News

  1. Planetary Science

    A moon with atmosphere

    Magnetic measurements by the Cassini spacecraft have revealed that Saturn's moon Enceladus has a tenuous atmosphere containing water vapor.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Earth

    Blowflies shed mercury at maturity

    Blowflies that absorb mercury from fish carcasses they feed on as larvae rid themselves of much of that toxic metal when they become adults.

    By Ben Harder
  3. Chemistry

    Color Trails: Natural dyes in historic textiles get a closer look

    A new chemical technique for extracting natural dyes from ancient textiles could help identify the plant species from which the colorants came.

    By Alexandra Goho
  4. Animals

    Fish Din: Reef clamor attracts young fish settlers

    When looking for a home, young fish seem to prefer a reef that's alive with the sounds of shrimp and fish rather than a quieter environment.