News in Brief

  1. Health & Medicine

    Highlights from the International Stroke Conference

    Clotting risk after pregnancy, driving after a stroke and more presented February 12-14 in San Diego.

    By Nathan Seppa
  2. Oceans

    Unknowns linger for sea mining

    Scientists struggle to predict underwater digs’ effects on sea life.

    By Beth Mole
  3. Psychology

    Stress hormone rise linked to less risky financial decisions

    People given cortisol chose safer options, suggesting inherent risk aversion as an overlooked variable in financial crises.

    By Laura Sanders
  4. Animals

    Bonobos feel the beat

    Some animals, like cockatoos and bonobos, are able to move to the groove. Studying animals that keep the beat might tell us whether musical rhythm is really widespread.