News

  1. Animals

    Fewer scavengers could mean more zoonotic disease

    Scavenger populations are decreasing, a new study shows. That could put human health at risk.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  2. Astronomy

    Black hole–shredded megastars power a new class of cosmic explosions

    These explosions, called extreme nuclear transients, shine for longer than typical supernovas and get 30 to 1,000 times as bright.

    By McKenzie Prillaman
  3. Science & Society

    A common parenting practice may be hindering teen development

    A poll shows U.S. parents are wary of unsupervised teens, but lack of independence undermines normal development, experts say.

    By Sujata Gupta
  4. Climate

    This paint ‘sweats’ to keep your house cool

    This experimental paint reflects sunlight, emits heat and mimics sweating to cool buildings without air conditioning, even in the tropics.