'Anumeric' People: When Languages Have No Words for Numbers

From the Amazon to Nicaragua, there are humans who never learn numbers. What can these anumeric cultures teach us about ourselves?

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Animal Sex: How Lobsters Do It

Lobster sex involves battles for dominance, calming urine and tender copulation.

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Russia from Above: A Glimpse at a Vast Landscape

A bird's-eye view provides a glimpse of Russia in all its diverse glory

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How Would Just 2 Degrees of Warming Change the Planet?

The Earth is home to a range of climates, from the scorching dunes of the Sahara to the freezing ridges of Antarctica. Given this diversity, why are climate scientists so alarmed about a worldwide temperature increase of just 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit?

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Virgin Galactic Aims to Fly Space Tourists in 2018, CEO Says

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic is on track to begin commercial passenger spaceflights before the end of 2018, the company's chief executive said.

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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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Hopewell Culture

Hopewell culture refers to people who built earthen mounds and structures about 2,000 years ago in modern-day Ohio.

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'Giant Hurricane' on Saturn: 1st Images Back from Cassini's Epic Ring Dive

NASA's Cassini spacecraft dove between Saturn and its rings yesterday (April 26), snapping the closest-ever views of Saturn's atmosphere.

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Los Angeles Subway Dig Uncovers Ice Age Mammal Bones | Video

The bones of two ice age mammals were found just down the street from the La Brea Tar Pits, in Los Angeles, during an excavation for a new subway station.

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Malaria on Rise in US As Travelers Return with Disease

More than 2,000 people in the U.S. return from visits abroad with malaria every year, a new report says.

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NASA's $200M Spacesuit Problem Threatens Its Deep-Space Exploration Plans

NASA is years away from having new spacesuits for its deep-space astronauts despite spending nearly $200 million on three separate development efforts over the past decade.

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Grading Trump's First 100 Days in Office: A Science Report Card

We reached out to experts across different fields and asked them to grade President Trump's performance in his first 100 days in office. Here is his report card when it comes to science issues.

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Beastly Romances: Famous Human-Animal Couples (Images)

In the well-known story “Beauty and the Beast,” a human girl pairs with a nonhuman mate. And there are many more examples in folklore and pop culture of equally beastly pairings.

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Goya's Mystery Illness: Nearly 200 Years Later, Docs Have a Diagnosis

The famous Spanish painter Francisco Goya suffered a mysterious illness and lost his hearing in 1793, and now experts may have figured out why.

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New Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Don't Go Far Enough (Op-Ed)

Do the new guidelines about screening for prostate cancer go far enough?

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Are Cholesterol, Saturated Fat Less Important to Heart Disease?

Blame chronic inflammation (rather than cholesterol) for heart disease, a new editorial says. But the stance is controversial -- here's why.

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Physicist Describes 45 Gruesome Ways to Die (or Not)

There is something morbidly fascinating about the prospect of exploring the most outlandish, unusual and downright unlikely circumstances that could cause your demise.

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The History of the 'First 100 Days': How Did Most Presidents Fare?

Franklin D. Roosevelt is famous for really getting a lot done fast. How did other presidents stack up during their first 100 days?

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Researchers Probe Viability of Amino Acids in Alien Environments

Amino acids act as building blocks for life, and scientists are subjecting them to extreme conditions in order to identify what it takes for them to survive on other planets.

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Photos: Inside the Bizarre World of the Crested Saguaro Cactus

The saguaro cactus is the iconic symbol of the American West.

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Pituitary Gland: Facts, Function & Disease

The pituitary gland is called the master gland of the endocrine system; it controls many other hormone glands in the body.

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What Are Chinook Winds?

Chinook winds are warm, dry winds that can cause extreme increases in temperatures within a few hours.

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Photos: The National Monuments Being Targeted by Trump's Review

President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring the review of presidential designations of any national monument or expansion over 100,000 acres since 1996. Here's a look at those monuments.

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Rare Treat: 3 Snow Leopards Frolic and Snuggle on Camera

New camera-trap images show adorable snow leopards frolicking and relaxing together.

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Your Brain Waves May Show Whether You're Paying Attention in Class

You really can get on the same wavelength as someone else: In a new study, the brain waves of high school students synced up when they were highly engaged during a biology class.

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Trump Targets US National Monuments in New Executive Order

More than two decades of presidential protections fall under the review.

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Ancient Sea Monster with 50 Legs Discovered in Canada | Video

A marine creature dating to 508 million years ago, with two claws and 50 legs, is the first known arthropod on record to have mandibles.

