Why We Make New Year's Resolutions

The desire to reflect and start anew each year is an old one, stretching back to civic and spiritual oaths made in Babylonian and Roman times. Today, New Year's resolutions tend to be secular.

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The Bizarre Reason for a Man's Worsening Anxiety

A man's persistent and worsening anxiety had an unusual cause.

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Here's How 10 New Year's Eve Traditions Got Started

From smooching with a sweetie to blowing things up, here are the roots for several New Year’s Traditions.

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6 Strange Sites Spotted on Google Earth in 2017

Google Earth is an amazing trove of visuals from all over the planet, and new strange things turn up in it all the time. Here are the best from 2017.

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'Vast Majority' of Online Anti-Vaxxers Are Women

The "vast majority" of people commenting, sharing and liking anti-vaccination information on Facebook are women, a new study finds.

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Full Wolf Moon: New Year's Supermoon Is the Biggest of the Year

This New Year's Day will bring a "Full Wolf Moon," the biggest of the supermoons expected in 2018.

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Does Pure Water Exist?

Human beings seem to be obsessed with the purity of water. But the reality is, totally pure water doesn't exist.

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10 Ways to Cheat a Hangover

From drinking clear drinks to taking ancient herbal remedies, there are several ways to avoid a hangover after New Year's revelry.

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An Anthropologist Explains Why We Love Holiday Rituals and Traditions

The mere thought of holiday traditions brings smiles to most people's faces and elicits feelings of sweet anticipation and nostalgia. We can almost smell those candles, taste those special meals, hear those familiar songs in our minds.

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The 8 Biggest Happiness Findings of 2017

Here are eight interesting things we learned in 2017 about the factors that may influence happiness and lower your odds of stress and depression.

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Your Body's Internal Scale May Sense (and Fight) Weight Gain

The body's skeletal system may have an internal scale that senses when someone has gained weight, so the body can decrease appetite in response, a new mouse study shows.

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Sea Stars Make a Comeback After Mysterious 'Goo' Disease Killed Millions

For the past four years, a mysterious syndrome has been killing millions of sea stars along the West Coast, turning the five-armed critters into piles of goo. But now, the sea stars appear to be making a comeback, according to news reports.

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Science and Sci-Fi at the Movies in 2017

There was plenty of science in the movies that hit screens large and small in 2017.

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Nuclear Sphere: Weird Globe Could Revolutionize Fusion Energy

A team of physicists argues that its strange, spherical fusion reactor could be the way forward for nuclear energy.

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Newly Unveiled 16th-Century Map Shows a World Filled with Centaurs and Unicorns

A rare, 60-page map of the world illustrated during the early Renaissance is finally on display as its creator intended: With its colorful pages arranged in a 2D circle, showing a bird's-eye-view of the world from the vantage point of the North Pole.

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Photos: Renaissance World Map Sports Magical Creatures

In 1587, Italian cartographer Urbano Monte completed a world map with a unique perspective.

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Does It Fart? 10 Fascinating Facts About Animal Toots

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From American Cockroaches to Zebras, New Book Answers 'Does It Fart?'

A new book chronicles flatulence behaviors from snakes to elephants, answering the basic question, "Does it Fart?"

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China’s First Emperor Ordered Official Search for Immortality Elixir

Ancient texts reveal that China’s first emperor ordered an official search for the secret of eternal life.

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Ancient Axes, Spear Points May Reveal When Early Humans Left Africa

Ancient stone tools that may be nearly 2 million years old have been unearthed in Saudi Arabia, providing clues to help determine when ancient hominins dispersed from Africa.

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Physicists are Building the World's Most Perfect Snowflake

A physicist in California is working on an unlikely project: Building the world's biggest, most perfect snowflake

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Bud in the Oven? Marijuana Use Rises in Pregnant Women

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in pregnant woman, and now its use is increasing, a new study finds.

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Tourist Snaps Sneak Peek of SpaceX Falcon Heavy Payload Fairing in Florida

A lucky visitor to NASA's Kennedy Space Center snapped a photo of the payload container that will fly aboard SpaceX's new megarocket, the Falcon Heavy.

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When the World Turned Green: Age of Plant Photosynthesis Revealed

Ancient rocks from a remote Canada island contain the oldest algae ever discovered.

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Mongolian 'Game of Thrones' Revealed in Ancient Engravings

Stone pillars found in the Mongolian desert contain inscriptions revealing an ancient power struggle between leaders of a vast empire.

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Lies, Mistakes & More: These Scientific Papers Got Nixed in 2017

Lies, exaggerations, criminal acts, unbridled irony, alternative facts, fake news … No, we're not talking about 2017 politics. This is the 2017 world of science.

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Dig Deep: DARPA Contest Aims to Take People Underground

DARPA's latest challenge is designed to help humans navigate the treacherous and unknown subterranean environment of caves and human-made tunnels.

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Moon's Supersonic Shadow Created Waves During the Solar Eclipse

When the moon's shadow zipped across the United States during the Great American Solar Eclipse this past August, the shadow traveled so fast it created waves in Earth's upper atmosphere, a new study finds.

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Why Was Christmas So Cold This Year?

A National Weather Service meteorologist explains why the week of Christmas 2017 has been so frigid in the United States.

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What Is 'Water Memory'? Why This Homeopathy Claim Doesn't Hold Water

After the FDA announced plans to crack down on homeopathic medicines, Live Science asked chemists what, if anything, the world is losing.

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Footstrike Hemolysis: How Running Changed One Man's Blood Cells

Running long distances can be hard on the body, but as one ultramarathoner found out, it can also take a toll on an individual's red blood cells.

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Buttless Wonder: New Worm Has No Anus

Scientists have discovered a bizarre new species of marine worm that lacks a number of internal features common to other animals — including an anus.

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60-Million-Year-Old Meteor Strike Uncovered on Remote Isle of Skye

Scientists have discovered out-of-this-world minerals at the site of a 60 million-year-old meteorite impact on Scotland’s remote Isle of Skye.

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WWI-Era Submarine Found in Remote Waters off Papua New Guinea

A submarine lost 103 years ago off the coast of Papua New Guinea has been found.

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This Tiny Sea Monster Had Creepy Mouth Appendages

The long-extinct sea predator flourished during the middle Cambrian period about 508 million years ago.

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Photos: Prehistoric Rock Art Hints at Elite Class on Kisar

Hundreds of prehistoric rock paintings have been found on the tiny Indonesian island of Kisar

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Prehistoric Rock Art Found on Tiny Indonesian Island

It looks like a prehistoric art gallery.

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Jade Eggs and Gay Lions: The Biggest Myths Debunked in 2017

It's not uncommon for people to make faulty claims or misinterpret events when science is concerned.

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10 Times Earth Revealed Its Weirdness in 2017

Earth is amazing. It's also a little weird.

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10 Times Science Proved the World Is Amazing in 2017

A spinach leaf pumping with human heart cells, an ape with impeccable social skills, and more of 2017's best offbeat discoveries.

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Bison vs. Buffalo: What's the Difference?

Early American settlers called bison "bufello" due to the similar appearance between the two animals.

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The Best Science Photos of 2017

Here are the science photos that stood out in 2017, from adorable animals to our amazing planet to stunning space.

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Time Crystals to Tetraquarks: Quantum Physics on 2017

The year 2017 was weird all over. And what science is better-suited for a weird year than quantum physics?

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SpaceX's Jaw-Dropping Rocket Launch Wows Spectators Across Southern California

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the evening sky over Southern California last night (Dec. 22) in a dazzling display that was visible to potentially millions of spectators and set Twitter abuzz with sightings.

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8 Human-Animal Encounters That Went Horribly Wrong in 2017

Pro tip: Trying to "kill it with fire" never, ever ends well.

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World's Smallest Christmas Card Offers Season's Tiniest Greetings

This Christmas card is a very, very, very small gesture of holiday goodwill.

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Haunted Again: Skull-Faced 'Halloween Asteroid' Returns in 2018

Astronomers will soon get another look at the big, ghoulishly weird space rock that buzzed Earth on Halloween three years ago.

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The Strangest Science Findings of 2017

The year 2017 was brimming with strange science news. We're talking about worms sprouting two heads after visiting outer space, subatomic particles that were almost kept secret and mystery blobs floating in the ocean off the coast of Norway.

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If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don't They Screen People?

Dogs can be trained to be cancer-sniffing wizards, detecting cancerous fumes wafting from diseased cells. This sniffing could help diagnose people, which begs the question: why aren't dogs screening us for cancer right now?

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What is Kwanzaa?

Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday that celebrates African heritage and identity. It is observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

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Mood Swings & Mommy Brain: The Emotional Challenges of Pregnancy

A woman's emotional well-being and her mental outlook can also play important roles in pregnancy.

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'Spermbot' May One Day Help Treat Cervical Cancer

A biohybrid sperm microrobot might one day deliver anti-cancer drugs to tumors in the female reproductive tract, according to a new paper from Germany.

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The Truth About Those 'Alien Alloys' in The NY Times UFO Story

Those mysterious UFO alloys that the government can't identify? Chemists don't buy it.

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The 10 Biggest Archaeology Discoveries of 2017

From mysterious stone structures in Saudi Arabia, to a previously undiscovered cave holding Dead Sea Scrolls, here are 10 of the coolest archaeological finds of 2017.

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Byzantine Monastery with Colorful Mosaics Unearthed in Israel

Archaeologists have revealed a richly decorated Byzantine church during salvage excavations in Israel.

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Photos: Remains of Ancient Monastery in Israel

The ruins of a richly decorated church were unearthed during salvage excavations in the city of Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem, in Israel.

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Poor Pups: Chocolate Poisonings in Dogs Spike During Christmastime

'Tis the season … in which chocolate treats poison pet dogs, according to a new study from England. The research found that pups are four times more likely to go to the vet for chocolate poisoning during Christmas than any non-holiday time of year.

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Winter Solstice: The Science of the Shortest Day of 2017

The winter solstice is in full stride today (Dec. 21), marking 2017's day with the fewest hours of daylight for the Northern Hemisphere. Here's why.

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UFO Sightings & News

UFOs have fascinated and puzzled people for decades. Yet UFO sightings and news reports rarely come with hard evidence.

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Vostok: Lake Under Antarctic Ice

Lake Vostok is one of the largest subglacial lakes in the world. It may harbor unique types of organisms.

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Neanderthals: Facts About Our Extinct Human Relatives

Sometimes thought of as dumb brutes, Neanderthals, a dead-end species in human evolution, used tools, buried their dead and controlled fire, among other intelligent behaviors.

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Am I Having a Boy or Girl? — Ultrasound & Sex Prediction

A sonogram, or ultrasound scan, can help determine the sex of a baby, but using fetal ultrasound to create keepsakes is not recommended.

