Tomatoes: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts

Tomatoes are healthful as well as tasty and versatile. They are especially lauded for their cardiovascular benefits.

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Weird Tailless Comet, First Ever Seen, Is a Building Block of Earth

A new kind of comet that is nearly tailless has been discovered — and the surprises don't stop there. It may even reveal clues about the building blocks of Earth.

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Why Can't Elephants Jump?

Elephants have many admirable qualities: They have an excellent sense of smell, rarely get cancer and have complex social lives. But, perhaps unsurprisingly, they can't jump.

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Portable Device Can Test If Your Food Is Gluten-Free

For people with gluten allergies or celiac disease, the idea of eating out in restaurants can be terrifying. It typically involves scrutinizing menus and food labels, interrogating waiters, or having to bring their own meals wherever they go.

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Tailless Comet Is 'Time Capsule' From Earth Formation Era | Video

Spectral analysis of the ''Manx" comet (C/2014 S3 (PANSTARRS)), using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope, revealed characteristics of an inner solar system asteroid in pristine condition.

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Science Explains Why Your Mom Calls You by Your Brother's Name

That's not my name.

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Beyoncé Got It Right: Cheating's Emotional Fallout Gushes from 'Lemonade'

Beyoncé hasn't revealed what inspired her to create "Lemonade," an album that details emotions felt after learning of a husband's infidelity. But regardless of whether the album is "real," it mirrors what really happens to betrayed partners, experts said.

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Secret Atomic Role of WWII-Era Aircraft Carrier Revealed

A team of underwater archaeologists has pieced together information from declassified government documents and a shipwrecked WWII-era naval vessel to understand the secret role of one of the most historic battleships: the USS Independence.

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Mumps Outbreak at Harvard: Why Do Vaccinated People Get Sick?

The close living spaces in college dorms may make people particularly susceptible to the virus, even if they've been vaccinated.

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Dinosaurs Migrated Out of Europe as Ancient Supercontinent Broke Up

Between 230 million and 66 million years ago, dinosaurs plodded across the supercontinent Pangea, and migrated from Europe to other parts of the world. Now, researchers have visually mapped this incredible migration.

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Jellyfish from Outer Space? Amazing Glowing Creature Spotted

Near the deepest spot in the world's oceans, scientists have discovered a jellyfish that looks more alien spaceship than deep-sea cnidarian.

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7 Science Museums to Visit This Summer

During the hottest summer days, science museums can provide a cool break from the steamy temperatures outdoors.

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New Brain Atlas Reveals Where Words Are Stored

A new brain atlas of language can reveal which brain regions process different aspects of language in the brain.

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Jellyfish from Outer Space? First Look Makes You Think It! | Video

An alien-looking jellyfish was discovered while marine scientists were exploring the Enigma Seamount in the Mariana Trench, the deepest spot in the world's oceans, located in the Pacific.

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To Motivate Kids, Don't Dwell on Their Failures

Should failure be punished or praised?

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Buddhist Sculptures Discovered in Ruins of Ancient Shrine

The sculptures, one of which may depict the Gautama Buddha, show the religious life of the ancient city of Bazira.

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Photos: 1,700-Year-Old Sculptures Discovered in Ancient Shrine

Photos reveal the ancient sculptures and carvings uncovered in the Swat Valley in Pakistan. One of the sculptures depicts the Buddha.

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Simple Trick May Improve an Infant's Attention Span

Interactions with parents really do help babies learn to pay attention, a new study finds. Here's how it may work.

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Why Some Women Are Likely to Have Twins

Women with genes that alter the body's response to a hormone to stimulate egg maturation may be more likely to have nonidentical twins, new research finds.

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Pyramid Interior Revealed Using Cosmic Rays

The interior of a pyramid has been reconstructed for the first time in an ancient Egyptian pyramid using cosmic particles.

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Did Opioids Kill Prince? Why It's So Easy to Overdose

There are a number of ways that prescription opioids can be lethal.

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Spanking Makes Kids More Defiant, Studies Suggest

While spanking is a popular parenting technique, new research suggests it makes kids more anti-social and less likely to comply with parental requests.

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Do Australian Dragons Dream? Sleep Discovery Surprises Scientists

Dreaming dragons? Researchers have discovered REM and slow-wave sleep in lizards for the first time.

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Starliner Simulators: Astronauts 'Fly' Boeing Spacecraft Trainers

Two NASA astronauts using virtual switches and a control stick undocked Boeing's CST-100 Starliner commercial crew capsule from the International Space Station on Tuesday (April 26) — that is, until thunderstorms over St. Louis cut the simulation short.

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Some Catsharks See Each Other In 'Glowing Green' | Video

Under a white light this Swellshark (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) display dull colors. But when using a camera that was developed by studying the photoreceptors in their eyes, the fish glow.

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That Youthful Glow? It's in Your Genetic Makeup

Does one gene makes you younger and one gene make you old?

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Power Up with Pee: New Fuel Cell Could Generate Cheap Electricity

Instead of just flushing it away, your pee could one day generate power.

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Teens Who Do Jell-O Shots More Likely to Binge Drink

About 20 percent of underage drinkers in the United States consume alcoholic Jell-O shots, and these youth are also more likely to engage in risky drinking behaviors.

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See the World Through a Glowing Shark's Eyes

Sharks that glow? These catsharks absorb the ocean's blue light and turn it into something gorgeous.

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SpaceX Plans Mars Missions As Soon As 2018 | Video

The bold announcement from private spaceflight company occurred on April 27th, 2016 via their social feeds. They plan on launching 'Red Dragon' space capsules atop Falcon Heavy rockets, that are still under development.

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Is It Possible to Clone a Dinosaur?

Apologies to people keen on reviving extinct dinosaurs, but researchers have never recovered dinosaur DNA, which is necessary for cloning. But, intriguingly, they have found fragments of mystery DNA in dinosaur bone, experts told Live Science.

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Having More Friends May Mean Feeling Less Pain

Does friendship help you feel no pain?

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Elon Musk Will Launch Private Missions to Mars as Early as 2018

SpaceX aims to launch a private mission to Mars as early as 2018 using its Dragon spacecraft. The announcement, unveiled Wednesday April 27, puts a target on the Red Planet.

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In Photos: Glow-in-the-Dark Sharks

Scientists have found that catsharks and swellsharks can see the fluorescent patterns on their pals' bodies, and those patterns become brighter as their water world gets darker.

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Sleep Problems Linger After Head Injury

In a recent study, scientists discovered an unexpected consequence to sustaining a serious brain injury.

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Grapes: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts

Grapes are versatile fruits used in a wide range of popular foods. They are also packed with nutrients and antioxidants.

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Earth Gets Greener as Globe Gets Hotter

Carbon dioxide emissions are fueling more verdant landscapes around the globe, but the potentially temporary greening doesn't mean global warming is good.

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Fit in 60 Seconds? 1-Minute Workout May Be Good Enough

A new study finds that just 1 minute of sprinting leads to similar improvements in health and fitness as a much longer, endurance training workout.

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'Mindfulness' May Keep Depression from Coming Back

Can mindfulness keep depression symptoms at bay?

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Ancient Hyenas Ate Human Relatives Half a Million Years Ago

Tooth marks on the leg bone of a hominin, an ancient human relative, suggest that the poor soul had a gristly end, a new study finds.

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'Lost' Medieval Music Performed for First Time in 1,000 Years

After a 20-year reconstruction effort, a researcher and a performer of medieval music have brought "lost" songs from the Middle Ages back to life.

