News in Brief

  1. Chemistry

    Molecules/Matter & Energy

    Particles found surfing on hot plasma, plus spinning atoms and a new deep-Earth mineral in this week’s news.

    By Science News
  2. Earth

    Earth/Environment

    Nuclear-test monitoring eavesdrops on volcanoes, too, plus tiny tar balls and nonstick hemoglobin in this week’s news.

    By Science News
  3. Life

    Genes & Cells

    The genetics of wrinkly dogs, plus cancer killers and diabetes thwarters in this week’s news.

    By Science News

  4. Body & Brain

    Pack-a-day smoking habits are on the wane, plus Haitian cholera and omega-3s in this week’s news.

    By Science News

  5. Atom & Cosmos

    A new view of Beta Pictoris, plus Kleopatra’s moons and organics on Titan in this week’s news.