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  1. Life

    Hints of altruism among bacteria

    E. coli bacteria fight antibiotics with help from drug-resistant neighbors.

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  2. Health & Medicine

    Ovary removal proves beneficial for cancer-prone women

    BRCA mutation carriers who opt for surgery survive longer than those who forgo the operation, a new study shows.

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  3. Life

    Why starved flies need less sleep

    Low lipid levels keep the insects buzzing past bedtime, a new study finds, suggesting a role for metabolism in regulating sleep.

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  4. Space

    Still no Earths, but getting closer

    Two newly discovered planetary systems shed light on the likelihood of producing terrestrial planets.