a treatment for erectile dysfunction.