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