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Cellphone Guidelines Won't Harm, But They Probably Won't Help Either

There's no harm in following California's new cellphone guidelines detailing how to reduce exposure to a phone's radio-frequency (RF) energy, but know this: There's no science showing that following these guidelines will make you safer, experts said.

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Skip the Snake Pills: Rattlesnake Medicine Linked to Salmonella

Rattlesnake "remedies" may also contain a dose of salmonella.

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We May Not Be Alone, Former Pentagon UFO Investigator Says

The former head of a secret government program to investigate UFO sightings told several media outlets that extraterrestrial life may exist.

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Elon Musk Unveils Falcon Heavy Rocket Photos Ahead of Maiden Flight

SpaceX founder Elon Musk unveiled a tantalizing first glimpse at his company's new megarocket - the Falcon Heavy - which is expected to launch on its maiden flight next month.

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Why Most of Us Lean to the Right When We Kiss

Turns out, hormone levels and brain hemispheres may explain the right-leaning kiss bias.

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UFO Mysteries: These Sightings Have Never Been Solved

While most UFO sightings can be attributed to cloud formations, atmospheric phenomena, weather balloons or military planes, a few remain unexplained.

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Dog-Mauling Death: Why Dogs Turn on Their Owners

After a woman in Virginia was reportedly mauled to death by her own dogs, some of her friends had trouble believing the story, because the woman had a strong bond with her dogs.

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The Weird Quantum Property of 'Spin'

You would think that electrons would be easy enough to describe — but a quantum-mechanical property called "spin" makes that task much less straightforward.

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Underground Castles? How Desert Spiders Craft Vertical Tunnels

Scientists have unearthed desert spiders' underground-tunnel-building secrets.

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8 Times Flat-Earthers Tried to Challenge Science (and Failed) in 2017

It was a good year for a very bad conspiracy theory.

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Mount Vesuvius & Pompeii: Facts & History

The only active volcano on mainland Europe is famous for destroying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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Stratolaunch's Monster Jet Completes First Test-Drive Down Runway

The monster jet, bankrolled by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is designed to bring satellites into orbit.

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Jesus in 2017: Biblical Archaeologists Had a Big Year

From Jesus' tomb to his forbidden teachings, here are some of the biggest biblical archaeology findings from 2017.

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How to Temporarily Undo the Universe's Endless Chaos with Chloroform

Physicists demonstrated that in the unique circumstances of quantum-correlated nuclei inside a chloroform molecule, entropy can spontaneously decrease.

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Tiny Fossils May Be Oldest Evidence of Life on Earth

New analysis of microbial fossils indicates they are the oldest known evidence of life on Earth.

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Unidentified Object Sighting by Navy Pilots Left 1 'Pretty Weirded Out'

The Defense Department had a secret program to investigate reports of unidentified flying objects – and former military participants in the program say they had a stunning encounter with one back in 2004.

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The 10 Weirdest Sea Monsters of 2017

Bucktoothed sharks, cosmic jellyfish, boat-eating worms and more creepy creatures of the deep discovered in 2017.

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How Does the Flu Actually Kill People?

Every year the common virus is lethal to many. What happens inside the body that results in death?

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The 10 Strangest Medical Cases of 2017

From a woman who sweats blood to a man with a giant stone in his bladder, a number of intriguing medical cases made headlines in 2017.

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Interstellar Object 'Oumuamua Could Be a Comet in Disguise

While it looks like an asteroid, the first interstellar object spotted passing through the solar system, called 'Oumuamua, may be more like a comet in disguise.

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Continental Drift: Theory & Definition

Continental drift was a theory that explained how continents shift position on Earth's surface.

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The Demon Attacks at Night: Explaining the Incubus Phenomenon

If you've ever woken up in the middle of the night feeling as though you're being crushed by a demonic being, you may have just experienced what's called the incubus phenomenon: an "attack" by a male demon.

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Best Robot Kits for Kids

Robot kits can help children learn to build as well as to code. Based on our testing, here are the best kits for every age and skill level.

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Are Santa's Reindeer Males?

Santa's sleigh-pullers, including Vixen and Cupid, are likely females.

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The Strangest Things That Were 3D-Printed in 2017

3D printing isn't new to 2017, but this year, researchers pushed the boundaries of the seemingly sci-fi technique.

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Woman Develops Rare Cesarean Scar Condition, 5 Times

In a rare occurrence, a pregnant woman's gestational sac — the small vessel that holds the developing embryo — attached not to the lining of her womb but instead to a scar left over from a previous C-section.

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A Tiny, 'Extinct' Marsupial Re-Emerges in the Australian Desert

A species of tiny, adorable marsupial that scientists thought had been extinct for more than 100 years has re-emerged in New South Wales, Australia.

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Do You Want to Believe? Government UFO Search Never Stopped

The U.S. government has been secretly investigating UFOs since 2007.

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Why People Hear Voices When Climbing Mount Everest

People can get visual and auditory hallucinations and extreme altitudes, and altitude sickness may not be the cause, research found.

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The 10 Best Science Hashtags of 2017

From #DoesItFart to #FieldworkFail, these were some of the best science hashtags to explore on Twitter in 2017.

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Photos: Oldest Iron Objects Came from Outer Space

Axes and daggers dating to thousands of years ago were made from iron that reached Earth inside meteorites.

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King Tut's Dagger Is 'Out of This World'

Daggers, axes and jewelry made from rare iron during the Bronze Age are literally out of this world, according to new research finding that ancient artisans crafted these metal artifacts with iron from outer space carried to Earth by meteorites.

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When Do Children Develop Their Gender Identity?

Gender is more of a flexible state than most people think. And as children, we start out thinking more flexibly about gender than we do as adults.

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Honanki Ruins: Photos Reveal Sprawling, Ancient Pueblos

Honanki is one of the largest prehistoric pueblos in the Verde River Valley of Central Arizona.

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These Quantum Droplets Are the Most Dilute Liquids in the Known Universe

A new form of liquid droplet, formed out of potassium "super-atoms," demonstrates strange and powerful quantum effects.

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Ancient Wari Queen Brought to Life with Stunning Recreation of Head

At first glance, the wrinkled face of a dark haired-woman wearing round, gold earrings looks incredibly real. But it's not — it's a reconstruction crafted from modeling clay, based on the skull of a Wari queen who lived 1,200 years ago in what is now Peru

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California's Still Growing Thomas Fire Spews Brown Smoke in NASA Image

A NASA satellite captured an image showing a thick curtain of brown smoke billowing from the Thomas Fire in Southern California yesterday (Dec. 14).

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Am I Pregnant? | Taking a Home Pregnancy Test

When you think you may be pregnant, it's time to check with a pregnancy test. It's important to understand how they work, how to read the results and which one is the most accurate.

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Photos: Children's Graves Discovered in Ancient Egypt

Four intact burials of children have been discovered at Gebel el Silsila in Upper Egypt.

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Compound in Marijuana Appears Safe and Nonaddictive, WHO Says

A compound in marijuana appears to be relatively safe and nonaddictive, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO).

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8 Ways That Air Pollution Can Harm Your Health

Toxic air can take an unexpected toll on physical and mental health.

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4 Child Graves Discovered at Ancient Egyptian Site

The youngest child was just a toddler when he or she died.

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Photos: Aerial Views of Ancient Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia

Between Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, 2017, an archaeological team took nearly 6,000 photographs of ancient stone structures and other types of archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia.

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What Force Created These Bizarre Cubes in Antarctica's Ice?

It's not aliens.

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Russian Culture: Facts, Customs & Traditions

Russian culture has a long and rich history, steeped in literature, ballet, painting and classical music. Here is a brief overview of Russian customs & traditions.

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No, Scientists Haven't Found a 512-Year-Old Greenland Shark

Headlines describing the discovery of a shark over 500 years old were a little off the mark.

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Poop Proof: Ancient Greeks Suffered from Gut Parasites

The proof is in the poo.

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Brewing Health Benefits: Hot Tea May Lower Glaucoma Risk

Hot tea may do more than warm your insides: Drinking at least one cup of caffeinated tea a day may lower a person's risk for glaucoma, a new study suggests.

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Record Breaker! 8th Alien Planet Found Around Distant Star

Scientists have discovered an eighth exoplanet, Kepler-90i, around a distant star, mirroring the number of planets in our own solar system. See how Google machine-learning technology and NASA's Kepler space telescope made the discovery.

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Teen Cigarette Use Drops, But Marijuana & Vaping Rates Stay High

U.S. officials remain concerned about teen marijuana use — which increased in the past year — and vaping, which is common, according to a new survey.

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Gone Fishing? 11,500-Year-Old Fishhooks Discovered in Woman's Grave

Deep in a cave on the Indonesian island of Alor lies the roughly 11,500-year-old remains of a high-status woman buried with fishhooks crafted out of seashells. The finds represent the oldest known fishhooks used in a human burial, a new study reports.

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Photos: Ancient Woman Buried with Handmade Fishhooks

About 11,500 years ago, a high-status woman was buried in a cave with handmade fishhooks fashioned out of seashells.

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18th-Century Jesus Statue Hid a Secret Note in a Surprising Place

A Jesus statue that was being restored in Madrid harbored a secret — a time capsule nestled inside the buttocks of the statue.

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If You Suck at Dating, It's Not You: It's Evolution

Roughly 50 percent of humans find it hard to find or keep a romantic partner. The reason may be evolutionary.

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Spy Satellites Reveal Ancient Lost Empires in Afghanistan

Spy satellite and drone imagery is revealing ancient Silk Road outposts and other lost archeological treasures in the treacherous deserts of Afghanistan.

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Strange Sea Swirls: What's Behind Speedy 'Smoke Ring' Vortices?

Typically, ocean waters flow gently westward. But sometimes two eddies can combine into something called a modon, a massive vortex that can break off from the ocean's regular flow.

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Unusual 'Blob' of Hot Rock Found Beneath New England

What caused the blob — and if there are others like it — remain mysteries.

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Surgeon Signs Initials into Patients' Livers: What Is an 'Argon Beam'?

A British surgeon has pleaded guilty to charges that he marked his initials into patients' organs using a medical instrument called an "argon beam coagulator," according to news reports.

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Glass-Shattering! How Wineglass Size Has Changed Since 1700

This holiday season, will you view the glass as half full or half empty? Well, that might depend on the size of the glass.

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Why There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays

Home can be a slippery concept. But psychologists have long understood that it plays a huge role in self-identity and emotional well-being.

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Mummified Egyptian Woman's Portrait Mapped in Incredible Detail

More than 1,800 years ago, an artist in ancient Egypt painted the portrait of a large-eyed woman wearing a red tunic — a painting that ended up resting on the woman's dead, mummified body.

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Antarctic Microbes Can Survive on Air Alone

With little sunlight and few soil nutrients, Antarctic microbes have evolved to be creative.

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Bolts from the Blue: What's Sparking This Crazy Electrified Dance?

