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  1. Astronomy

    Physics-astronomy merger wins big

    A new report recommends fostering the extraordinary collaboration taking place between particle physics and astronomy.

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  2. Physics

    Detector spots solar chameleons

    A new measurement of the sun's emission of ghostly neutrinos indicates that the prevailing theory of particle physics needs repair.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    No benefit from screening

    Two large studies confirm that a urine test for a common childhood cancer—neuroblastoma—offers no benefit.

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  4. Boys take a tumble

    A long-term study of children from grades 1 through 12 finds a disturbing tendency for boys to report much larger declines in appraisals of their academic abilities than do girls.