Few open-access journals meet requirements of Plan S, study says
Smaller publishers may struggle to afford costs of satisfying open-access initiative’s rules".
Metallurgy, Chemicals
Teen zebra finches seek moms’ approval for their new tunes
Female “fluff-ups” are first evidence of social learning in commonly studied songbirds".
Where does the periodic table end?
On the 150th anniversary of the periodic table, we look to the future—where the periodic table might end and how it could be organized".
Scubalike technology could suck carbon dioxide from smokestacks
Technique could be 24% more energy efficient than an industry standard method".
Top stories: hunting for new elements, asymmetrical aurorae, and the Mars rover’s last gasp
This week’s top Science news".
Choose your champion for this year’s ‘Dance Your Ph.D.’ contest!
Vote early (but not often) for the 2018 Audience Choice winner".
Water mismanagement triggered ecological disaster in Australian rivers, panel concludes
Yearlong investigation confirms irrigators are removing too much water".
Evidence mounts that gut bacteria can influence mood, prevent depression
Researchers find certain bacteria may make compounds that affect mental well-being".
A 25% pay raise? That’s not nearly enough, young Indian scientists say
Protests set to continue after researchers reject government’s offer".
Indonesian earthquake broke a geologic speed limit
“Supershear” earthquake on a common kind of fault could raise hazard risks".