A glass tube filled with lightning sparked plenty of attention after it was posted on Reddit this month. Here's the science behind the trick.

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That 'Feeling in Your Bones' Has Nothing to Do with the Weather

Some people say their joint or back pain changes with the weather, but a new study finds no link between achy joints and rainfall patterns.

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Health Stats: The Best and Worst States

Where does your state rank?

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Massachusetts Unseats Hawaii As Healthiest State

Chilly Massachusetts has bumped sunny Hawaii from the top spot as the healthiest state in the nation, a new report finds.

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Lose Water Weight, Grow an Inch? It Happened for These Mountains

The Sierra Nevada mountains grew almost an inch taller — and water is to blame.

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Hard to Imagine: What Is Aphantasia?

A rare condition renders people unable to picture mental images.

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Icy Images: Antarctica Will Amaze You in Incredible Aerial Views

NASA's Operation IceBridge continues to snap gorgeous images of the planet's chilly bottom, revealing the beauty and dynamics of Antarctica's expansive ice.

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The Arctic Ice Is Dying

Say goodbye to the frozen Arctic.

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Firefighters May Face Additional Foe: Increased Skin Cancer Risk

Firefighters may have a higher risk of skin cancer than the general public.

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Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight! How to Watch Online

If it's clear outside on Wednesday night (Dec. 13) and Thursday morning (Dec. 14) before dawn, be sure to go outdoors. One of the year's top meteor showers, the Geminids, will peak, with rates as high as one or two meteors per minute at around 10 p.m.

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Ancient Jellyfish Embryos Curled Up Like Accordions

A 537-million-year-old fossil was the victim of mistaken identity.

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Giant Penguin: This Ancient Bird Was As Tall As a Refrigerator

The fossils of a refrigerator-size penguin were so gargantuan that the scientists who discovered them initially thought they belonged to a giant turtle. The ancient behemoth is now considered the second-largest penguin on record.

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Star Wars Physics: Could the 'Force' Actually Exist?

Can objects be manipulated instantaneously from a distance?

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Why We Can't Stop Seeing Zigzags in This Freaky Optical Illusion

In this weird optical illusion, do you see curves, zigzags or both?

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Feather-Gripping Tick Trapped in Amber Dined on Dinos

A rare find in amber connects ancient ticks to feathered dinosaur hosts.

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Just How Rare Is That Giant Python Captured in the Everglades?

Hunters caught a record-breaking 17-foot-long (5 meters) Burmese python in the Everglades on Dec. 1, but experts say there are likely hundreds of the massive snakes still in hiding.

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Is the Ice Wall from 'Game of Thrones' Physically Possible?

The giant ice wall that protects the Seven Kingdoms from the White Walkers is physically unrealistic, glaciologists say.

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Mystery of Whale and Dolphin Strandings May Hinge on NASA Data

Are huge balls of charged gas launched from the sun steering these marine animals off course?

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Why This Explosive, Mars-Like Volcanic Island Fascinates NASA

Life on Mars may have looked a lot like Tonga.

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Picture of Health: Can AI Eye Scan Reveal What Ails You?

The light-sensitive layer found at the back of a person's eyes contains more than just cells that detect shadows and light — it also contains information about the health of a person's entire body.

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Ancient Tomb Full of 'Soup Bowls' & Food Vessels Discovered in China

Also inside the tomb was a badly decomposed body of an unidentified person, the archaeologists said.

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Photos: Ancient Chinese Tomb Full of Bronze Vessels

A 3,100-year-old tomb filled with bronze food vessels that have incredible designs has been discovered in Baoji City in China.

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'Pokémon' STOP: Experts Find Game Caused Spike in Car Accidents

When "Pokémon Go" launched back in July 2016, catching 'em all was harder for people in rural areas, where the augmented-reality game's hotspots were more spread out. So, many players in rural areas got behind the wheel, increasing car crashes.

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World of Intricate Muscles Revealed Inside Velvet Worm's Wee Leg

Scientists can now visualize the interiors of structures that measure fractions of a millimeter.

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What Are Pyrocumulus Clouds? California Fires Spawn Eerie Formations

A dark, ominous cloud that formed over the massive Thomas Fire in Southern California is a pyrocumulus cloud, a special cloud that forms during fires.

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Chinese Culture: Customs & Traditions of China

Chinese culture reflects the customs and traditions of one of the largest countries in the world, with 1.34 billion people.

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Full Moon Is Bad, But Supermoon Is Even Worse for Motorcyclists

The bright light of a full moon or supermoon may seem inviting to motorcyclists eager for a nighttime ride, but that moonlit trip may also come with deadly consequences, a new study finds.

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Is 'Man Flu' Real? Men Suffer More When Sick, Study Suggests

When a man complains of cold or flu symptoms, it may not be fair to dismiss his laments as simply a case of "man flu."

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Linen-Wrapped Mummy Found Inside 3,500-Year-Old Tomb in Luxor

Archaeologists have excavated two ancient tombs in Luxor, Egypt, that haven't seen the light of day in about 3,500 years, according to the country's antiquities ministry.

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Sorry, Mount Jackson: The U.K.'s New Tallest Mountain Is Ice Cold

Country shapes are weird, so the United Kingdom's tallest mountain isn't where you'd expect.

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Down the Drain: How 'Pulling the Plug' on Earth's Oceans Would Look

What might it look like if you "pulled the plug" in the Mariana Trench and drained the water from all the oceans?

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Do Elves Clean Your Brain While You Sleep?

Sleep will consume one-third of your life. You can't avoid it, nor should you. Sound slumber is energizing and uplifting. But there's more to it. Sleep is also essential for effective learning.

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How Does Your Brain Stop a Task It Already Started?

Pump those mental brakes!

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Beyond Clickbait: Viral Skin-Cancer Selfie Boosted Online Searches

A Kentucky woman's brutally honest selfie and Facebook post while undergoing treatment for skin cancer drew the type of social media attention and news coverage usually reserved for celebrity health disclosures, a new study suggests.

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Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week! How to See Year's Best Meteor Display

This pre-Christmas display of celestial fireworks is due to reach its peak during the long, dark hours from Wednesday night (Dec. 13) into early Thursday morning (Dec. 14).

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Ancient Rock Art Mapped in Amazing Detail, Revealing 300-Foot Snake

These are some of the largest rock engravings found anywhere in the world.

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Earth's Mysterious Hum Recorded Underwater for 1st Time

Our planet is "humming," and scientists are getting closer to figuring out why.

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Will Artificial Intelligence Become Conscious?

Depends how you define consciousness.

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Cave of the 'Mayan Underworld' Filled with Methane-Eating Creatures

In a submerged cave network in the Yucatan, methane is an unlikely driving force for life.

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The Life of a Baby Tardigrade

What would this little water bear have encountered in the world?

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What Happens When You Die?

There's only one group of people who really know what happens when you die: the dead. And since the dead won't be revealing their secrets anytime soon, it's up to scientists to explain what happens when a person dies.

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Aconcagua: Highest Mountain in South America

The Andean peak is also the highest in the Western and Southern hemispheres.

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Chromosomes: Definition & Structure

Chromosomes carry hereditary information for everything from height to eye color.

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Starving Polar Bear's Last Hours Captured in Heartbreaking Video

A polar bear searches in vain for trash to eat before collapsing.

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Man's Unusual Sunburn Lets Him Make A Dent in His Forehead

A man in Texas recently developed a sunburn so severe, the swelling allowed him to make a dent in his forehead.

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Isaac Newton 'Graffiti' Discovered in Historic English Manor

Graffiti that was hidden in Isaac Newton's historic English manor has just been discovered, and apparently young Newton was fond of drawing windmills

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Bizarre Origins of 4th-Century 'Santa Claus Bone' Revealed

Is the saint's bone real?

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In Photos: Jaw-Dropping Images Reveal Science Is Amazing

From a close-up of a tardigrade embryo, to an aerial of Antarctic "ice cubes," to a pensive polar bear, winning photographs in Royal Society competition will amaze you.

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'American Murderer' Worm Strips To Evade Your Immune System

Why does this worm strip out of its sheath before it infects you? It could be playing an elaborate trick on your immune system.

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Watch a Brilliant Fireball Light Up the Sky in This NJ Police Dash-Cam Video

When Sgt. Michael Virga went out on patrol last weekend in Hamilton, New Jersey, he wasn't expecting to see something truly out-of-this-world. But thanks to a spectacular fireball, that's exactly what the officer saw.

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200-Year-Old Journal Reveals Rare American Sunspot Records

A journal of a Maine reverend reveals detailed sunspot observations during the 1816 "year without a summer."

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OCD Obsessions Often Come with Physical Sensations

Researchers are starting to understand the link between OCD and a certain kind of unreal sensory experience.

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Why One Woman Mysteriously Started Hearing 'Divine' Voices

A 48-year-old woman in Switzerland stabbed herself several times in the chest, claiming she heard divine voices that instructed her to commit the act as a religious sacrifice, a recent report of the woman's case reveals.

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5,500-Year-Old Wooden Clubs Were Deadly Weapons

Lethal weapons could explain head injuries archaeologists see in Neolithic human remains.

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Flu Season Is Already Off to a Bad Start

Flu season is underway in the United States, and a new report shows that flu activity is already higher than typical for this time of year.

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DNA: Definition, Structure & Discovery

What is DNA? DNA is a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live and reproduce.

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Solar Eclipse Damage to Woman's Eye Revealed in Striking Images

Using a new type of imaging, doctors were able to peer into the eyes of a young woman and see — on the cellular level — the type of damage that occurs from looking directly at the sun during an eclipse.

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Love at First Sight? It's Probably Just Lust

Does love at first sight really happen? Not quite, according to a new study.

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80-mph Wind Gusts Could Force L.A. Firefighters to a Standstill

Huge gusts as high as 80 mph could fuel wildfires blazing in Los Angeles.

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Did The Wildfire Rabbit 'Rescuer' Doom A Litter of Babies?

See a rabbit near a fire? Leave it alone!

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Is the World's First Nuclear Fusion Plant Finally on Track?

The world's first nuclear fusion plant has reached a major milestone: Its plasma core is halfway done.

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Viagra Goes Generic: 5 Interesting Facts About the 'Little Blue Pill'

A generic version of Viagra will be available on Monday, and it will cost half the price of the "little blue pill."

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Survival of the Fishiest? How 'Shape of Water' Creature Could Evolve

Could natural selection produce an aquatic human?

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DNA Has Gone Digital — What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Biology is becoming increasingly digitized. But new capabilities also mean new risks.

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Mystery Attacks Caused Brain Damage in US Embassy Workers in Cuba

Brain scans reveal damage to the white matter in the brains of U.S. embassy workers who were in Cuba, though experts doubt the cause is a sonic weapon.