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Costly, Deadly, Complicated: These 7 Surgeries Take the Biggest Toll

Why does someone need an emergency surgery?

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Unlucky 7? Emergency Surgery Usually Means These Operations

Need to go under the knife, stat? You're probably having one of these procedures.

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Acting Sorry: Why Johnny Depp Owed Australia an Apology

Johnny Depp's latest most-watched (and highly critiqued) performance is just a little more personal than his typical thespian challenges. Here's why he and his wife were in such hot water in Australia.

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Earth Getting Greener - CO2, Climate Change and More To Blame | Video

Heightened carbon dioxide levels leads to increased photosynthesis and in turn spurs plant growth. But it's not the only thing causing the increase.

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Europe Aiming for International 'Moon Village'

The envisioned colony will be a permanent base for science, business, mining and even tourism on the moon, European Space Agency officials said.

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Dying Breed? Zoo Toils to Save Strange 'Scrotum Frog'

A critically endangered frog, whose juices are used in virility shakes, finds a new home in captivity, but will researchers be able to save the species?

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Photos: America's Only Lake Titicaca Frogs

Also referred to as scrotum frogs, these critically endangered amphibians are the main ingredient in virility shakes.

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Whiplash: Symptoms & Treatment

Whiplash is a neck injury that is common in car crashes, but it can also be caused during other types of accidents. In the United States, over 2 million people suffer from whiplash each year.

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It Takes Effort to be Selfish

A new study suggests we are altruistic at heart.

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Scientists Find New Way to Tan or Lighten Skin

Getting tan without UV rays, or lightening skin without toxic chemicals, could one day be possible thanks to a new discovery.

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Why Pregnant Woman Are More Prone to Yeast Infections

The FDA is investigating whether a drug used to treat yeast infections poses risks to pregnant women. Here's why pregnant women are more likely to get yeast infections.

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4,000 Sickened in Spain: How Does a Virus Get into Bottled Water?

Thousands of people in Spain were recently sickened with a virus spreading from an unlikely source: bottled water.

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Time to Change Your Sheets? Bedbugs Have Favorite Colors

Do bedbugs prefer their hiding places to be a certain color?

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Camera Hogs: Wild Pigs and Other Amazonian Wildlife Pose for 'Selfies'

Thanks to a network of motion-activated camera traps, little-seen forest animals are taking a turn in the limelight.

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In Photos: Amazing Amazon Animal 'Selfies'

Motion activated cameras capture Amazon animals in a previously unexplored region of a Peruvian rainforest.

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Small-Brained Titanosaur Had Super Senses

The teeny-tiny head of a ginormous, long-necked titanosaur is revealing secrets about the massive, 95-million-year-old paleo beast, a new study finds.

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Photos: Rare Titanosaur Skull: Tiny Brains, Good Vision

Paleontologists are practically giddy with the discovery of a new dinosaur skull. The newly identified titanosaur (sarmientosaurus musacchioi) is incredibly long-necked and long-tailed dinosaur that lived about 95 million years ago during the Cretaceous p

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Newly Discovered Titanosaur Skull - 3D Model Created | Video

The Sarmientosaurus musacchioi was recently discoverered is Patagonia. Researchers happened to find its skull (a very rare discovery - sauropod heads usually do not fossilize near the body).

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Should You Wear Underwear to Bed?

Prefer going Commando at night? Here's what health experts say.

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Obesity Rates in US Kids Still Rising, Study Says

Despite reports that childhood obesity may be declining in some parts of the United States, a new study suggests that childhood obesity is still on the rise nationwide.

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Whodunit? Mystery Lines Show Up in Satellite Image of Caspian Sea

NASA asked scientists and the public to explain mysterious lines on the Caspian Sea floor and got an answer.

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Why Do Birds Sing the Same Song Over and Over?

As springtime and summer emerge, so does the twittering of birds. But why do these birds sing the same song over and over?

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Mars Comes to Earth: Scientists 'Visit' Red Planet with Augmented Reality

NASA is aiming to send astronauts to Mars sometime in the 2030s, but a new technology could help scientists explore the surface of the Red Planet — from its sprawling craters to its enormous volcanoes — from right here on Earth.

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Hairy-Legged 'Chewbacca Beetle' Discovered in New Guinea

The towering and shaggy Wookiee character Chewbacca from the "Star Wars" movies has a new namesake — a tiny weevil recently discovered in New Guinea.

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Are Sports Drinks Better or Worse Than Water?

Many sports drinks tout a long list of vitamins and electrolytes on their labels, but are these drinks really better than plain old water?

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Cauliflower: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts

Often maligned for being bland, cauliflower, when prepared properly, can be flavorful as well as healthful.

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Who Will Prevent the Next Chernobyl? (Op-Ed)

Nuclear disasters are not inevitable — if governments learn the lessons from past meltdowns.

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Hubble Telescope Captures Sharpest Image Yet of Mysterious Red Rectangle

The Red Rectangle is so named because of its strange shape and striking color. But this stellar nebula looks more like a cosmic "X" in this new image from Hubble.

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'Axion-like Particles' Probably Not a Dark Matter Answer

Astronomers are highly aware that the vast majority of matter in our universe is invisible, or 'dark.' So what the heck is it? Well, now we have a good idea as to what it probably isn't.

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An Unusual Case of a Bulging Esophagus

About 50 years after having surgery, a man sought medical help for a rather unusual condition.

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He Will Rock You: Decoding Freddie Mercury's Vocal Prowess

Freddie Mercury's impressive vocal abilities are explained, in the first analysis of the singer's technique.

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Tesla Coils 'Sing' in Electrifying Performance

For the band ArcAttack, harnessing the power of 1 million volts of electricity — and turning that energy into music — is business as usual.

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New Wearable Device Is Virtual Ski Coach Inside Your Boot

Whether you fear face-planting the moment you get off a chairlift or you're perfectly at home on the slopes but want to better navigate a tricky black-diamond course, a new wearable gadget for skiers is here to help.

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William Shatner: 'Star Trek' Tech Is 'Not That Far-Fetched'

Even though humans aren't zooming to distant worlds at warp speed or using a transporter to teleport between two locations, Shatner says some of Star Trek's most out-of-this-world tech may not be so out of reach.

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Massive Coral Reef Discovered in the Amazon River

A massive reef system lurking in the mouth of the Amazon River hides a hidden menagerie of strange and wonderful underwater creatures.

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Fire-Breathers from 'Game of Thrones': 9 Real-Life 'Dragons'

As "Game of Thrones" returns to HBO with a new season, Live Science takes a look at some real-world "dragons."

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NASA Honors Prince by Tweeting Photo of Purple Nebula

NASA paid its respects to Prince with a gorgeous space image that recalled the late musician's most famous album, Purple Rain.

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Why Do People Sneeze in Threes?

Sometimes a sneeze is a solitary "Achoo!" Other times, sneezes come in twos or threes, leaving those in earshot wondering exactly when to sneak in a "bless you."

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Here Are the US Counties with the Largest Rise in Drug Overdose Deaths

Some U.S. counties have seen a 70-fold increase in drug overdose deaths in the last few decades, a new study finds.

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Are You an 'Environmentalist'? Fewer in US Say They Are

Americans have a complex relationship with caring about the environment, it turns out.

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Poison Pen: Deadly Potions in Shakespeare's Plays

On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, what better time to revisit the lethal draughts and concoctions that appeared in several of his plays?

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Cellfina: Is There Finally a Procedure to Banish Cellulite?

