News in Brief

  1. Science & Society

    The economics of climate change and tech innovation win U.S. pair a Nobel

    Climate change and tech innovations inspired the new Nobel Memorial Prize winners in Economic Sciences.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Climate

    How wind power could contribute to a warming climate

    If the United States had enough wind turbines to generate all of its power, they would warm the country by 0.24 degrees Celsius on average.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  3. Humans

    A 90,000-year-old bone knife hints special tools appeared early in Africa

    The discovery of a bone knife in a Moroccan cave points to the ancient emergence of specialized toolmaking in the region.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Materials Science

    This reflective paint could keep sunbaked buildings cool

    A new type of polymer coating that reflects sunlight to control heat could supplement or replace air conditioning systems.