News in Brief

Animals

Embryos in eggs move to get comfy

Even before hatching, Chinese alligators, snapping turtles and some relatives can shift toward favorable temperatures.

Neuroscience

Prosthetic provides sense of touch to man who lost hand

A new prosthetic hand restores a sense of touch by stimulating nerves in the arm.

Paleontology

Rivers of rock and gas froze ancient animals in time

Ancient Chinese fossil beds were preserved by high-speed rivers of volcanic rock and gas.

Genetics

Bacteria can be genetically tricked into self-destructing

Manipulating microbes’ defenses could lead to targeted antibiotics.