An expensive new procedure claims to get rid of cellulite. Does it work?

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Why Some 'Unhealthy' Eating Behaviors Might Not Be That Bad

Dining out or eating canned foods might not actually be so bad for your waistline, a new study from Spain suggests.

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Aurorasaurus! Citizens Keep Watch as Auroras Light Up the Skies

Night-sky enthusiasts are looking to the heavens for dancing lights in the name of science ─ or Aurorasaurus, as the project is called. The online community is a hub for citizen-scientists to gather and share aurora data via the project's website and mob

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Woman's Paranoia Had an Unusual Cause

Here's why a married woman suddenly suspected her husband was cheating.

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A Guide to Tap Water's Weird Flavors

If you want to know why your water tastes funny -- whether it tastes like pencil shavings, bleach, metal, dirt, fish, mold, medicine, gasoline, salt, rotten eggs or wet dog -- we've got answers.

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Bizarre Ice-Forming Bacteria's Secrets Revealed

Ice-nucleating bacteria help form ice at higher temperatures by creating pockets of high- and low-density water, new research explains.

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How Jet-Black Metal Converts Sunlight to Steam Power

Steam power, once a major force behind the Industrial Revolution, could be coming back into fashion, after Chinese researchers designed the world's "darkest metal" that converts sunlight to steam at roughly 90 percent efficiency.

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Eras of Time Since the Beginning (Infographic)

Geological eras since the origin of the Earth.

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Chart of Geological Time (Infographic)

Eons, eras, periods and epochs.

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'A Beautiful Planet' by IMAX in Photos

NASA astronauts attended "mini-film school" masterclasses with cinematographer James Neihouse and director Toni Myers, to capture stunning view of Earth for IMAX 3D.

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Earth Is 'A Beautiful Planet' from an Astronaut's-Eye-View

Earthbound humans can now experience a view that emulates an astronaut's perspective more closely than anything ever seen before.

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Volatile Sakurajima Volcano is a Lightning Laboratory

Volcanic lightning is more than flashy — it may help predict eruption dangers at night and during storms.

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Expert Voices Dr Jeffrey Johnson

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Does Marijuana Make You Stupid?

The question of whether using pot lowers IQ is still contested, but several long-term studies find no significant cognitive declines.

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A Royal Wardrobe Recovered from 17th-Century Shipwreck

A box containing a woman's opulently decorated clothing has been recovered from a 17th century shipwreck, and it may have even been the clothing of royalty, researchers said.

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Photos: Opulent Royal Booty Unearthed from a 17th Century Shipwreck

A box containing a woman's opulently decorated clothing has been recovered from a 17th century shipwreck, and it may have even been the clothing of royalty, researchers said.

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The Flu (Influenza): Causes Symptoms & Treatment

The flu (short for influenza) is a respiratory virus that affects the throat, nose, bronchi and, sometimes, the lungs.

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Brain Hemorrhage: Causes Symptoms & Treatment

A brain hemorrhage is bleeding in or around the brain. Brain hemorrhages occur when an artery in the brain bursts.

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5 Surprising Sleep Discoveries

No one knows exactly why we sleep, but researchers continue to uncover important discoveries about the mysterious phenomenon, including some that seem counterintuitive.

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For Social Work to Work People Need to Know They Belong (Op-Ed)

Social work can change lives, but that requires more than just providing a clean bed and food on the table.

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'First Night' Insomnia: Why You Don't Sleep Well in a New Place

If you've ever had a hard time sleeping on the first night in a new place, a new study may offer you an explanation: One half of your brain stays more awake than the other.

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Sci-Tech Visionaries Gather for 'Future Is Here' Festival

This weekend, hundreds of scientists, tech visionaries and industry leaders will flock to the nation's capital for Smithsonian magazine's "Future Is Here" festival.

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108-Year-Old Message in a Bottle Is Oldest Ever Found

The bottle started as a research project and is now a world-record holder.

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Baby Titanosaurs Were Capable As Soon As Hatched | Video

These Rapetosaurs – among the smallest known long-necked dinosaurs other than fossilized embryos . –  were active, capable of a wider array of maneuvers than adult members of their species and didn’t need parental care after hatching. 

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What Happens When Women Get Their Periods in Space

What do astronauts do when they get their periods?

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Did Prince Die from the Flu? How the Virus Kills

People often underestimate how deadly the common virus can be.

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Great Barrier Reef Devastated by Coral Bleaching

The vast majority of the world's largest reef ecosystem has been ravaged by coral bleaching.

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Levitating Sled Sets New World Speed Record

A magnetic levitating sled designed to test the delicate instrumentation on board weapons systems has just broken its own speed record, nearly reaching the speed of sound.

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Lap Dinos? Gigantic Sauropods Started Out Chihuahua-Size

About 67 million years ago, a baby sauropod dinosaur with a long skinny neck, a slender tail and a little head died of starvation during a prehistoric drought.

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Healthy Eating Trick: Use Tech to Order Food

A new study finds that people tend to pick food that's higher in calories (and less healthy) when speaking out loud, as opposed to when they choose nonverbally.

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Zap! Sparking the Brain Stimulates Creativity

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) was used to stimulate an area of the brain known to be associated with creativity.

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12 Outstanding Artificial Reefs to Visit

Not all coral reefs emerge from naturally occurring objects on the sea bottom.

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This Look Makes Candidates More Electable

If you don't look up for the job, you may not get it.

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'Gay' Lions Are Actually Just Bros Hugging

Despite the buzz about two male lions participating in same-sex behavior, these wild cats are not gay and are instead showing a little male-male bromance.

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Oldest Viking Crucifix Uncovered in Denmark

A gorgeous golden trinket which was recently unearthed by a hobbyist metal detector may be the oldest cross in Denmark.

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Why Do Cats Stretch So Much?

If there were an Olympic event for stretching, cats would win gold. They're constantly stretching their muscles, likely for many of the same reasons that people do, experts told Live Science.

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Designer Medicine Needs More Than Big Data It Needs New Science (Op-Ed)

Science rests on data, of that there can be no doubt.

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Happy Earth Day! 6 Books to Read to Celebrate the Planet

Whether you're planning to mark the occasion by planting a tree, volunteering for an environmental organization or cleaning up your local park, here are six books to add to your Earth Day reading list.

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Google Celebrates National Park Week with Virtual Views

It's National Park Week, but for anyone who is stuck indoors and can't hit the road, Google is making it easy to virtually visit many of America's treasures.

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Watch the Titanic Sink in Real Time (Video)

A mesmerizing new video shows the slow-motion disaster of the RMS Titanic sinking at sea.

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Oldest Depiction Of Ancient Egyptian Demons Found

The newly found drawings show demonic entities populated the ancient Egyptians' imaginations as far back as 4,000 years ago.

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How Your Diet Affects Your Risk of Colon Polyps

How different diets fire up — or dampen down — inflammation in the gut.

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Life Expectancy Drops for US White Women

Life expectancy for white women in the U.S. has dropped for the second time in recent years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Why Does Virtual Reality Make Some People Sick

Tech companies are betting big on virtual reality, but they have to overcome some physiological barriers such as VR sickness.

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How to Use Game Theory to Negotiate with Your Kids: Q&A

The most expert and ruthless negotiator you can imagine can't hold a candle to the single-minded maneuvers of a child.

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Building for Egypt's First Female Pharaoh Discovered

The ancient stone blocks depict Egypt's first female pharaoh as a woman.

