Uncategorized

  1. Humans

    Taking the measure of a hobbit

    Study of fossil skull suggests ancient creature could have been Homo sapiens.

    By Alexandra Witze
  2. Chemistry

    Molecules/Matter & Energy

    One-way light, flexible electricity and plant networks in this week's news

    By Science News
  3. Earth

    Earth/Environment

    Ancient monster eruption found, plus balancing sea ice, Bt-resistant beetles and more in this week’s news.

    By Science News
  4. Life

    Bacteria binged on BP oil but didn’t grow

    Researchers suspect the spilled crude didn’t provide a balanced diet.

    By Janet Raloff
  5. Life

    Genes & Cells

    Lung infections, stress effects in the womb and the genetics of stomach cancer in this week’s news.