Science & Society

  1. Genetics

    Gene editing of human embryos gets rid of a mutation that causes heart failure

    Gene editing of human embryos can efficiently repair a gene defect without making new mistakes.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Science & Society

    Does doom and gloom convince anyone about climate change?

    New York magazine spurred conversation with a recent article on climate change. Will its apocalyptic approach have an impact?

    By Erika Engelhaupt
  3. Astronomy

    Balloons will broadcast the 2017 solar eclipse live from on high

    Astrophysicist Angela Des Jardins is coordinating the first-ever livestream of a solar eclipse filmed from balloons.

    By Lisa Grossman
  4. Earth

    Expert eavesdroppers occasionally catch a break

    Acting Editor in Chief Elizabeth Quill discusses the many ways we watch, listen and learn about science.

    By Elizabeth Quill
  5. Astronomy

    ‘Making Contact’ chronicles an astronomer’s struggle to find E.T.

    For decades, astronomer Jill Tarter led the hunt for extraterrestrial intelligence, as detailed in a new biography.

    By Emily Conover
  6. Chemistry

    Radioactive substances leave electron ‘fingerprints’ behind

    A new method of nuclear forensics could make it harder to handle radioactive material in secret.

    By Maria Temming
  7. Science & Society

    This history book offers excellent images but skimps on modern science

    For an accessible account of mostly pre-20th century science, check out The Oxford Illustrated History of Science.

    By Tom Siegfried
  8. Genetics

    Resistance to CRISPR gene drives may arise easily

    New tools for pest and disease control could become useless without improvements.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  9. Climate

    Rising temps may mean fewer passengers on airplane flights

    Global warming could force airplanes to carry a lighter load — and fewer passengers —on each flight.

    By Maria Temming
  10. Climate

    Rising temperatures may mean fewer passengers on airplane flights

    Global warming could force airplanes to carry a lighter load — and fewer passengers —on each flight.

    By Maria Temming
  11. Animals

    Whales feast when hatcheries release salmon

    Whales: “They’re 40 feet long and they’re feeding on fish that are the size of my finger.”

    By Susan Milius
  12. Science & Society

    Dive deep to discover unexpected connections

    Readers often praise Science News for its brevity. But some ideas need more space, writes acting editor in chief Elizabeth Quill.

    By Elizabeth Quill