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This 'Smart' Juicer Is Like a Keurig Machine for Juice

A company has developed a new high-tech juicer that can deliver fresh, organic juice with the simple push of a button.

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Cantaloupes: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts

Cantaloupes are packed with vitamins A and C, and since they have high water content, they are low in calories.

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Bedwetting: Causes & Treatment

Bedwetting is common among young children. If it continues past age 7, there may be an underlying problem, and medical attention is recommended.

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Longer Legs Linked to Cancer Risk

How does your height affect your risk of cancer?

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Aspirin Linked to Lower Brain Cancer Risk

Does an aspirin a day keep brain cancer away?

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Flexible Camera Wraps Around Objects to Capture 360-Degree Views

A new camera that looks like a flat sheet of paper is so thin and flexible that it could be wrapped around everyday objects, such as desks, cars, streetlights and even clothing, new research shows.

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Spectacular Auroras Captured in Dramatic New Time-Lapse Video

The shimmering atmospheric lighting displays known as auroras have never looked sharper than in a new NASA video.

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Incredible Light Trick Makes Backward Time Travel Possible

A simple, clever new experiment shows that, at faster-than-light speeds, waves can appear to be traveling backward in time.

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Intricate Aurora Details Seen From Space | UHD Video Montage

No one who isn’t an astronaut has ever seen the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis like this. Harmonic produced this mash-up of solar storm-induced beauty for the NASA TV UHD channel.

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'Extraordinary Find': Ancient Roman Villa Unearthed in Britain

One of Britain's best-preserved Roman-age villas was recently discovered beneath a home in southwest England.

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In Photos: Well-Preserved Roman Villa Found Beneath UK Home

A well-preserved Roman villa was discovered underground in southwest England, beneath homeowner Luke Irwin's property.

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Dinosaur Decline Started Long Before Asteroid Impact

The dinosaurs — the so-called tyrants of the Mesozoic era — weren't exactly thriving during their last few million years on Earth, a new study finds.

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How the Plants Around Your Home May Affect Your Life Span

Having a lot of green around your home might help you live longer, according to a new study of more than 100,000 U.S. women.

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Is Mysterious Figure at Stanley Hotel a Ghost?

A strange image was photographed in a supposedly haunted hotel: ghost or glitch?

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Coffee Linked to Reduced Risk of Endometrial Cancer

Yup, there's more good news for coffee lovers.

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Alien 'Wow!' Signal Could Soon be Explained

Was the 1977 'Wow!' signal communications from an alien civilization? Or was it interference from a passing comet? In 2017, we may finally have an answer.

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Under Fire: Flame-Broiled Fish Linked with Higher Breast Cancer Risk

What's the healthiest way to cook fish?

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Mystery of Mummified Lung Solved

New analysis reveals that a copper belt might have contributed to the mummification of a lung belonging to Merovingian royalty.

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Weird and Wonderful: 9 Bizarre Spiders

Spiders come in all shapes and sizes, and many have some unusual features that set them apart, whether it's their web-spinning abilities, what they like to eat or their strange mating habits. Here are nine of the most bizarre spiders in the world.

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Bizarre Ant Life Rafts Have Assigned Seating

When ants work together to build living rafts during floods, they each have an assigned role to play.

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Hiking with Kids: 7 Tips for Getting Outside this Summer

Getting outside is good for kids and families. Here's how to make hiking fun.

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How to Photograph Wildflowers

Wildflowers are now emerging in stunning landscapes — use these tips to catch the scenes in beautiful photos.

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The Vibrant Wildflowers of Carizzo National Monument (Photos)

Wildflowers are in bloom! Grab your camera and check out these photography tips.

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Grizzly Bear Facts

Grizzly bears are a type of brown bear that lives in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Canada and Alaska.

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Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador Aren't Related: Here's Why

They may have happened within days of one another, but the devastating earthquakes in Japan had nothing to do with the strong temblor that struck Ecuador over the weekend, experts say.

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'Magic Mushroom' Drug Psilocybin May Help with Feeling Rejected

The hallucinogen found in magic mushrooms may help ease the pain of rejection or social exclusion, a small new study suggests.

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Eating Nuts Linked to Lower Risk of Colon Cancer

When it comes to colon cancer risk, should you go nuts?

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Cosmic Ray Tech May Unlock Pyramids' Secrets

A new generation of muon telescopes has been built to detect the presence of secret structures within Egypt's pyramids.

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For Love or Money: How Finances Influence Your Search for a Mate

Money can't buy you love, the old saying goes. But does science say otherwise?

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Endangered Titicaca Frogs Are Real Awkward When They Eat | Video

Feeding time for the endangered Lake Titicaca frogs in the collections of the Denver Zoo. The frogs leap to snap at red wiggler worms but sometimes miscalculate and chomp down on a buddy's leg.

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Your Genes May Influence When You Lose Your Virginity

The age at which people first have sex is largely influenced by social factors, but genes play a role too.

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Ikea's New Chainless Bike Never Rusts

Dealing with a rusty bicycle chain can be a messy affair, but a new bike from Ikea solves that problem. The furniture retail giant recently introduced its "Sladda" bike, which uses an oil-free and corrosion-resistant drive belt rather than a metal chain.

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What Causes Eerie Volcanic Lightning?

Lightning flashing in the sky during volcanic eruptions stems both from ash and from ice, scientists find.

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No, the Moon Won't Turn Green on Wednesday

Have you read that the moon will turn green on April 20 or May 29? Don't believe it.

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Hitler's Rise: How a Homeless Artist Became a Murderous Tyrant

How did a mediocre artist without many social skills manage to become a murderous dictator? Here's a look at Hitler's early rise to power.

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Ultrathin 'E-Skin' Turns Your Hand into an Electronic Display

Your smartphone could one day be replaced by an electronic display laminated to the back of your hand, if the inventors of a new ultrathin "e-skin" have their way.

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Why Don't Fish Have Necks?

Fish have fins and gills, but they don't have necks. That's partly because it would be difficult to swim quickly with a neck that wagged back and forth in the water.

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The Deadliest Day of the Week

Which day will it be?

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Searching for the Vikings: 3 Sites Possibly Found in Canada

If the discoveries are confirmed, they would add to the single known Viking settlement in the New World, located at L'Anse aux Meadows on the northern tip of Newfoundland.

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In Photos: Viking Outposts Possibly Found in Canada

Archaeologists are investigating three sites that may have served as Viking outposts about 1,000 years ago.

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Why Does Asparagus Make Your Pee Smell Funny?

Here's what gives "asparagus pee" that sulfurous smell and why some people just can't detect the odor.

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Giant Green 'Spider' Invades Stellar Nursery in Eerie New Image

An enormous space "spider," glowing a strange and radioactive shade of green, stretches its many legs across the cosmos in a stunning new NASA photo.

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Get Ready: Mars Reverses Its Course In the Sky Saturday

Look up this weekend to catch bright Mars as it begins a zigzag detour across the spring sky.

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Why Do So Many Earthquakes Strike Japan?

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck southern Japan today, less than two days after a 6.2-magnitude temblor rocked the same region, triggering tsunami advisories in the area. Why do so many earthquakes strike this part of the world?

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Shackled Skeletons Could Be Ancient Greek Rebels

A mass grave holding the bodies of at least 80 prisoners has been unearthed just outside of Athens, and may hold the bodies of members of an ancient revolt.

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Does The Full Moon Make Kids Hyper? Here’s What Science Says

A new study looks at whether kids really are more hyper and sleep less on nights with a full moon. Here's what it found.