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Raging Southern California Wildfires Seen from Space (Photos)

Satellite photos show just how big and destructive the Southern California wildfires have become.

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Taking Vitamin B7 Can Mess Up Your Medical Tests

High doses of the vitamin biotin in a person's blood can cause errors in some medical lab tests, and these faulty test results have already been linked to one death, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Sleep Paralysis Is Linked to Stress (and Supernatural Beliefs)

Sleep paralysis can be terrifying, but what causes it? A new review of 42 studies looks for the links between sleep paralysis, stress, supernatural beliefs, and other possible factors.

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Photos: Analyzing an Amazing, Amphibious Dinosaur

About 75 million years ago, an odd dinosaur walked from land into the water, where it used its flipper-like arms to swim in the ocean.

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This Dinosaur Fossil Was So Bizarre, Scientists Thought It Was Fake

The oddball sported a swan-like neck and flippers that possibly helped it swim.

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This 5,000-Pound Behemoth Is the World's Heaviest Bony Fish

The heaviest fish in the sea is also very strange.

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Mariana Trench: The Deepest Depths

The Mariana Trench reaches more than 7 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.

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Yes, Your Daily Stress Can Haunt Your Dreams

After a stressful day, you may hope to find some solace in sleep. But a new study from the United Kingdom suggests that stressful experiences from your day can make their way into your dreams.

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Even New Birth Control Pills May Raise Women's Breast Cancer Risk

Using hormonal birth control methods — including newer types of birth control pills, as well as IUDs and implants — may slightly increase women's risk of breast cancer.

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Blood Red Skies Over China Explained 300 Years Later

A massive geomagnetic storm that was recorded across East Asia for nine days in 1770 suggests such solar flareups are surprisingly common.

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They've Got Personality: Ant 'Superorganisms' Have Unique Temperaments

Trees with ants of a certain temperament suffered the least leaf damage.

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Here's Why the Ventura Wildfire Is So Explosive

California could see more wildfire events like this, even during the rainy season. That's because rising temperatures mean drier autumns.

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Humans Would Be Cool with Finding Aliens

The evidence suggests the discovery of aliens would not cause panic.

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The World's Largest Organism Is Dying

Mule deer are devouring the world's largest organism, a colony of quaking aspen in Utah.

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How Do Solar Panels Work?

Touted as a promising alternative energy source for decades, solar panels crown rooftops and roadside signs, and help keep spacecraft powered. But how do solar panels work?

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$450 Million Da Vinci: Why Was Damaged Painting So Expensive?

Last month, I was lucky enough to enjoy a private viewing of Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi.” It was a remarkable experience, not due to the painting’s aesthetic, but because of its fame.

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What If the Big Bang Wasn't the Beginning? New Study Proposes Alternative

Did the universe begin with the Big Bang, or has it been expanding and contracting infinitely? A new study uses black hole physics to argue for the latter.

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Horseshoe Crab Fossil from a Long Time Ago Named After Darth Vader

Fossilized remains of an extinct species of horseshoe crab, named after Darth Vader because the animal's bizarre shape resembles the "Star Wars" character's iconic helmet, were discovered in Idaho.

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BLAMMO! Everything Bad That Happens When You Bite an Exploding Egg

Don't try this at home

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Tiny Spider Gobbles Tadpole in Never-Before-Seen Behavior

For the first time, a jumping spider has been observed hunting tadpoles.

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Jumping Spider Eating Tadpole (Photos)

Here's a look at the gory meal.

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The Jerusalem Quandary: Why Trump's Proposed Embassy Move Is Problematic

President Trump declared his intent to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. Here's a historical look at why that move is so controversial.

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Why You May Hear a Loud Boom When Watching This Silent GIF

What do you hear when you watch this GIF? If you hear a loud boom each time the tower lands, you're not alone — but there isn't actually any sound accompanying the GIF.

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Elon Musk Will Launch His Tesla Roadster to Mars

Elon Musk says he's going to launch his own car on SpaceX's monster rocket test flight, and it'll play David Bowie's "Space Oddity" full blast on the way to Mars (if it doesn't explode).

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John Mayer's Emergency Surgery: How Common Is Appendicitis?

Singer-songwriter John Mayer went to the hospital this morning (Dec. 5) for an emergency appendectomy, or surgery to remove his appendix.

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Cats Are As Brainy As Bears But Fall Short of Dogs

Dogs win this one, but bears are the real losers.

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Mathematicians Awarded $3 Million for Cracking Century-Old Problem

The Breakthrough Prize in mathematics was awarded to two researchers who showed that polynomial questions with many variables have a finite number of solution types.

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Scientists Used Fake Hallucinations to Probe the Minds of People With Psychosis

How do people with psychosis interpret their hallucinations?

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Smile (or Not): Photos Can Be Animated to Show Expressions

Unless you're touring Hogwarts or an old haunted mansion, you expect portraits and photos to stay still. Well, thanks to the latest in digital-animation technologies, that may no longer be the case.

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Hairy, Blue Tarantulas Found Hiding in Hole-Filled Tree Stump

One dark night in the Guyana rainforest, herpetologist Andrew Snyder serendipitously shined his flashlight on "a small glint of brilliant, cobalt blue" sticking out of a rotting stump.

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Viking-Era Stone Carved with Runes Found in Norway

Archaeologists aren't sure what the runes spell out.

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Ancient 'Cave of the Dead” Revealed in 3D Model

The sea cave has been feared since ancient times as a place of the dead and the scene of at least one gruesome act of execution or human sacrifice.

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Why Do Dogs Chew Everything?

For dog owners, the following scenario may be all too familiar: You get home from a long day of work only to find your favorite slippers in tatters on the floor, scattered pieces of foam torn from the sofa cushions and teeth marks on your chair.

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In Photos: Scotland's Cave of the Dead

Archaeologists have created a 3D digital model of a sea cave in Scotland where bodies were left to rot in the Bronze Age.

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New 3D-printed Mask Helps Heal Puppy's Fractured Skull

A new 3D-printed mask helped a puppy in California heal after it sustained severe facial wounds during an attack by another dog.

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Trump Dramatically Shrinks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante

President Donald Trump shrunk two national monuments — Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante — in Utah today (Dec. 4) after signing proclamations that cut the monuments by more than 1.1 million acres and 800,000 acres, respectively.

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The Wrong Way to Pop a Pimple

A 23-year-old construction worker used a woodworking blade to remove what he called a pimple on his lower lip, developing a rare fungal infection afterward, a recent report of the man's case revealed

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Brainy Birds: Pigeons Can Understand Distance and Time

Pigeons may not have unraveled the mysteries of "Doctor Who"'s TARDIS just yet, but they do understand the abstract concepts of space and time.

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Man's Unusual 'Do Not Resuscitate' Tattoo Sparks Ethics Debate

It's not often that a sentiment expressed in a tattoo would influence people's medical care, but that's what happened to a man in Florida who had the words "do not resuscitate" tattooed on his chest.

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It Bleeds. It Breathes. It's a Lifelike Artificial Human Corpse!

This isn't your typical medical model.

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Jesus' Secret Revelations? Copy of Forbidden Teachings Found in Egypt

A forbidden Gnostic text that claims to be Jesus' secret teachings to his brother James have been unearthed in an ancient trash heap in Egypt.

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The Biggest Myth About the 'Bee Apocalypse'

Apparently, there isn't one, at least not for domesticated honey bees.

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Lava Gulps Down GoPro Camera, Which Records the Entire, Fiery Affair

Footage of lava barreling toward and then melting the lens of a GoPro camera may be one of the hottest (literally) recordings online.

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Is Einstein's 'Theory of Happiness' as Successful as General Relativity?

Seven years after Einstein formulated general relativity, he also proffered another theory describing his recipe for happiness.

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Can Animals Count?

Humans aren't the only animals that can count.

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Full Cold Moon Tonight Heralds December's Supermoon: What to Expect

December's Full Cold Moon rises tonight (Dec. 3), bringing the only "supermoon" of the year on its heels.

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Physicists Proved Controlled Nuclear Chain Fission Was Possible, 75 Years Ago

By figuring out fission, physicists were able to split uranium atoms and release massive amounts of energy. This Manhattan Project work paved the way both for atomic bombs and nuclear power reactors.

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The Freaky Secret Hiding Inside a Scallop's 200 Glittering Eyes

Look me in the eye and tell me a secret. No, the other one. No, the other one. No, the other one. No, the other one...

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The Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week

Here are the most interesting, amazing and unusual things that happened in the world of science this week. A recap of Live Science's best.

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Amazing Images: The Best Science Photos of the Week

Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.

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New Migraine Drugs May Stop Headaches Before They Start

People with frequent migraines may benefit from a new class of medications intended to prevent these severe headaches.

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Could Genetic Testing Companies Violate Your Privacy?

DNA information is kept secure mostly on the honor system.

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Hard to Swallow: Shark Suffocates on Porcupine Fish

A hungry shark that tried to gulp down a spiny porcupine fish suffocated on its supper.

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The Worst Theoretical Prediction in the History of Physics

When it comes to scientifically mysterious concepts that begin with the word "dark," dark matter attracts most of the public attention.

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Discovery: Why Strange, Chalky Swirls Cover the Southern Ocean

I'm in love with the cocco (lithophores).

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The Tastiest Sausages Bring Their Own Microbes to the Party

A new study from Italy shows how science can be used to improve the flavor of sausage and other processed meats.

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Addicted to Your Phone? It Could Throw Off Your Brain Chemistry

A new study suggests that for teens, being hooked on the internet and smartphones may harm brain chemistry.

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Hanukkah: History & Traditions

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday lasting eight days. It is typically celebrated in late fall or early winter. Although it is a minor holiday, its popularity has grown.

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This Week's Strangest Science News

Ready to get weird? Here are some of the strangest stories on Live Science this week.

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Armored 'Pinecone' Fish's Insides Revealed in Spooky Scan

From the outside, the pinecone fish is a colorful yet fearsome beast. On the inside, it's downright spooky.

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The North Pole: Location, Weather, Exploration … and Santa

The North Pole, the northernmost point on Earth, has inspired human imagination, scientific exploration and political conflict for decades.

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Don't Blink: Striking Image Shows Bullet in Man's Eye Socket

A striking new image shows a bullet lodged in a man's eye socket.

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A Magnitude-4.4 Earthquake Just Hit Delaware

A magnitude-4.4 earthquake just hit Delaware Bay, Delaware, surprising people in The First State, a place typically unaccustomed to tremblers.

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Photos: Gorgeous Shots of the Adorable Horned Lizard

Their cuteness and gentleness when handled makes this common desert creature, the horned lizard, one of the most lovable of all species of reptiles.

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Photos: Baby Pterosaurs Couldn't Fly as Hatchlings

An analysis of 16 baby pterosaur embryos found in northwestern China shows that these little reptiles likely couldn't fly once they hatched.

