News

  1. Astronomy

    Cosmic threads may hide some of universe’s missing matter

    Half the normal matter in the universe might be hiding in cosmic threads strung between clusters of galaxies.

    By Christopher Crockett
  2. Oceans

    Ocean current simulations could narrow Flight 370 search

    Aircraft debris found on Réunion Island in the western Indian Ocean could originate from the northern half of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370’s search area, ocean simulations show.

    By Thomas Sumner
  3. Environment

    Dust components may promote obesity

    Fat dust bunnies may contain obesity-boosting chemicals.

    By Beth Mole
  4. Climate

    Desert dig uncovers caches of missing CO2

    Irrigation water may wash significant amounts of carbon into groundwater systems beneath Earth’s deserts, researchers propose.