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Chemicals in Fast Food: Should You Be Worried?

A new study suggests another reason to avoid fast food.

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What Is Cellulite?

What's causing those lumps and bumps on your hips and thighs?

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Master of Escapes: How an Octopus Broke Out of Its Aquarium

In the dark of night, an enterprising octopus named Inky snuck out of his tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand and made an eight-armed dash for freedom.

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Mysterious Outbreak: 5 Things to Know About Elizabethkingia

An outbreak of a rare bacterial illness that first appeared in Wisconsin has now popped up in two nearby states, officials say.

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How to Talk to Someone with a Terminal Illness

If someone is facing a health emergency or terminal illness, it can be difficult to know the right thing to say. Do you tell them everything will be OK? Change the subject? Share the story of your Aunt Sally, who died of cancer 10 years ago?

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Why Artificial Intelligence Makes a Better Doctor Than a Dinner Guest

Artificial intelligence has had its share of ups and downs recently.

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9 Tips for Choosing the Best Bug Spray

Find out how to keep those pesky mosquitoes and ticks from feasting on your skin this summer.

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Make Earth Day Active with These 5 Volunteer Ideas

For some, Earth Day is a time to explore nature and reflect on the planet's health. For others, it's a time to take action.

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Facts About Gnus (Wildebeests)

Wildebeests, also called gnus, are large African antelopes.

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Why Do Teeth Turn Yellow?

A number of different things can affect the color of your teeth and turn them yellow.

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The Atlantic Coast Is Sinking

The East Coast is sinking, which is worsening the impacts of sea level rise. These are the hot spots.

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DARPA Space Plane Could Make Daily Satellite Launches Possible

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Experimental Spaceplane (XS-1) program, which aims to make launching satellites a daily occurrence, is moving on to new phases of development. The vehicle's first flight could come in 2019.

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Turn Your Photos Into Fine-Art 'Paintings' on Free Website

Your selfies may never hang in a fine-art museum, but now you can see what they'd look like if they were painted in the style of famous artworks.

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Did the Sun Eat a Primordial Super-Earth?

Was there a so-called 'super-Earth' planet that formed inside the orbit of Mercury? If so, it might have been eaten by our sun.

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Skin Condition Linked to Risk of Aneurysm

Can a skin condition shed light on what's going on inside your blood vessels?

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'Love Handles' Transformed into Insulin-Producing Cells

A new technique reprograms people's fat to become mature pancreatic beta cells, the cells that regulate how sugar from food is turned into fuel for cells.

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Lost Wright Brothers' 'Flying Machine' Patent Resurfaces

The patent file for the Wright Brothers' "Flying Machine" has returned to the National Archives, after being misplaced 36 years ago.

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Expert Voices - Don Lincoln

Co-author of more than 800 scientific papers, Don Lincoln pursues a range of elusive questions, from the nature of dark matter to the structure of quarks and leptons.

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'The Fourth Industrial Revolution': New Book Explores How Tech Is Changing Us | Video

The new book from founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, Professor Klaus Schwab, examines revolutionary modern technologies and how they are impacting today's societies and individuals.

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Ancient Human Sacrifice Had Gruesome Role in Creating Hierarchies

In ancient cultures, the poor lived on the razor's edge — literally.

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Neanderthal Table Manners: They Used Toothpicks, Too

Scientists have evidence that Neanderthals may have used prehistoric toothpicks to get annoying bits of food out of their teeth.

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Silvery Hairs Turn Ants into Walking Mirrors

The Saharan silver ant can keep cool in the blistering heat of the desert thanks to tiny, reflective silver hairs that cover its body and reflect the light.

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Here's the Best Way to Apologize, According to Science

Sorry not sorry? Here's how to fix that.

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What Is Flesh-Eating Bacteria?

Flesh-eating bacteria refers to any of several strains of bacteria that can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a severe infection that destroys muscles, skin and tissue.

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Zika Virus Does Cause Microcephaly, Report Confirms

Researchers from the CDC confirmed cause-and-effect.

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Jeepers, Peepers! Tully Monster's Eyes Proves It's a Vertebrate

A tiny clue hidden in the bizarre eyes of the 300-million-year-old remains of a "Tully monster" has helped scientists determine that the curious creature is a vertebrate, a new study finds.

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Supersonic Plane Sends Shock Waves Rippling Across the Sun (Photo)

Photographers have captured a stunning new image of a supersonic jet racing past the sun, with the fine details of its shock wave revealed.

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Why People 'Lose Themselves' When They Take LSD

LSD can have a bizarre effect called "ego dissolution." Now, scientists say they have discovered how it works.

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Here's How Much Alcohol is OK to Drink in 19 Countries

Here are some interesting takeaways and odd facts about safe drinking guidelines around the world.

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Paralyzed Man Moves Fingers with Brain Implant

New technology gives a paralyzed man the ability to use his hand again.

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Rare Collection of Shakespeare Plays Turns Up in Scottish Mansion

A previously unknown copy of Shakespeare's First Folio was recently authenticated in Scotland.

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Watch an Amazing Encounter Between Two Deadly Predators (Video)

A rare Eurasian lynx scared a wolf off from approaching her kittens in the wilds of the Carpathian Mountains.

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Stephen Hawking: We Probably Won't Find Aliens Anytime Soon

Will humanity find intelligent alien life anytime soon? Probably not, according to theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking.

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Too Much Alcohol? Drinking Guidelines Vary by Country

Exactly what counts as "drinking too much alcohol" varies widely among countries, a new study finds.

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Road Rage Science: Former NFL Player's Death Reveals Why We Lose It

Freak-outs on the road can be considered a mental disorder, or at the very least, may stem from brain abnormalities.

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Guys Give Each Other a Break on Weight (But Not Women)

Men don't factor in other men's weight when ranking their attractiveness, even though weight is a key piece of their decision when judging women.

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Facts About Ferrets

Ferrets are small, furry creatures with long tails and pear-shaped bodies. They are related to wolverines, ermines, minks and weasels.

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Collider Unleashed! The LHC Will Soon Hit Its Stride

In discovering the Higgs boson, the Large Hadron Collider was groundbreaking, but now the supercollider is about to ramp up to full energy.

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Grinning or Nervous Face? People Interpret Emojis Differently

Sure, a picture's worth a thousand words, but when you use emojis, you may be saying something that you didn't intend.

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Stephen Hawking's 'Starshot': 5 Fun Facts About Alpha Centauri

Earthlings may have left boot prints on the moon, but even nearby stars, such as the bright Alpha Centauri system, have long been out of reach.

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Light-Up Device Lets You 'Talk' to Fireflies

A handheld device lets users communicate with fireflies by producing light pulses in patterns that mimic actual firefly signals.

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Endangered Wolf Meets a Lynx Family | Video

As Europe’s endangered wildlife rebounds, rare animals such as wolves and lynxes are having extraordinary encounters.

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Stephen Hawking Helps Launch Project 'Starshot' for Interstellar Space Exploration

Stephen Hawking is helping to lead Breakthrough Starshot, an effort to develop tiny, light-propelled spacecraft that could reach the Alpha Centauri star system just 20 years after blasting off.

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20 Percent Light Speed To Alpha Centauri! Nanocraft Concept Unveiled | Video

The Breakthrough Starshot project aims to launch a a mission that would be able make it to our nearest star system, Alpha Centauri, in just over 20 years.

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Stephen Hawking: 'Transcending Our Limits' With Breakthrough Starshot | Video

On April 12th, 2016, the new project to develop light-propelled nanocrafts that could reach our nearest star, Alpha Centauri, was unveiled.