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Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britain (Photos)

An ancient fort where Julius Caesar led his invasions of Britain has been unearthed in southeast England.

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Roman Fort Is the 'First Evidence' of Julius Caesar's Invasions of Britain

An ancient fort where Julius Caesar led his invasions of Britain has been unearthed in southeast England.

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Fossilized Pterosaur Eggs Hold Perfectly Preserved Embryos Inside

The discovery of 215 fossilized pterosaur eggs has revealed a startling insight about their young: Pterosaur babies likely couldn't fly after hatching and probably needed their reptile parents to take care of them, a new study finds.

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This Flu Season Could Be a Whopper, Officials Warn

U.S. health officials said they are concerned the upcoming flu season could be a bad one, based on reports from the Southern Hemisphere.

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World's Smallest Tape Recorder Is Alive

Scientists have converted a bunch of microbes into what they've dubbed the "world's smallest tape recorder."

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Now, That's Deep! Mariana Trench Fish Lives 5 Miles Down

A new species of fish redefines what it means to go deep.

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Rising Seas Could Submerge the Oldest English Settlement in the Americas

Rising sea levels could threaten Jamestown in Virginia, Kennedy Space Center and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, among thousands of other archaeological sites in the U.S.

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How Do Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Work?

How do intercontinental ballistic missiles — including the one North Korea launched Tuesday (Nov. 28) that flew more than 10 times higher than the International Space Station — work?

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Prehistoric Women Were Stronger than Elite Rowing Teams Today

Women did a lot of the heavy lifting during the Neolithic era.

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No Shimmer: Why Scientists Want to Ban Glitter

It's sparkly, it's festive and some scientists want to see it swept from the face of the Earth.

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Forget Cyborgs — Biohybrid Robots Are Almost Here

There may come a day when humans take on the form of cyborgs with integrated, robotic parts to enhance our abilities. But long before that, look for "biohybrid" robots...

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Grand Staircase, Home to Countless Dinosaur Fossils, Could Be Destroyed by Mining (Op-Ed)

President Donald Trump is expected to make a big announcement in Utah this Monday (Dec. 4), where he will detail the government's plan to shrink two of the state's national monuments: Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears, according to news sources.

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Many Vietnam Vets May Have Cancer-Causing Parasites: What Are Liver Flukes?

Hundreds of Vietnam War veterans may be infected with parasites called liver flukes, which can sometimes lead to cancer, recent research suggests.

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Your Dog Might Be Licking Its Mouth Because It Thinks You’re a Jerk

When your best friend catches you in a bad mood, does she try to console you, give you space to cool off or lick her own face in an uncontrollable slobber?

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How Long Can a Person Survive Without Water?

Without water, things go downhill fast.

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'Hallucination Machine' Takes You on a Drug-Free Psychedelic Trip

Virtual-reality devices can transport users to magical realms from the comfort of their own homes, but a new device built by British engineers takes users on a different kind of trip...

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Quantum Computers Bust Problem Conventional Computers Can't Solve

It's all about smearing your atoms.

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North Korea's Latest Missile Test Suggests It Could Reach US East Coast

North Korea's latest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) suggests that the nuclear-armed rogue nation can now hit the U.S. East Coast, experts say.

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Odd Red Meat Allergy May Be Behind Some Mysterious Allergic Reactions

Some people who experience seemingly mysterious allergic reactions may have a rare type of allergy to red meat, a new study finds.

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'Hairy' Microbes Named for Rush Members Are Living in the Limelight

Three new species of microbes with flowing "hair" were named for musicians in the band Rush.

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Even a Kid Can Prove the Earth Is Round: Here's How

You don't need to build a rocket, like "Mad" Mike Hughes, to prove the Earth isn't flat – here's the simple science.

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Photos: 1923 Sphinx from Movie Set Found Buried in Sandy Dune

A remarkably well-preserved plaster-of-paris sphinx was uncovered in the dunes along the California coast, near Santa Barbara.

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94-Year-Old 'Ten Commandments' Sphinx Unearthed in Coastal Dunes

Archaeologists have unearthed a 94-year-old, brightly colored sphinx that once graced the set of the 1923 Hollywood blockbuster, "The Ten Commandments," according to an announcement released Monday (Nov. 27) from the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center.

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Feathered Jurassic Dinosaurs Were Fierce and … Fluffy?

During the Jurassic period, some feathered dinosaurs — including the 160-million-year-old, crow-size Anchiornis huxleyi — were downright fluffy, unlike many of their sleek, modern bird relatives, a new study finds.

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Augmentin: Uses & Side Effects

Augmentin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works against many common infections, including strep throat, ear infections and pneumonia.

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'Yeti' Hair? Nothing So Abominable, Scientists Find

Abominable snowman DNA has revealed the source of possible yeti sightings in Asia.

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Could the US Stop Nuclear Weapons?

Despite decades of research and billions of dollars in investment, no one has a nuclear missile defense system that is remotely reliable, experts say.

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'Bone Treats' for Dogs Linked with 90 Pet Illnesses, 15 Deaths

Dog owners may want to get their pets gifts this holiday season, but you probably don't want to literally "throw them a bone."

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'Tomb of Jesus' Dates Back Nearly 1,700 Years

The limestone bed dates to almost 300 years after the death of Jesus.

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'Poop Pills' Work Just As Well As Traditional Fecal Transplants

"Poop transplants" given as a pill may work just as well as those delivered via colonoscopy, and the pill form may be a more pleasant treatment method for patients, a new study from Canada finds.

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Mount Agung Eruption: The 'Big One' Could Come in Hours

A major eruption of Mount Agung, the tallest volcano on the island of Bali, may be coming within hours, experts say.

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What's the Difference Between the Right Brain and Left Brain?

You may have heard people describe themselves as strictly "right-brained" or "left-brained," but what exactly does that mean?

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Physical Activity May Change Your Heart As You Age (In a Good Way)

People who increase their physical activity may experience beneficial changes in their heart's structure, and these changes could reduce the risk of heart failure, a new study suggests.

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People Are Freaking Out Over This Monster Fungus That Smells Like Rotting Crab

GRRRAAAAAAAA!

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Mystery Solved: How the Ancient Indus Civilization Survived Without Rivers

The rise and fall of the Indus civilization gets a new narrative.

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The True Story Behind Turkey's Ancient 'Underwater Castle'

Last week, a story about a 3,000-year-old castle discovered beneath the waters of Lake Van, in Turkey, went viral. But what's the real story behind this Atlantis-like discovery?

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In Photos: Ancient Castle Discovered Beneath Turkey's Lake Van

A diving team has discovered the remains of an underwater castle, or fortress, beneath Lake Van in Turkey.

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Oddly Behaving Blobs Beneath Earth's Surface Finally Explained

The boundary between the Earth's outermost layer, the crust, and the underlying mantle is speckled with mysterious, blob-like regions that slow down seismic waves and lead to volcanic eruptions.

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2,000-Year-Old Killer Whale Geoglyph Found in Peru Desert

The 230-foot-long orca is etched into a desert hillside.

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In Photos: Ancient Killer Whale Geoglyph in Peru

The sprawling etching of a killer whale, a semimythical creature in Peru culture, was rediscovered in Peru. And it's amazing.

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Dog Family: Facts About Canines & Their Cousins

Dogs are part of a large taxonomic family called Canidae, which also includes wolves, coyotes, foxes and jackals. Members are called canids. Domestic dogs are a subspecies called Canis lupus familiaris.

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The Yeti: Asia's Abominable Snowman

This mysterious creature, similar to America's Bigfoot, is said to live in the Himalayas.

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Stomach Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Avoid cigarettes, aspirin and alcohol to help ulcers heal

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Man Has Surgery to Remove 263 Coins, 100 Nails from Stomach

Doctors in India were shocked to find that a patient with stomach pain had swallowed hundreds of coins and nails.

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Could Climate Change Affect People’s Personalities?

People's personalities may be shaped by the temperatures of the places in which they grew up, a new study suggests.

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Giant Volcano on Bali Is Spewing Ash Clouds, May Erupt Soon

Indonesia's Mount Agung is spewing towering clouds of ash, raising concerns that the giant 10,305-foot-tall (3,140 meters) volcano might have a big eruption soon, according to news sources.

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Politician's Man-Eating Crocodile Warning Is a Load of Crock

Australian politician Bob Katter wants to launch a war … against crocodiles.

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Mexico Designates Breathtaking Ocean Reserve, North America's Largest

Mexico President Nieto designated a Pacific Ocean region teeming with biodiversity as a protected marine area.

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In Photos: Mexico's New Ocean Reserve Protects Stunning Biodiversity

Remarkably diverse communities of ocean life make their home in waters near Mexico's Revillagigedo Islands, now a protected marine reserve.

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Where in the Pacific Northwest Will the Next Monstrous Earthquake Strike?

The Pacific Northwest sits atop the Cascadia subduction zone, which is a region where two tectonic plates collide; one plate is being pushed deep into the Earth's mantle, beneath the other slab. The two plates get locked together, and when one gives way,

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Elon Musk: Say 'Sweet Dreams,' Humanity

Elon Musk has once again sounded the alarm about killer robots, this time in response to a video of a humanoid robot doing a backflip.

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US Government Shuts Down Flat-Earther's Rocket Launch

"Mad" Mike is grounded.

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Attack of the (Adorable) Clones: Puppies Are 'Reclones' of First Cloned Dog

Meet the puppies that were cloned from the world's first cloned dog.

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3 Roman-Era Shipwrecks Found Off Egyptian Coast

The shipwreck divers also found a crystal carving of a head from the Roman-era.

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Ancient Helmet-Wearing Wormy Creature Was Covered in 'Cocktail Sticks'

The tiny sea creature looked like a mythical beast wearing a bike helmet.

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Cyber Monday Deal: Give the Gift of AncestryDNA at 40% Off

Need a gift for a special someone who seems to have everything? Or perhaps a friend or partner who is interested in their ancestors or just in history? AncestryDNA may be the perfect holiday present.

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The Secret to Turtle Hibernation: Butt-Breathing

Freshwater turtles hibernate underwater during the winter. But how do they survive in ice-covered ponds when they can’t surface to take a breath?

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Black Friday Deals on Science Books

Check out the best deals on Amazon for books about science, technology and more.

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Black Friday Deal: 23andMe DNA Test - Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service

Go beyond your family tree to uncover ancestry markers in your DNA, with a genetic testing kit that you can use at home.

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Ancient House of the Dead Reveals Glimpse of Neolithic Civilization

This summer, the University of Reading Archaeology Field School excavated one of the most extraordinary sites we have ever had the pleasure of investigating.

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Black Friday Deal: R2-D2 Action Figure Can Explore 'Star Wars' Galaxy

For Black Friday, Amazon is selling this app-enabled R2-D2 droid figure for its lowest price.

