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Watching the World, One Quintillionth of a Second at a Time
An attosecond is no time at all for a person. Not so for electrons, atoms and molecules. Laser-wielding scientists are revealing the action.
An attosecond is no time at all for a person. Not so for electrons, atoms and molecules. Laser-wielding scientists are revealing the action.
How Rogue Jumping Genes Can Spur Alzheimer’s, ALS
Our genomes are peppered with DNA segments called retrotransposons that can move from place to place. When unleashed, some can kill nerves and promote inflammation — a discovery that may inspire treatments for neurodegeneration.
Our genomes are peppered with DNA segments called retrotransposons that can move from place to place. When unleashed, some can kill nerves and promote inflammation — a discovery that may inspire treatments for neurodegeneration.
HIV Medications: Did Fears About Side Effects Come to Pass?
The emergence of antiretroviral drugs saved millions of lives — but some worried about long-term health problems. Here’s how that turned out.
The emergence of antiretroviral drugs saved millions of lives — but some worried about long-term health problems. Here’s how that turned out.
Worm-Inspired Treatments Inch Toward the Clinic
Infection by certain wrigglers may reduce inflammation and fight obesity and diabetes. Scientists are at work to turn the findings into therapies.
Infection by certain wrigglers may reduce inflammation and fight obesity and diabetes. Scientists are at work to turn the findings into therapies.
The History of the Ocean, as Told by Tiny Beautiful Fossils
Bountiful remains of foraminifera reveal how organisms responded to climate disturbances of the past. They can help predict the future, too.
Bountiful remains of foraminifera reveal how organisms responded to climate disturbances of the past. They can help predict the future, too.
How Farmers Can Help Rescue Water-Loving Birds
Cranes, sandpipers, ducks, geese and many other waterbirds have lost essential rest stops along their seasonal migration routes. Bird-friendly agriculture can assist in filling the gaps.
Cranes, sandpipers, ducks, geese and many other waterbirds have lost essential rest stops along their seasonal migration routes. Bird-friendly agriculture can assist in filling the gaps.
Viruses That Roam the Fungal Kingdom
Mushrooms and other fungi can harbor hidden companions — and some of these may fight pesky or dangerous molds
Mushrooms and other fungi can harbor hidden companions — and some of these may fight pesky or dangerous molds
How to Make Bureaucracies Better
People love to hate them, but effective administrative systems shape good government. A political scientist weighs in on why reforming them is best done with care.
People love to hate them, but effective administrative systems shape good government. A political scientist weighs in on why reforming them is best done with care.
Weird and Wondrous Sea Cucumbers
These spiny or slimy ocean creatures display an astonishing diversity of appearances, behaviors and lifestyles. Many are increasingly threatened.
These spiny or slimy ocean creatures display an astonishing diversity of appearances, behaviors and lifestyles. Many are increasingly threatened.
Getting Along With Grizzly Bears
In rural Alaskan and Canadian communities, reducing conflict between people and their wild neighbors means both species must change their behavior
In rural Alaskan and Canadian communities, reducing conflict between people and their wild neighbors means both species must change their behavior
How Climate Change Threatens Eye Health
Cataracts, pink eye and other ocular disorders are linked to heat, air pollution and higher UV exposure
Cataracts, pink eye and other ocular disorders are linked to heat, air pollution and higher UV exposure
Rotten Tricks: How Hot and Stinky Plants Woo Pollinators
To attract insects, thermogenic plants turn up the heat, emit strong odors and even disguise themselves as corpses
To attract insects, thermogenic plants turn up the heat, emit strong odors and even disguise themselves as corpses
The Surprisingly Tricky Art of Seed Banking
To safeguard threatened plants, science must unravel the hidden biology of often-persnickety seeds as they age, sleep and awaken.
To safeguard threatened plants, science must unravel the hidden biology of often-persnickety seeds as they age, sleep and awaken
Ghost Forests Are Growing as Sea Levels Rise
As trees choked by saltwater die along low-lying coasts, marshes may move in — for better or worse, scientists are learning
As trees choked by saltwater die along low-lying coasts, marshes may move in — for better or worse, scientists are learning
Shared Mobility: Making Travel Easier for All
Carshares, bikeshares and the like are a positive for the environment, though access to them isn’t equal. What can be done to give everyone more transportation options?
Carshares, bikeshares and the like are a positive for the environment, though access to them isn’t equal. What can be done to give everyone more transportation options?