News

  1. Paleontology

    Sticky Subjects: Insights into ancient spider diet, kinship

    Remnants of a spider web embedded in ancient amber suggest that some spiders' diets haven't changed much in millions of years.

    By Sid Perkins
  2. Earth

    Toxic Leftovers: Microbes convert flame retardant

    Bacteria can break down a common flame retardant into more-toxic forms.

    By Aimee Cunningham

  3. Older but Mellower: Aging brain shifts gears to emotional advantage

    The aging brain reorganizes in ways that foster emotional stability and a tendency to favor positive emotions over negative ones.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Ecosystems

    A Chronicle of Coasts: Study charts historical changes in seas, estuaries

    New research compares the long-term ecological impact of human activities in estuaries and coastal seas on three continents.