Research

Baby pulsars spawn universe's most energetic particles

Graduate student Ke Fang and Kavli Institute colleagues examine first year of pulsar's life


New Scientist

Strangely moving Antarctic lakes surprise researchers

Prof. Douglas MacAyeal says ice shelf could offer clues to mechanisms making other areas vulnerable


MSNBC.com

Words of the Year

Asst. Prof. Jason Riggle discusses linguists' top choices — from 'occupy' to 'humblebrag'


Searching for what God is made of, nuclear physicist finds the color of quarks

Argonne nuclear physicist Kawtar Hafidi examines 'color' of quarks in quantum chromodynamics research


Small reactors called U.S. nuclear future

Prof. Robert Rosner says economic viability of modular reactors will depend on manufacturing efficiency


United Press International

Rats show empathy and free their trapped companions

Prof. Jean Decety's research first to illustrate how rodents show pro-social behavior


Time