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See, Smell, Touch: Why Your Kids Will Love New Senses Exhibit

"Our Senses," a new museum exhibit, explains how our senses work and how they help to define what makes us human.

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'Star Wars' Black Friday Deals: Best of 2017

It's Black Friday, space fans, so here's a roundup of the best online deals for out-of-this-world "Star Wars" merchandise on Amazon.

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Lightning Bolts Are Churning Out Antimatter All Over Planet Earth

Flash, boom, gamma-rays!

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Ghostly Cosmic Neutrinos Are Stopped Cold by Planet Earth, New Study Shows

Scientists searching for ghostly subatomic particles called neutrinos from cosmic sources made an important stride in understanding how to catch these slippery specters.

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You'd Never Suspect an Octopus Was Lying on this Seafloor

Despite understanding the mechanics of octopus camouflage, no one really understands the thoughts they use to blend in with their environment.

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Evidence Mounts Against So-Called Climate Change Hiatus

Evidence is mounting against the so-called climate change hiatus — a period lasting from 1998 to 2012 — when global temperatures allegedly stopped rising as sharply as they had before.

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Birdwatch: Technicolor Turkey Sports Iridescent Feathers

Behold the ocellated turkey: a regal-looking bird with iridescent feathers, a blue face, and cranberry-like bumps of red and orange on its head.

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Giant, Dark Hole Opens Up in Sun's Atmosphere

An extensive hole opened up in the sun's atmosphere, allowing solar winds to rush out into space.

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Charles Manson's Brain Probably Looked a Lot Like Yours

Bad, normal brain.

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Flat-Earther to Launch Himself in Homemade Steam Rocket Saturday

A flat-Earth enthusiast who claims not to believe in science plans to launch himself 1,800 feet (550 meters) above California's Mojave Desert in a homemade steam rocket on Saturday (Nov. 25), the Associated Press reported.

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Rare 400-Year-Old Map Traces Indigenous Roots in Mexico

Created in 1593, the manuscript has been acquired by the U.S. Library of Congress.

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How Did This Weird, Super-Salty Pond Form in Antarctica?

The mystery of one of the world's saltiest bodies of water was just solved.

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Man Develops Rare Infection 30 Years After First Exposure

An uncommon fungal infection appears to have lingered in one man's body for 30 years before making itself known in his brain.

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Here Come the Macy's Balloons, There Goes Our Helium?

Are helium-inflated parade balloons making frivolous use of a limited and dwindling natural resource?

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Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Sleep apnea is a condition in which people experience pauses in breathing, or shallow breathing, during sleep.

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Christmas Trees: Real vs. Fake, and How to Keep Them Fresh

Does adding sugar, aspiring or vinegar to the water keep your Christmas tree fresher longer? Try this experiment to find out.

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From Wild to Mild: How Different Types of Alcohol Affect Your Mood

The holidays are full of tasty treats and festive cocktails — but instead of Christmas cheer, some alcoholic beverages may cause other, less pleasant feelings, a new study from England suggests.

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Radioactive Cloud Originated in Russia: What Might Have Caused It?

A radioactive cloud that hovered over Europe last month likely originated in Russia, meteorological agencies in the country confirmed.

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Girl's Heart Beats Outside Her Chest: Rare Disorder Explained

A girl's heart appears to beat literally outside of her chest in a recent video, but what causes this to happen?

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Raw Milk Contaminated with Bacteria in Up To 4 States, CDC Warns

If you consumed raw milk in past six months, you may need antibiotics.

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What Happens When You Drop a Turkey from a Plane?

Domestic turkeys can't fly — but that hasn't stopped people in a small town in Arkansas from dropping the birds from small planes at an annual festival event that has drawn opposition from animal-rights activists.

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Why Do People 'Twitch' When Falling Asleep?

The phenomenon, known as a hypnogogic jerk, is named in reference to the hypnogogic state — the transitional period between wakefulness and sleep. Hypnagogic jerks are also commonly known as hypnic jerks or sleep starts.

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How Did an Opera Singer Hit the Highest Note Ever Sung at the Met?

It's a note so high it may register as more of a squeak to some: a high A above high C.

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Headless Skeleton of Extinct Sea Cow Unearthed in Siberia

An unusually complete — albeit headless — skeleton of a Steller's sea cow was recently found in northeast Russia. Despite the missing noggin, the remains may help researchers solve several mysteries about this enormous, extinct animal.

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Buzz Off: Genetic Edit Could 'Defuse' Mosquitoes

Scientists are unraveling a genetic solution to disease-carrying mosquitoes.

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Wow! 1st Interstellar Asteroid Is a Spinning Space Cigar

The interstellar asteroid that zoomed past Earth last month is like nothing we’ve seen before, new observations reveal.

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Climate Partly to Blame for German Migration to America in 19th Century

A new study shows how poor climate conditions can set off a chain of events that leads to mass migration.

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What Is Garcinia Cambogia?

Extract of the fruit garcinia cambogia is an ingredient in some nutritional supplements aimed at stopping weight gain. But is garcinia cambogia safe, and does it work? Here's a look at the evidence.

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Facts About Alpacas

Alpacas are domesticated versions of a South American ruminant called the vicuña. There are no alpacas in the wild.

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Facts About Bismuth

Properties, sources and uses of the element bismuth.

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Tiny Slowdown in Earth's Rotation Could Unleash Major Earthquakes

The slowdown in Earth's rotation could trigger more earthquakes next year, new research suggests.

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Surprising Find: Marijuana Linked with Benefits for Heart Failure Patients

Smoking marijuana has been linked with heart problems, but a surprising new finding suggests the drug may have benefits for people with heart failure.

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Why Human Head Transplants Will Never Work

An Italian neurosurgeon is claiming that his team has performed the world's first "successful" human head transplant, using two human cadavers in China, according to news reports.

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No, Cotton Swabs Aren't the Most Common Cause of Eardrum Rupture

Cotton swabs aren't actually the most common cause of eardrum rupture, according to the study. Instead, blunt trauma is the leading reason for the injury.

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Are the Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls Fakes?

Scholars are still debating whether the 13 fragments are legitimate scraps of the ancient Hebrew Bible or modern forgeries.

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Diving Scientists Report 'Big Changes' Beneath Antarctic Ice Shelf

Climate change may be leading to shifts in the communities of sea life beneath an Antarctic ice shelf.

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Photos: Diving Beneath Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf

A team of scientists from Finland and New Zealand have arrived at McMurdo Sound in Antarctica to begin a six-week expedition diving beneath the Ross Ice Shelf.

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Earth 'Breathes' in Amazing Time-Lapse Video from Space

Data gathered by satellites circling Earth since 1997 come together in a breathtaking time lapse of our dynamic planet.

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8,000-Year-Old Rock Art Includes the World's Oldest Images of Dogs

Archaeologists have identified what may be the world's oldest images of dogs. The 8,000-year-old hunting scenes even feature some dogs on leashes.

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Chemistry of 'Wine Legs' Inspires Surface-Skimming Minibots

A team of engineers from the East China Normal University in Shanghai may have found a solution: They've developed a chemical motor for lightweight robots that can glide along the surface of a body of water.

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In Photos: Treasures From 800-Year-Old Tombs in China

Archaeologists in China have discovered two 800-year-old tombs belonging to Hu Hong and his wife née Wu.

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800-Year-Old Tombs Tell the Story of an Ancient Chinese Couple

The tombs, belonging to a man and his wife called Lady of Virtue, hold an intriguing inscription, meant to last "as long as heaven and Earth."

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Ban on US Import of Elephant Trophies Remains, For Now

On Friday, President Trump tweeted that he was putting the decision to reverse a ban on elephant trophy imports "on hold," pending a review of "all conservation facts."

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Millions, Billions, Trillions: How to Make Sense of Numbers in the News

Today's news can often involve mind-bogglingly large numbers. A math professor shares some tricks for understanding it all.

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Will the US Have a Snowy White Thanksgiving?

If you're wondering whether it will snow on Thanksgiving Day, there's a Twitter account made just for you.

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Photos: The Poisonous Creatures of the North American Deserts

The seemingly desolate desert is alive with biting, rattling and dazzling poisonous creatures.

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Gravitational-Wave Detector Catches Lightest Black Hole Smashup Yet

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has detected yet another black hole merger — their fifth since 2015, and involving some of the lightest black holes the instrument has ever detected.

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Antimatter Particles Are Crashing into Earth, And Scientists Don't Know Why

New data from a mountaintop observatory in central Mexico have refuted astronomers' hypotheses about the origin of antimatter particles detected on Earth.

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What Is Gluten?

Gluten refers to the proteins found in wheat endosperm. Some people are gluten-intolerant, but a gluten-free diet is not for everyone.

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What in the World? Flat-Earthers Gather at First Conference

A conference aimed at disputing the idea that the world is round just wrapped up in North Carolina. Here's what they talked about.

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Did Marijuana Really Cause an Infant's Death?

If the report's hypothesis is true, the case would mark the first time a person has died from a marijuana overdose. But the findings are far from definitive.

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US Lifts Ban on Import of African Elephant Hunting Trophies: What It Means

This week, the Trump administration lifted a ban on importing hunting trophies from African elephants into the United States.

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Ever Seen a Shark Walk? Tiny Animals Amaze on PBS

Very small animals have abilities above their weight class.

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New Video Shows a Creepily Human-Like Robot Doing a Backflip

Atlas, a new disaster robot can execute amazing human-like acrobatic feats such as backflips and in-air pirouettes.

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When You Learn, Your Brain Swells with New Cells — Then It Kills Them

Brain cells are very competitive.

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Alien Hunters Send Message to Nearby Planet

If there are any intelligent aliens in the GJ 273 system, they can expect to hear from us about a dozen years from now.

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6 Tips for Buying a Laptop

Choosing the right notebook doesn't have to be difficult. Here are six things to keep in mind when shopping.

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Puppy Love: Owning a Dog Linked to Better Heart Health

Good news for dog owners: Man's best friend may help lower a person's risk of heart disease, a new study from Sweden finds.

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110 Giant Steps: Long-Necked Dinosaur Breaks Record for Longest Trackway

Each of the 110 dinosaur footprints is more than 3 feet across and the researchers think the sauropod that left them would have been some 115 feet long.

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Breast vs. Bottle: Weighing Infant-Feeding Options

Health professionals consider breast-feeding to be the best choice for baby. However, for some mothers bottle-feeding may be the better option.

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FDA Approves First 'Digital' Pill: How Does It Work?

A new "digital pill" can tell doctors whether a patient has taken his or her medicine.

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Surprise 'Living Fossils' Are Earth's Oldest Life-Forms

Scientists stumbled across the 3.5-billion-year-old life-forms in a swamp in Tasmania. They are greenish-yellow rounded blobs.

