Uncategorized

  1. Astronomy

    Rare Passage: Crab’s X rays probe Titan

    Observing a rare celestial alignment, astronomers have made the first X-ray measurement of the atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan.

    By Ron Cowen

  2. Get Mellow, Fellow: Male baboons cooperate after cultural prodding

    Researchers say they have found a troop of wild baboons in which females somehow transmit peaceful attitudes to males who transfer into the group.

    By Bruce Bower
  3. Earth

    Weather Wise: Model may predict El Niño up to 2 years in advance

    A new version of a climate-prediction model that includes detailed interactions between the oceans and the atmosphere could be used to foresee the onset of the climate-altering phenomenon known as El Niño.