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Leonardo Da Vinci's Living Relatives Found

A forensic search identifies direct descendants of the Renaissance genius. And researchers hint there are some surprising names.

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Are We Living in a Computer Simulation?

High-profile physicists and philosophers gathered to debate whether we are real or virtual — and what it means either way.

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10 Bizarre Diseases You Can Get Outdoors

If you go down to the woods today…

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Israel's Oldest Glass Factory Discovered

Translucent turquoise chunks of raw glass and collapsed, ash-covered kilns provide the first archaeological evidence of glass production in Israel during the Late Roman period.

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Red Crabs Swarm Like Insects in Incredible Underwater Video

A disturbance in ocean waters near the coast of Panama led marine biologists to an unexpected and incredible sight.

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Huge Crab Swarm Surprises Submarine Crew | Video

The Pleuroncodes planipes swarm were moving off the coast of Panama on April 18th, 2015. The discovery of the crabs was unusual, as they have never been spotted that far south.

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World's Longest Snake Dies 3 Days After Capture

A humongous reticulated python measuring more than 26 feet (8 meters) long was captured at a Malaysian construction site last week, but the snake died three days later while laying an egg.

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Too Little Sleep Boosts Risk of Catching a Cold

Too little shut eye may increase your risk of catching a cold or other common infection, a new study suggests.

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Daily Aspirin Is Most Beneficial in Your 50s, Panel Says

Taking low-dose daily aspirin can lower your risk of heart disease and colon cancer, new recommendations say.

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Here's How You Can Prevent Foot Blisters While Running

Running can take a toll on your feet, often in the form of painful blisters, but now, scientists say they've shown there's a simple way to prevent this common injury.

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Brain Injury Signs Show Up in Retired NFL Players

A study of men who've retired from the NFL shows that many have suffered brain injuries.

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Mathematical Ability Revealed in Brain Scans

The ways that our brains process language and complex mathematical thinking can be quite different, according to a new study.

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The Brain on LSD: New Scans Show Drug's Trippy Effects

What does the brain look like on LSD?

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The Bible Is Really Old, Handwriting Analysis Reveals

New evidence of widespread literacy in the kingdom of Judah supports the notion that some of the Old Testament was compiled before the first temple was destroyed

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The Tee-Hee Test: Laughter Reveals Your Real Friends

It's no joke — laughter can actually provide clues about whether people are among friends or strangers, a new study finds.

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Audio of Laughter Between Friends Makes Hadza Bushman Laugh | Video

When presented with audio clips of co-laughter between friends and strangers, the Hadza Bushman was all smiles when hearing the "friends" laugh.

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'Smart' Spray Cans Could Make Anyone a Mural Artist

A team of researchers has designed a prototype for a robotic, radio-controlled method that reproduces photographs as large-scale paintings.

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Zika Virus Linked with Another Brain Disease: What's ADEM?

Some people infected with the Zika virus may develop a rare neurological disorder that is similar to multiple sclerosis, a new study from Brazil suggests.

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New 'Rembrandt' Painting Was Created by Computer

A computer algorithm has analyzed all of Rembrandt's work and re-created the "next" version of the Dutch master's paintings.

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Unexplained 'Genetic Superheroes' Overcome Disease Mutations

A tiny number of people in the world seemed to have escaped their genetic destiny. Scientists want to study how they did it.

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Climate Change Is Messing with Earth's Axis

By melting the planet's ice, climate change is causing Earth's poles to drift. What's next?

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Pope Francis and Conscience: What Science Says About Morality

The Catholic Church has rigorous language explaining morality, but today Pope Francis urged people to look inward at their consciences while weighing through moral dilemmas.

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Why Neanderthals Likely Fathered Few Kids with Modern Humans

Neanderthal men carried a Y chromosome that often may have led to miscarriages if or when Neanderthals and modern humans got together, new research suggests.

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Surprise! Gigantic Black Hole Found in Cosmic Backwater

One of the biggest black holes ever found sits in a cosmic backwater, like a towering skyscraper in a small town. The find may force researchers to rethink their ideas about where gigantic black holes reside, and how many of them exist.

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Milky Way Mystery: Here's What Caused the Galaxy's Youngest Supernova

The Milky Way's youngest supernova was probably caused by the collision of two ultradense remnants of stars, new research suggests.

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Fitbit Helps Doctors in Man's ER Visit

For one New Jersey man, wearing a fitness tracker paid off in a big way: Doctors in the emergency room used the gadget to help determine the best way to treat his heart problem.

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'Sea Hunter': World's First Unmanned Ship Stalks Subs

DARPA recently christened its first unmanned submarine, which is designed to find and eliminate the enemy's ultraquiet diesel submarines.

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No, Planet Nine Won't Kill Us All

Yesterday (April 7), the New York Post published a video claiming that Planet Nine — a hypothesized world in the solar system's far outer reaches — could send asteroids and comets hurtling into Earth soon. Don't believe it.

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Why Doesn't Saliva Quench Your Thirst?

As every thirsty person knows, swallowing your spit doesn't do the trick. But why is that? Saliva is about 98 percent water, so shouldn't it be hydrating?

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Will La Niña Follow One of the Strongest Ever El Niños?

After reaching an exceptionally strong peak, El Niño is waning. A La Niña could follow next fall.

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Why Do People Flock To Exhibits of Dead Humans? (Op-Ed)

Since the start of "plastination" in the 1970s, the preserved remains in "Body Worlds" has hosted millions of visitors to its exhibits, including six spin-offs.

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Not So Gnarly: Skateboarding Sends 176 Kids to the ER Every Day

Why "safety first" for skateboarding is essential.

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Panama Papers: Just How Big Is the World's Biggest Data Leak?

The leak of more than 11.5 million documents from a law firm in Panama that specializes in creating off-shore tax havens for wealthy clients around the world is being dubbed an unprecedented event — the largest leak in history.

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Sleepy Teens Are More Likely to Engage in Risky Behaviors

Teens who are tired are more likely to do risky things that wind up hurting them, a new study suggests.

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Shape-Shifting Drones Could Be Made from Metal-Foam Hybrid

Miniature drones that can morph from flying machines into underwater vehicles by changing the shape of their wings in midair could be a step closer, thanks to a new material that acts as a hybrid between stiff metal and spongy foam.

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Origami-Inspired Medical Tech Heals Better | Video

NSF-funded mechanical engineers at Brigham Young University are reducing the number of sutures needed in certain minimally invasive surgeries by applying principles of origami.

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Kids Want Rules Around Social Tech & Screen Time | Video

NSF-funded researchers at the universities of Washington and Michigan find twice as many children as parents are embarrassed about family members over-sharing personal information about them.

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Why Hope Remains for Saving the World's Largest Gorillas (Op-Ed)

With ramped up protection, the enormous Grauer's gorilla can be saved.

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World's Largest Gorillas Are at Risk (Photos)

Even enormous gorillas are at risk from ongoing conflict in Congo.

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Are These 'Antiques' Imported from Syria Funding Terrorists?

Live Science has found that $26 million worth of "antiques" have been imported from Syria since the ongoing war began, worrying some that these may be looted items whose sale could be funding terrorists.

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Here's How Money Could Actually Buy Happiness

Money really can buy happiness — if you buy things that "match" your personality, a new study from the United Kingdom suggests.

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Humans Should Edit Genes to Survive In Space, Scientist Says (Video)

Humans may need to genetically engineer themselves to withstand the harsh and unpredictable environments encountered during long-term space travel, one researcher says.

