News in Brief

  1. Archaeology

    Ancient dental plaque tells tales of Neandertal diet and disease

    Researchers have reconstructed the diet and disease history of ancient Neandertals.

    By Helen Thompson
  2. Particle Physics

    Triplet of high-energy neutrinos detected from unknown source

    The IceCube Neutrino Observatory spotted three neutrinos within 100 seconds that seem to have come from the same place in the sky.

    By Emily Conover
  3. Health & Medicine

    Microcephaly, other birth defects are on the rise since Zika’s arrival

    The rate of certain birth defects is much higher in babies born to Zika-infected mothers in the United States, the CDC reports.

    By Laurel Hamers
  4. Astronomy

    Hydrogen volcanoes might boost planets’ potential for life

    Volcanoes that spew hydrogen could increase the number of potentially habitable planets in the universe.