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Black Friday Deals: Best Gifts for Science Geeks

Here's a look at some of Live Science's favorite Amazon Black Friday deals for that science geek in your life, from a curious child to a spouse who can't get enough of the Discovery Channel.

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Black Friday Deals: Amazon's Best Science Toys for Kids

If you have a little paleontologist, a star-gazer or a budding chemist, one of these science-inspired toys may be right for your child. Here's a look at some of the best Amazon Black Friday deals.

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What If a 9.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hit Seattle?

In preparation for the BIG ONE — the mighty 9.0-magnitude earthquake that's expected to lay waste to the Pacific Northwest — geophysicists have created 50 virtual simulations to see how such a quake could rattle the region.

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Why This Viral Painting-Restoration Video Gives Experts the Chills

A video showing the dramatic restoration of a 17th century painting gives a dangerous and misleading picture of how to clean an old painting.

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Even at 36,000 Feet Deep, Ocean Creatures Have Plastic in Their Guts

Some of the deepest-living animals in the sea have guts full of plastic, highlighting the global problem of ocean plastic pollution.

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What Is a Normal Heart Rate?

Heart rate, also known as pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. A normal heart rate depends on the individual as well as a variety of factors.

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Scientists Levitate Water Droplets, Figure Out What Drives 'Magical' Behavior

Woosh.

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Like Humans, Chimps Try Harder to Warn Unaware Pals

Chimpanzees make an extra-urgent effort to catch the attention of neighbor chimps that appear ignorant of a threat.

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Chopin's Pickled Heart Reveals His Cause of Death

The Polish composer likely died of tuberculosis complications.

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Long-Lost Da Vinci Painting Fetches Historic $450 Million, Obliterating Records

A painting by Leonardo da Vinci that preserves the artist's own handprints sold for more than $450 million at auction tonight, "obliterating the previous world record for the most expensive work of art at auction.

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What Is Turmeric?

Turmeric is a spice with a long history of use in cooking and religious rituals, and evidence suggests it may hold health benefits as well.

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Here's Why a Man's Arm Looks Like Popeye's

He might not be a sailor or have a girlfriend named Olive Oyl, but a man in Japan did share something in common with the cartoon character named Popeye — a bulging biceps in his left upper arm, a new report of the man's case reveals.

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4,000-Year-Old Prenup Mentions Infertility, Surrogacy and Divorce

Kim Kardashian made headlines recently for using a surrogate to carry her unborn child, but the practice of surrogacy — albeit in a different form — is much, much older, dating back at least 4,000 years, a new study finds.

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Humans Have Cracked the Secrets of Uncrackable Parrotfish Teeth

They have chain mail in their mouths, for biting, chewing and gnashing.

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Too Many Zzs? 9 Hours of Sleep May Raise Heart Risk in Older Women

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Getting too much sleep may increase the risk for heart disease in older women, early research suggests.

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Doctors Cut Into Mom's Womb to Repair Baby's Spinal Cord Defect

Doctors in Canada performed a life-altering surgery on a fetus still developing inside its mother's womb to correct a spinal defect that would have led to spina bifida, according to news reports.

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'MythBusters' Returns, with New Hosts and Sword-Swinging Robots

Science Channel reboots "MythBusters" with a bang.

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In Earth's Backyard: Newfound Alien Planet May Be Good Bet for Life

Another potentially habitable planet has been found in Earth's neck of the cosmic woods, and it may be an even better life-hosting candidate than the famed Proxima b.

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The 20 Most Mysterious Shipwrecks Ever

From the Antikythera, which held what may be the oldest computer, to a treasure-filled vessel, these shipwrecks are obscured not only by ocean waves, but by mysterious circumstances.

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260-Million-Year-Old Fossil Forest Discovered in … Antarctica

Fossilized trees from a much warmer era of Antarctic history could provide a basis for predictions about the planet's warming future.

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Can Young Blood Really Help Treat Alzheimer's?

Injecting the blood plasma of healthy young people into people with Alzheimer's disease might be safe, but not all experts are behind the idea.

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Facts About Chromium

Properties, sources and uses of the element chromium.

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Photos: Is Ice Age Cat Mummy a Lion or a Lynx?

A man hunting for mammoth tusks in Eastern Siberia came across an unexpected find in the permafrost: the mummy of a cat that lived during the last ice age.

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Trying to Stand More at Work? Here's How Many More Calories You'll Burn

From the Apple Watch to standing desks, a number of products today attempt to get users to stand more and sit less. But exactly how many more calories are do you burn?

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Oops! Cave Lion Mummy Is Probably an Ice Age Lynx

A Russian man hunting for mammoth tusks in Eastern Siberia made an unexpected discovery in September: the incredibly furry, slightly squished mummy of a cat from the last ice age.

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A Breathtaking New GIF Shows CRISPR Chewing Up DNA

Chomp chomp. CRISPR hungry.

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How Your Brain Wiring Drives Social Interactions

WASHINGTON — Humans and many other animals express a range of social behaviors, from cooperation to aggression.

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Stress from Negative Life Events Linked to Obesity in Women

More stress in a woman's life may widen her waistline, a new study reveals.

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Genetically Modified Beetles Grow Working Third Eye

A genetic tweak has led to the development of scarab beetles with an extra set of compound eyes in the middle of their heads, and the eyes actually work.

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Disney Legionnaires' Outbreak: Why Cooling Towers Spread the Disease

Legionnaires' disease is often spread by water-cooling towers, because they provide both a place for bacteria to grow and a way for the microbes to spread.

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Cremated Remains of the 'Buddha' Discovered in Chinese Village

The cremated remains of what could be the Buddha have been found in China, along with 260 buddhist statues.

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In Photos: Cremated Buddha Remains and Buddha Statues

Archaeologists have discovered 260 Buddhist statues and a box holding the cremated remains of what appear to be the Buddha in China.

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7 Ways That Air Pollution Can Harm Your Health

Toxic air can take an unexpected toll on physical and mental health.

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Early Medieval Farming Village Unearthed Near Famed Viking Site

Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed the remains of a 1,500-year-old farming village near the famed Viking site of Jelling in central Jutland.

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In Photos: Early Medieval Village Discovered in Denmark

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What Is Stevia?

Stevia is a sugar substitute that comes from a plant, and has no calories. But is it good for health? Here's a look at what the research says about stevia.

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Hypertension: Symptoms and Treatment

High blood pressure is a serious disease that can, over time, damage the blood vessel walls and increase a person's risk of heart attack, stroke and other conditions.

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Blood Pressure: Highs, Lows & What's Normal

Blood pressure is one of the vital signs that doctors measure to assess general health.

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Electric Cars Don't Interfere with Heart Implants

Fans of Tesla electric cars who also have implanted heart devices can rest easy.

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New Blood Pressure Numbers: 130 Is Now High, Doctors Say

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The bar for what's considered "high blood pressure" just got lowered, meaning millions more Americans will now be classified as having the condition, according to new guidelines from several leading groups of heart doctors.

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8,000-Year-Old Jars Are the Earliest Evidence of Winemaking

This remarkable find deserves a toast: People were fermenting grapes into wine about 8,000 years ago in what is now the Republic of Georgia, say scientists who found what's now considered the oldest known winemaking site on record.

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What Creature Made This Face in an MRI Machine?

D8

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Dinosaur-Age Shark with 300 'Frilled' Teeth Caught in Deep Sea

Forget about the minuscule odds of seeing Ahab's white whale: Sightings of the frilled shark, a so-called "living fossil" that has elusively swum around Earth's deep waters since the age of the dinosaurs, may been an even rarer find.

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Just 1 Cup of Coffee a Week May Lower Risk of Stroke & Heart Failure

Drinking as little as one cup of coffee a week may lower your risk of stroke and heart failure, a new study suggests.

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Wolfing Down Meals May Lead to Weight Gain and Heart Woes

If your mother ever warned you to slow down because you eat too fast, she now has at least one good reason to support her case.

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For Some, A Bit of Chocolate May Help Lower Risk of Heart Problems

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Eating chocolate on a regular basis may reduce people's risk of heart problems, particularly among those with obesity, a large new study suggests.

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Stephen Hawking Warns: Humanity May Have Less Than 600 Years to Leave Earth

If humanity doesn't become a truly spacefaring species in the next five centuries or so, we may well go extinct, Stephen Hawking said, according to media reports.

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Shortest Abstract for Scientific Paper Surfaces on Twitter

Yes.

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15 Far-Out Facts About Area 51

Area 51. The name conjures an aura of secrecy, mystery, and of course, extraterrestrial happenings. Here's a look at some of the strangest facts about the spot.

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Letters from Ernest Hemingway Reveal How Author Dealt with Fame

A newly published batch of Ernest Hemingway’s letters could change the way we think about the author's influences, relationships with other writers and views on race.

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Can Sex Trigger Cardiac Arrest?

A new study suggests that, although this can happen, it's very rare.

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Aerial Images May Unlock Enigma of Ancient Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia

An archaeologist was given first-time access to fly above sprawling ancient structures that dot Saudi Arabia. The thousands of images from above could resolve mysteries surrounding these gates and other structures.

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Spectacular Images Reveal Mysterious Stone Structures in Saudi Arabia

Between Oct. 27 and 29 of 2017, an archaeological team took nearly 6,000 aerial photographs of around 200 archaeological sites in the Al-Ula region of Saudi Arabia. This photo gallery shows a small sample of sites the team photographed.

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Stellar Zombie: Scientists Discover a Star That Won't Die

The appearance of a three-year-long supernova explosion challenges scientist's current understanding of star formation and death, and work is underway to explain the bizarre phenomenon.

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In Your Face! Male Crabs Gloat with 'Victory Dance'

Victorious male crabs dance to discourage beaten rivals.

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What Drives Religious Belief? It's Not Intuition

Is religious belief driven by the heart or the head — that is, is it intuition or reason that explains why people believe in god or gods? The answer may be neither: A new study finds that cultural upbringing may explain religious creed.

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The Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week

Here are the most interesting, amazing and unusual things that happened in the world of science this week. A recap of Live Science's best.

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Amazing Images: The Best Science Photos of the Week

Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.

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Gay Lions? Not Quite

Lions photographed in a same-sex embrace aren't having sex.

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Don't Bug Out! Your Cluttered Home Won't Attract Creepy-Crawlies

Do you have a cluttered coffee table or a stack of boxes from that last move you've never gotten around to putting away? Good news — your tendency toward untidiness isn't unhygienic.

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The Story Behind That Viral Photo of a Lonely Rhino

His name is Sudan, and he's been alone for awhile.

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Chemists May Have Found the 'Missing Link' to the First Life on Earth

The search for the ancient chemical origins of life has a new candidate — a multitasking enzyme that may have set the evolutionary ball rolling.

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Tiny Grasshopper Found Hidden in Van Gogh Painting, 128 Years Later

The little bug was right there all along.

