Studies show psychological strain can accelerate tumors — could beta blockers slow them down?
Ghost Rivers, Hidden Lakes: The Long Search for Water on Mars
Martian lake beds and deltas reveal the Red Planet’s watery past. But many puzzles remain, scientist Bruce Jakosky says.
Martian lake beds and deltas reveal the Red Planet’s watery past. But many puzzles remain, scientist Bruce Jakosky says.
How Cancer Cells Travel to New Tissues and Take Hold
Understanding these astonishing migrations through the human body, known as metastases, could suggest novel treatments
Understanding these astonishing migrations through the human body, known as metastases, could suggest novel treatments
How Did Eastern North America Form?
With many collisions and much crumpling of rock, down the ages. The story holds lessons for how the edges of continents are built and change over time.
With many collisions and much crumpling of rock, down the ages. The story holds lessons for how the edges of continents are built and change over time.
Everything You Need to Know About Bird Flu
How dangerous is it? Where did it come from? H5N1 influenza’s origins stretch back to the 1990s, and key events paved the way for the outbreak we’re seeing today.
How dangerous is it? Where did it come from? H5N1 influenza’s origins stretch back to the 1990s, and key events paved the way for the outbreak we’re seeing today.
For Climate and Livelihoods, Africa Bets Big on Solar Mini-Grids
Nigeria is pioneering the development of small, off-grid solar panel installations to bring reliable electricity to remote communities — setting a model for other African countries.
Nigeria is pioneering the development of small, off-grid solar panel installations to bring reliable electricity to remote communities — setting a model for other African countries.
Born in Thin Air: Overcoming the Challenges of Pregnancy at High Elevation
In people not adapted to life at altitude, the sparse oxygen can impair fetal growth, causing problems that can last a lifetime. Researchers are searching for remedies.
In people not adapted to life at altitude, the sparse oxygen can impair fetal growth, causing problems that can last a lifetime. Researchers are searching for remedies.
It Began With a Rabbit: Unraveling the Mystery of Memory
Half a century after the discovery of long-term potentiation, we’re still learning how the brain remembers.
Half a century after the discovery of long-term potentiation, we’re still learning how the brain remembers
Why Sizzling Cities Are Mapping Hot Spots Street by Street
In metros like Reno, Nevada, citizen scientists hit the road to collect detailed temperature data — key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a warmer future
In metros like Reno, Nevada, citizen scientists hit the road to collect detailed temperature data — key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a warmer future
Pig Organs in People: The Future of Cross-Species Transplants
Can genetically modified animals help ease the shortage of organs? After years of research into xenotransplantation, the field is at a turning point — yet risks and ethical issues remain.
Can genetically modified animals help ease the shortage of organs? After years of research into xenotransplantation, the field is at a turning point — yet risks and ethical issues remain.
Huh? The Valuable Role of Interjections
Utterances like um, wow and mm-hmm aren’t garbage — they keep conversations flowing
Utterances like um, wow and mm-hmm aren’t garbage — they keep conversations flowing
Meet the Capuchin Monkey: Curious, Creative and Vengeful
UCLA’s Susan Perry has devoted decades to studying the fast-motion life of these New World primates and learning how the young acquire the skills they need to thrive
UCLA’s Susan Perry has devoted decades to studying the fast-motion life of these New World primates and learning how the young acquire the skills they need to thrive
The Teeming Life of Dead Trees
Rotting logs turn out to be vital to forest biodiversity and recycling organic matter
Rotting logs turn out to be vital to forest biodiversity and recycling organic matter
Moon Rocks Reveal Hidden Lunar History
As NASA astronauts aim for landings in 2027, geologists find surprises in recently retrieved samples from the far side
As NASA astronauts aim for landings in 2027, geologists find surprises in recently retrieved samples from the far side
Quiet Couples: Alone Time Together
The right kind of silence can be golden, revitalizing and strengthening a relationship
The right kind of silence can be golden, revitalizing and strengthening a relationship
Return of the California Condor
North America’s largest bird disappeared from the wild in the late 1980s. Reintroduction work in the United States and Mexico has brought this huge vulture back to the skies. This is the story of its comeback.
North America’s largest bird disappeared from the wild in the late 1980s. Reintroduction work in the United States and Mexico has brought this huge vulture back to the skies. This is the story of its comeback.