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Even Babies Will 'Sell Out' for a Price

Even babies will "do business" with the bad guy if the price is right. At least that's what a duo of psychologists has found in a lab study of little ones as young as 12 months.

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Siblings' Dilemma? Solve Backseat Bickering with Game Theory (Op-Ed)

Raising kids can be challenging, but a little game theory can help you master the conflicts.

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'The Game Theorist's Guide to Parenting' (US 2016): Book Excerpt

Parenting is hard, but a little game theory may help you gain an edge.

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I Put on a Robotic Suit and Aged 50 Years

They say that youth is wasted on the young, but I'd like to amend that. It's wasted on young people who haven't tried on the R70i robotic aging suit.

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Photos: Live Science Reporter Ages 50 Years with R70i Exoskeleton

The R70i aging suit made me feel like I had aged about 50 years in 5 seconds.

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Ancient Water Bird Survived Attack by Short-Necked 'Sea Monster'

Scientists have found what may be the world's luckiest Hesperornis — an ancient water bird that escaped the snapping jaws of a plesiosaur about 70 million years ago in prehistoric South Dakota.

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Power Up! Playing Video Games May Boost Your Brain

Are video games good for the brain?

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Injection of Tiny Beads Could Curb Hunger, Promote Weight Loss

Is weight loss surgery about to get a lot less surgical?

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Weight-Loss Supplements May Contain Banned Drug

A drug banned from competitive sports can be found at high doses in some weight-loss and workout supplements.

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Trap-Jaw Spiders Nab Prey at Superfast Speeds

Wee arachnids with unusual "jaw" structures are unexpectedly swift predators.

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See Stunning 360-Degree Views of Spectacular Victoria Falls (Video)

Now, even those who can't make it to Africa can get an unforgettable look at Victoria Falls.

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Oil-Eating Microbes Threaten Shipwrecks and Ocean Life

The microbes that once thrived around deep-sea shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico have transformed significantly after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, according to a new study.

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Revamp Your Kitchen with Virtual Reality App from Ikea

Furniture-retail giant Ikea has unveiled a virtual reality experience that could make decorating decisions easy, at least when it comes to outfitting your kitchen.

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Freshwater Oases: 10 Stunning Lakes You Can Swim In

Looking for a good way to cool off this summer? Try jumping in a freshwater lake.

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One Question Could Help Spot Drinking Problems in Teens

One simple question may reveal a lot about a teen's risk for alcohol problems, a new study finds.

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New Bizarre State of Matter Seems to Split Fundamental Particles

Scientists have created a new state of matter that seems to split electrons.

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Super-Spider Power! Arachnid’s ‘Trap-Jaw’ Chomps With Lightning Speed | Slo-Mo Video

This Chilean spider was recorded at 3,000 frames per second, but played here 150x slower. Still, the bite takes place in less than one video frame. Named ‘Semysmauchenius sp1,’ the animal uses "power-amplified cheliceral strikes."

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Bullet Links Lawrence of Arabia to Famous Ambush

Archaeologists have discovered a piece of evidence that places Lawrence of Arabia at the scene of a train ambush in Saudi Arabia in 1917.

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Clearing the Air, China Now Leads World in Clean Energy (Op-Ed)

Literally choked by dirty air, China has now become a global force for clean energy.

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Mysterious Plain of Jars Site Holds Human Remains

An ancient burial site has been discovered at the mysterious Plain of Jars, an archaeological site in remote central Laos littered with thousands of stone vessels.

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Street Heroin Use Could Be Curbed with Morphine-Like Drug

Heroin addiction is notoriously difficult to overcome, but a new study finds that some people with particularly serious addictions may benefit from treatment with a drug related to morphine.

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Woman's Weight-Loss Surgery Leads to Vision Loss

Vision problems in one woman were traced back to an uncommon source.

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In Photos: Exploring the Mysterious Plain of Jars Site

The mysterious Plain of Jars is an archaeological site in central Laos that has thousands of stone vessels scattered across the ground.

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'Please Touch My Buttocks' Says Robot In Human Arousal Test | Video

Turns out humanoid robots can teach humans a lot about being human. People were asked by a robot to touch different parts of its body. Arousal sensors registered higher when subjects touching areas of the robot’s body that are not regularly touched.

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Medieval Metal Whip, Used During Black Death, Found in Abbey

An ancient whip uncovered at a medieval English monastery may be one of only four metal scourges found in the country, according to the Nottinghamshire County Council, which manages the archaeological site.

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Ancient Bronze Shovel May Have Been Used in Jewish Cultic Rituals

Archaeologists in Israel have unearthed delicately carved bronze shovel that may have been used to rake coals around ritual offerings at the Second Temple.

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Photos: A Sacred Incense Shovel Unearthed in Israel

A bronze shovel unearthed in Israel may have been used in ritual offerings of incense during the Second Temple period.

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Facts About Elk

Elk are related to deer, caribou and moose. However, they are broader than deer, but not as massive as moose.

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Ancient 'Kite Runner' Creature Flew Its Young On Strings | Video

While 3D modeling the body of a small ocean-dwelling arthropod that lived 430 million years ago, scientists discovered that it dangled its young from its back by threads.

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Preserved Poop Points the Way to General Hannibal's Historic Path

Signs of Hannibal's passage were preserved in poop deposits left behind by his army's horses.

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Are You Impulsive? Maybe Your Brain Is to Blame

People who seek risky thrills or act impulsively may have a thinner cortex around brain areas involved in decision making, a new study finds.

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Think Fast! Caffeine Speeds Up Older Adults' Reaction Time

Will a cup speed you up?

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Is Mysterious 'Planet Nine' Tugging on NASA Saturn Probe?

Astronomers are homing in on the whereabouts of a hidden giant planet in our solar system, and could discover the unseen beast in roughly a year.

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Fetal Tissue Controversy: How These Cells Are Used in Research

Some members of Congress want to know the names of researchers who study fetal tissue. But what exactly is fetal tissue used for?

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After Their Egg Is Stolen, Condors Raise Foster Chick

After a California condor pair's egg went mysteriously missing in the middle of the night, the duo is back on track, raising a foster chick that biologists surreptitiously slipped into the birds' mountain nest.

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From Shredded C-Notes to Corn: Weird Materials Make Their Way into Cars

There may be real cash in your next car, more than just your investment.

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Wrong Baby Daddy? It's Not Likely, Science Says

Contrary to what daytime talk shows might have you believe, men are rarely hoodwinked into raising children who aren't their own, according to several recent studies.

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Real-Life 'Moby-Dick'? Testing Sperm Whales' Ramming Ability

Nineteenth-century whalers reported sperm whales ramming and sinking ships with their heads. But was such a feat really possible?

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Summer Reading: Best Science-y Books for Kids

Long, lazy summer days are perfect for curling up in the shade or in an air-conditioned retreat indoors with a good book.

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Brains Scans Reveal How People with Insomnia May Be Wired Differently

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What Really Killed the Dinosaurs?

A project under way off the coast of Mexico may finally resolve a longstanding controversy.

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Bad Touch: Intimate Robot Interactions Cause Discomfort

Touching robots in what humans think of as intimate places arouses emotions in people, but they're not what you think — the resulting feelings are mostly ones of discomfort, researchers say.

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Pug Life: Babyface Dogs Surge in Popularity

Dog owners today increasingly prefer smaller dogs with wide faces, such as the pug and the French bulldog, new research suggests.