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Now Hear This: Ancient Amphitheater Acoustics Weren't So Great After All

If you were sitting in the upper rows of an ancient Greek amphitheater, could you have heard the actors sigh or strike a match?

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Can You Turn Fat into Muscle?

Simply put, your body can't turn fat into muscle. And the reverse is also true: Your body can't turn muscle into fat, either. Here's why.

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Time to Celebrate: Ancient Sundial Made to Honor Roman Politician

About 2,000 years ago, a Roman politician celebrated his victory by commissioning a sundial and putting it on display for all to see, according to archaeologists who just found the ancient timekeeping device in Italy.

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Pet Snake Nearly Kills Teen: Why the Inland Taipan Is So Deadly

An Australian teenager was left fighting for his life after being bitten by his pet inland taipan, one of the most dangerous snake species in the world, according to news reports.

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'Holy Grail' Hadron: Scientists Are Close to Detecting the Elusive Tetraquark Particle

Like finding a needle in a haystack of haystacks

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Americans' Well-Being Declines for 1st Time Since 2014

After three years of improvement, the well-being of Americans ticked downward in 2017, according to a new poll, though some demographics were spared.

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Dinosaurs Might Have Survived the Asteroid, Had It Hit Almost Anywhere Else

The age of dinosaurs met an unlikely end — because had the cosmic impact that doomed it hit just about anywhere else on the planet, the "terrible lizards" might still roam the Earth, a new study finds.

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Lab-Grown Skin Saves Dying Boy with Rare Disease

Scientists created fully functional skin for a 7-year-old boy with a genetic skin disease. Here's how they accomplished the medical feat.

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Uber Teams with NASA on 'Flying Car' Project

The space agency has signed an agreement to help develop an air- traffic- control system for Uber Elevate, the ride-hailing company's official name for the flying-car project, according to USA Today.

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Here's Another Reason Bonobo 'Hippie Chimps' Are Awesome

Bonobos, one of our closest primate relatives, could teach some humans a thing or two about helping others before being asked.

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Prehistoric Mammals Wouldn't Have Messed with This Huge Otter

Six million years ago, the shallow swamps of what's now southern China may have been dominated by massive, 110-lb. (50 kilograms) otters with a bite so strong it could crush the bones of small mammals.

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First Cat in Space to Receive a Proper Memorial

One spacefaring feline who helped to pave the way for humans to go to space has gone largely unrecognized, and a new Kickstarter campaign aims to change that.

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Drinking Alcohol Really Does Raise Your Cancer Risk, Doctors Warn

Drinking alcohol, even a light or moderate amount, increases the risk of several common cancers, according to a leading group of cancer doctors.

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Why a Woman's Wrists Glowed with Gold Filaments on an X-Ray

It's a medical treatment that Louis XIV, the French king who presided over the gold-drenched Palace of Versailles, might have liked.

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Earthquakes Jolt Icelandic Volcano As It Refills with Magma

Earthquakes are shaking the ground around Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano, but experts say there's a perfectly reasonable explanation for this: The volcano is likely refilling its tank with magma and preparing, albeit slowly, for its next eruption.

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Glimmers of Link Found Between Heart Problems and Alzheimer's

A weak heart may age parts of the brain by 15 to 20 years.

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The Surprising Reason Nighttime Injuries Are Worse Than Daytime Ones

Be careful of things that go bump in the night, especially if those bumps lead to skin injuries.

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These Rodent-Like Creatures Are the Earliest Known Ancestor of Humans, Whales and Shrews

The discovery of the little creatures, which lived about 145 million years ago, may push the evolution of this mammal group back dozens of millions of years, the researchers said.

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Intricately Carved Gemstone Found in Ancient Warrior's Tomb

An incredibly detailed carving from a 3,500-year-old tomb has archaeologists questioning what they know about the origins of ancient Greek art.

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There's a Huge Plume of Magma Bulging Against Antarctica

A massive magma plume is surging against the crust beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, but that isn't why the ice is melting.

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Women Who Use IUDs May Have Lower Risk of Cervical Cancer

Women who use an intrauterine device for birth control may have a lower risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a new review and meta-analysis.

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How Big Is the 'Alien Megastructure'?

Any aliens building around Tabby's star would have to be thinking very big.

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Amazing Physics: How 245 People Jumped Off a Bridge at Once — and Survived

How did 245 people jump off a bridge in Brazil, while attached to ropes, and survive? Here's the physics behind the daring feat.

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Doggone: Your Best Friend Is Red-Green Colorblind

If you're ever deciding between throwing a red ball or a green ball for your dog to fetch, know this: It doesn't matter to Fido because dogs are red-green colorblind, a new small study suggests.

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That's Baa-rack! Sheep Can ID Obama, Other Celebs

A recent study showed that sheep could be trained to recognize people from photos — including actress Emma Watson and former U.S. President Barack Obama.

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Why Private Planes Are Nearly As Deadly As Cars

A private plane claimed another life when the famous baseball pitcher Roy Halladay, age 40, died in a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico today (Nov. 7), according to news sources.

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Outbreak in Uganda: What Is the Marburg Virus?

Three people in Uganda and Kenya have died from an extremely rare and deadly disease caused by the Marburg virus, the World Health Organization reported today (Nov. 7). What is the Marburg virus?

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Poisoned, Then Buried: Before Vesuvius, Toxic Water Likely Sickened Pompeii

Residents of Pompeii were likely already sickened by toxins in their water when they were buried by volcanic ash after an eruption in A.D. 79.

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What's Really in Marijuana Extracts? These Products Are Often Mislabeled

A new study finds cannabidiol products frequently contain higher or lower doses of cannabidiol than what's listed on the label.

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Here's What Happens in the Brain When You Don't Get Enough Sleep

After a sleepless night, you likely feel sluggish the next morning, and a small new study suggests why: Your brain cells feel sluggish, too.

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Pew-Pew! Laser Weapons May Arm Air Force Fighter Jets

Yesterday (Nov 6), the U.S. Air Force Research Lab signed a $26.3 million contract with Lockheed Martin to develop high-energy laser weapons that are lightweight and compact enough to be mounted on fighter jets.

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Antarctic Danger: Ice Shelf Cracks Close British Base … Again

A mobile British research station in Antarctica will close for the winter, threatened by cracks in an ice shelf.

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Could Men Really Get Pregnant? Why Experts Say It Won't Be Anytime Soon

A fertility doctor says that in theory, men could attempt to become pregnant as soon as "tomorrow" thanks to advances in uterus transplant surgeries. But others say it won't be anytime soon.

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Ancient Athletes: Greek-Style Gymnasium Unearthed in Egypt

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Tasmanian Treasure: Rare 17th-Century Map of Australia Resurfaces

Conservators have restored a rare map of Australia, from the era before Europeans had fully explored the continent.

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Humans Doomed Caribbean's 'Lost World' of Ancient Mammals

Caribbean islands hosted plenty of diverse mammal life — until humans showed up 6,000 years ago.

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How Your Brain Blocks Out Unwanted Thoughts and Memories

The chemical key to controlling thoughts and memories? It might be molecule called GABA.

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Knossos: Palace of the Minoans

The civilization known as the Minoans built a huge palace on the island of Crete.

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Facts About Barium

Properties, sources and uses of the element barium.

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2017 Is Slated to Be in Top 3 Hottest Years of All Time

The year isn't over yet, but 2017 is already expected to be the second- or third-hottest year on record, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced today (Nov. 6) at the United Nations climate change conference in Bonn, Germany.

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'Robutt' Simulates 10 Years of Butts on Car Seats

While crash-test dummies and other assembly-line machines seem to get the raw end of the deal, a different robot has a much cushier job: It tests car seats. Meet Robutt, a robot that's here to make sure your car stays comfy after years of wear.

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What in the World Is This? Weird, Amazing Image Goes Viral

An otherworldly image reveals the complexity of small things.

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In Photos: Cave Art from Mona Island

Scientists have uncovered thousands of well-preserved paintings in caves on Mona Island that date to before Europeans arrived on the island.

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On an Uninhabited Caribbean Island, a Trove of Pre-Columbian Cave Art

Imagine a social- networking site that not only predates not only the internet but even a European presence in the Americas. That's how researchers from the University of Leicester describedare theirdescribing the discoveries they've made after three year

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Puppers! Our History with Canines Unfolds in 'Science Comics: Dogs'

The humorous new book "Science Comics: Dogs" entertainingly explains why today's canines look and behave very differently from their wolf ancestors.

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Do Animals Have Humor?

Between verbal jokes, slapstick comedy and tickling, there are numerous reasons we laugh. But are humans the only species with a sense of humor?

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Under Her Spell: A 'Witch' Shows Her Face, 300 Years After Her Death

Forensic experts have reconstructed the face of a Scottish woman imprisoned on suspicion of witchcraft 300 years ago.

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16th-Century Shipwreck Off Florida Is Causing an International Dispute

A Florida court is hearing arguments about who has the right to recover artifacts from the remains of a 16th-century shipwreck lying on the seafloor near Cape Canaveral.

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Why Tough, Tiny Tardigrades May Be the 1st Interstellar Travelers

'Water bears' are going laser surfing!

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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday (So You Get 1 More Hour of Sleep)

This Sunday, people across the United States can luxuriate in an extra hour of sleep as daylight saving time comes to an end.

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Humans to Blame for Climate Change, Government Report Says

Humans are causing the globe to heat up, with dire consequences, according to a climate report from the Trump administration.

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Good News on Warming: Ozone Hole Is Smallest Since 1988

A warm Antarctic stratosphere kept the ozone hole small in 2017.

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More Than 40 Million Fire Extinguishers Recalled for Safety Hazard

More than 40 million fire extinguishers sold over a 4-decade period have been recalled because they may not work to put out fires.

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What Would Happen If You Played Tug-Of-War in Outer Space?

What would happen if you played tug-of-war in outer space? Would you be able to stand and pull with all your might, as you would on Earth, or would something entirely different happen?

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New Orangutan Species Is World's Most Endangered Great Ape

The orangutan lives on Sumatra, south of a lake in the caldera of a supervolcano. There are fewer than 800 individuals in the population, researchers say.

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Has Paranormal Belief Gone Mainstream?

Crop circles are global phenomena, gaining attention as paranormal culture becomes mainstream, says one scientist who studies paranormal belief.

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Lifelong Protection Against Flu? New Vaccine Shows Promise

If this vaccine works in humans, it could mean one shot and you're protected for life from the flu virus.

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This Video of 'Dancing Braids' Will Change How You Think About Mathematics

Forget about describing your doctoral thesis — just dance it.

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Miscarriage: Signs, Symptoms & Causes

A miscarriage is the loss of pregnancy before the 20-week mark in the pregnancy. The medical term for a miscarriage is spontaneous abortion.

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The History Behind That Creepy Bone Chapel You Saw on Reddit

A chapel of bones has a spiritual history.

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