News

  1. Psychology

    Autism rates head up

    Disorders may affect more kids than previously thought, a study in South Korea suggests.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Life

    Fungus strikes but doesn’t kill European bats

    Organism that is devastating North American populations might have coevolved with hosts overseas.

    By Janet Raloff
  3. Astronomy

    Supermassive black hole rises and shines

    Astronomers may have witnessed the activation of a dormant supermassive black hole in a distant galaxy.

    By Ron Cowen
  4. Psychology

    Thinking better with depression

    Study suggests people with the mood disorder have an advantage when making certain decisions.

    By Bruce Bower
  5. Chemistry

    Spray of zinc marks fertilization

    Embryonic development begins with an outpouring of the metal, illustrating chemistry's importance in orchestrating biological processes.