Science & Society

  1. Science & Society

    One anniversary to celebrate, one to contemplate

    In this issue, both feature articles focus on anniversaries, though of two very different kinds.

    By Eva Emerson
  2. Astronomy

    The art of astronomy

    Astronomer Zoltan Levay uses the Hubble Space Telescope to create stunning images of cosmic landscapes.

    By Ashley Yeager
  3. Science & Society

    Women in engineering engage best with gender parity

    There are many hypotheses as to why women don’t stay in science or engineering. A new study puts an intervention to the test.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  4. Animals

    ‘The Last Unicorn’ takes readers on quest to see a saola

    Nature writer William deBuys introduces readers to the enigmatic saola of Southeast Asia.

    By Ashley Yeager
  5. Science & Society

    NCAA tournament puts prediction strategies to the test

    When it comes to strategies for building the most winning bracket during March Madness, all bets are off.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  6. Science & Society

    Forensic analysis finds ‘Blurred Lines’ case not so clear

    In March, courts ruled that the song “Blurred Lines” borrowed from Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give it Up.” But a closer look finds the songs aren’t all that alike.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  7. Science & Society

    White House unveils strategy against antibiotic resistance

    The Obama Administration has launched a long-term plan to curb antibiotic resistance, unveiling incentives and requirements designed to boost surveillance and diagnosis of resistant microbes.

    By Nathan Seppa
  8. Astronomy

    Enigmatic 17th century nova wasn’t a nova at all

    A nova observed in 1670 was actually two stars colliding, new evidence suggests.

    By Helen Thompson
  9. Life

    No-fishing scheme in Great Barrier Reef succeeds with valuable fishes

    Coral trout are thriving in marine protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef, but the no-take zones are having a smaller effect on other reef residents, a new 10-year report card shows.

    By Susan Milius
  10. Science & Society

    John Nash, Louis Nirenberg share math’s Abel Prize

    John Nash and Louis Nirenberg will receive the 2015 ‘Nobel of mathematics’ for their work on partial differential equations.

    By Lila Guterman
  11. Psychology

    Rethinking light’s speed, helping young adults with autism and more reader feedback

    Readers discuss the best ways to replicate findings in scientific studies, help teenagers with autism transition to adulthood, and more.

    By Science News Staff
  12. Humans

    The expressive face of human history on display

    Busts on display in an Italian exhibit flesh out hominid skulls using the latest in 3-D reconstruction.

    By Sean Treacy