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Concussions and Cognitive Skills: What's the Impact?

Here's the latest on how concussions affect a person's thinking abilities.

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What Aging Feels Like - Willing Reporter Dons Exosuit Experiment | Video

After strapping on the futuristic Genworth R70i 'aging suit', Live Science writer Laura Geggel got a taste of what may be her own future.

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Tiny Ancient Creature Carried Its Babies Like 'Kites'

An arthropod that lived 430 million years ago protected its developing young by attaching their egg pouches to its back with threads, trailing them like tiny kites.

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Posture Pointers: 7 Tips for Breaking Bad Habits

There are many health benefits to having good posture. Here's a look at tips from experts for improving your form.

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Buzz Aldrin Wins March Madness Challenge

Villanova's 44-point drubbing of Oklahoma on Saturday (April 2) sealed the Apollo 11 moonwalker's victory over ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale in the fourth annual "Allstate March Mayhem Challenge."

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Mars Life Hunt: Could Basin Host Remains of an Ancient Biosphere?

The huge Argyre basin in southern Mars contains a wealth of ingredients thought necessary for the evolution of life, and should be a prime target for a tier of future missions, study team members said.

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Distant Volcanic Roars Reveal Eruption Hazards

The roar of a volcano erupting on a remote Alaska island reveals important details about the blast, such as its size and location, a new study reports. And now scientists are listening.

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Grilling Danger: Wire Brushes Cause Injuries, Doctors Warn

Before you start grilling this summer, you should probably take a close look at your grill brush; doctors are warning about rare but serious injuries tied to the cleaning tools.

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Sit Up Straight! How Good Posture Benefits Your Health

Posture is more than just a function of the way you stand or sit. Bad posture can cause neck or back pain, whereas good posture can help prevent pain and even affect your mental outlook.

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PBS's 'Vikings Unearthed' Uncovers Clues of Expeditions | Trailer

The new NOVA special searches for clues of Viking expeditions to the Americas and more. Streams live on pbs.org/nova on April 4th (3:30pm ET) and on PBS April 6th (9pm ET).

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Motion Simulator Brings 4D Entertainment to Your Couch

If you wish you could replicate the stomach-churning experience of the intergalactic "Star Tours" ride at Disneyland, or feel all the bumps and lurches of "The Simpsons" ride at Universal Studios, you're in luck.

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Cast Hate Upon Thee! Curse Tablets Uncovered in Greece

The lead tablets, which were meant to curse tavern keepers in ancient Athens, were found in the grave of a young woman who lived 2,400 years ago.

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Listen Up: Sleep Deprivation Makes Paying Attention Difficult

Skimping on sleep may mean it's harder to listen up.

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Size vs. Shape: What's More Important for Heart Health?

The latest in the battle of apples versus pears…

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A Paradox From Climate Change Past (Video)

Climate change has taken its toll on civilizations throughout history but what can we learn from the past?

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Animal Sex: How Tarantulas Do It

Tarantula mating involves sperm webs, courtship dances, and fang clasping. And sometimes sexual cannibalism.

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Lemons: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts

Lemons are full of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants, and they are especially good sources of vitamin C and folate.

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What Is an Amoeba?

The term “amoeba” refers to simple eukaryotic organisms that move in a characteristic crawling fashion.

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Are Fish Faces the Future of Filtration?

Filter-feeding fish accomplish a feat that human technologies cannot: filtering huge volumes of water without clogging their oral filters.

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Why Do People Risk Their Lives for the Perfect Selfie? (Op-Ed)

2016 hasn't been a great year for the selfie

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Possible Viking Settlement in Canada Revealed in Satellite Images

With the help of detailed satellite images, scientists have uncovered what may be a previously unknown Viking settlement in Newfoundland, Canada, news sources report.

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FDA May Limit Arsenic in Infant Cereals

The Food and Drug Administration today proposed a new limit for the level of arsenic allowed in infant rice cereal.

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Protecting Pregnant Women in the US from Zika Is a Top Priority, Officials Say

Outbreaks of the Zika virus are likely to occur in the United States; so to prepare, health officials are developing plans to combat Zika that focus on protecting pregnant women from the virus.

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Obesity Numbers Overtake Underweight Population

The people in the world who are obese now outnumber those who are underweight, in a world first, researchers say.

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Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching is 'Worst in its History'

Australia's Great Barrier Reef corals are in trouble, with the northern part of the reef experiencing "the worst mass bleaching event in its history."

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'Laser Cloak' Could Hide Earth from Evil Aliens

A simple laser beam could disrupt aliens' observations of Earth, making it look like there's nobody home on the third rock from the sun, a new study suggests.

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Religious Reveal: Men Lag Behind Women in Devoutness

Despite the fact that most historical figures are male — such as Jesus and Muhammad — and that most conservative religious institutions rely on male leaders, including priests and Orthodox rabbis, new data shows that women today tend to be men.

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Lab-Grown Skin Sweats and Sprouts Hair

Researchers have made a "skin substitute" in a lab, that can even grow hair and sweat.

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California's Extreme Droughts Blamed on 'Ridiculously Resilient Ridge'

The weird weather pattern that hatched California's ongoing drought is becoming more common, and could bring more extreme dry spells in the future, a new study finds.

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Worst Coral Reef Bleaching Yet Seen | Aerial Video

“This has been the saddest research trip of my life,” says Prof. Terry Hughes, National Coral Bleaching Taskforce. Video from March 16th, 2016 shows reefs from Cairns to Papua New Guinea in distress.

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Does Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?

Recent court cases have highlighted the possible link between using talcum powder for feminine hygiene, and an increased risk of ovarian cancer. But is the link real?

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Strangely in Sync: Scientists Solve 350-Year-Old Pendulum Clock Mystery

The 350-year-old mystery of why pendulum clocks hanging from the same wall can influence each other and synchronize over time may hold even more secrets than previously thought, researchers say.

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Hidden King Tut Chambers? Not So Fast, Officials Caution

Now even Egypt's antiquities minister hints at doubts over the existence of hidden chambers in King Tut's tomb, saying he is keen to find the truth and follow scientific procedures.

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'Extraordinary Find': Rare Religious Text Written in Lost Etruscan Language

A rare text is discovered at an Etruscan site in northern Italy.

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Dry Tadpoles? Indian Dancing Frog-Babies Live In Sand | Video

During their infancy, the eel-like creatures remain beneath sand and gravel until they are almost ready to metamorphose into adult frogs. It was found that they ingest sand during this stage.

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When Climate Change Sparked Wars: The Little Ice Age | Video

A period of 'global cooling’ of just .6°C during the years 1500 to 1850 caused droughts that led to wars in Europe. Climate historian Dagomar Degroot studies that period, explains how climate change led to a call to arms.

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The Science of Hunger: How to Control It and Fight Cravings

The ins and outs of hunger — and how to control it best.

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Which Types of Foods Are the Most Filling?

Here's what science says about foods to fill you up.

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Elusive 'Dancing Frog' Tadpoles Finally Glimpsed

For the first time, scientists have unearthed and examined the elusive, underground-dwelling tadpoles of the Indian dancing frog.

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Are You Ready for America's 1st Virtual-Reality Roller Coasters?

Buckle up, roller coaster enthusiasts! The amusement park Six Flags has joined forces with virtual-reality giant Samsung to bump up the thrill factor of your rides.

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April Fools' Day! Why People Love Pranks

Pranks mix multiple facets of humor, from surprise to superiority. But, of course, April Fools' hoaxes can have a dark side.

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