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Wild Snow Leopards Snuggle On-Camera | Video

Camera traps in China recently captured a trio of snow leopards snuggling and relaxing under a shady tree.

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Really Micro Machines: Molecular Cars Prep for First-Ever Race

Tiny vehicles made from a single molecule will go head-to-head in the first ever NanoCar Race tomorrow.

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The Next March Is All About Climate Change

Thousands are expected to turn out for the People's Climate March to advocate for climate action.

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Facts About Humpback Whales

Humpback whales are known for their haunting songs and amazing aerial acrobatic displays.

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Long After Their Bones Were Gone, Neanderthals' DNA Survived in a Cave

DNA from Neanderthals and a mysterious branch of humanity called Denisovans has been detected in the ancient mud of caves holding no fossilized remains of those individuals.

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Photos: Looking for Extinct Humans in Ancient Cave Mud

Scientists have discovered DNA from extinct human lineages in caves devoid of skeletal remains. Here's a look at the archaeological sites and the sample collection.

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How Long Do Elephants Take to Poop? Same Time As You

New parenthood got our fluid dynamics experts thinking about what ends up in the diaper. They headed to the zoo and the lab to come up with a cohesive physics story for how defecation works.

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After Vacation, Woman Learns Her 'Rash' Is a Worm Under Her Skin

A woman's raised itchy rash turned out to be the result of a parasite burrowing beneath her skin, according to a recent case report.

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How to 3D Print Glass | Video

Scientists are now able to use 3D printers to create glass sculptures. This technique could one day be used to manufacture lenses for smartphone cameras and other glass components.

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Closest Saturn Pics Yet Snapped During Daring Cassini Dive | Video

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft’s ’Grand Finale’ has begun with the first of 22 planned dives between the Saturn's innermost rings and the planet itself.

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Scientists Can Now Create Glass Figurines with a 3D Printer

Intricate glass creations such as miniature castles and tiny pretzels can now be fabricated using 3D printing, according to a new study.

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Tropical Storms Create Gamma-Ray Flashes | Video

When the conditions are just right, some tropical storms will fire off terrestrial gamma-ray flashes, which are some of the highest-energy light flashes naturally produced on Earth.

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Can Bill Nye Really 'Save the World'?

Popular programming that focuses on science tends to not actually be all that popular. A study of the much-publicized "Cosmos" reboot showed it didn't reach the people who its creators would want to reach.

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Hidden World of Canyons and Ridges Revealed on Polar Seafloor

Scientists have gathered images of the ancient canyons, craters, hills and permafrost fields that are hidden under Earth's icy seas.

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Photos: Gorgeous Landscapes Hidden Beneath Polar Seas

Scientists have compiled an updated atlas of undersea landscapes carved by glaciers and icebergs. Photos reveal these formations, hidden in Earth's polar regions.

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'Whispering' Whales: Humpback Calves Speak Softly to Mom

A newborn humpback whale learns early in life to use its "indoor voice" to avoid attracting the attention of nearby killer whales.

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Ovaries: Facts, Function & Disease

Ovaries are the primary female reproductive organs. They secrete hormones and release eggs for fertilization.

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Unified Field Theory: Tying It All Together

The unified field theory is an attempt to tie all the fundamental forces of nature together in a single theory.

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Italian Island's Mutation Fights Malaria, But Raises Risk of Other Diseases

The people of Sardina are famous for their longevity, but also have some of the world's highest rates of multiple sclerosis and lupus.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked with Differences in Gut Bacteria

People with chronic fatigue syndrome may have imbalances in their gut bacteria, a new study suggests.

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Humpback Calves Are Close Talkers | Video

Young humpback whales communicate quietly with their mothers, likely to avoid attracting the attention of hungry predators.

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508-Million-Year-Old Sea Monster Had 50 Legs and Giant Claws

A 508-million-year-old critter — one that looks like a weird lobster with 50 legs, two claws and a tent-like shell — is the oldest known arthropod with mandibles on record, a new study finds.

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Photos: Ancient Marine Critter Had 50 Legs, 2 Large Claws

Researchers have identified the first arthropod with mandibles on record.

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Mail Dog: Robotic Dog 'Spot' Could Deliver Your Next Package

Meet Spot, the robotic dog trained to deliver packages.

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'Hobbits' May Have Led Early Humans Out of Africa

New research on Indonesian fossils reveals clues to an ancient expansion out of Africa led by human ancestors nicknamed "hobbits."

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Humans May Have Occupied North America 100,000 Years Earlier Than Thought

Early humans may have lived on the North American continent 130,000 years ago, more than 100,000 years earlier than scientists previously believed, according to a new study.

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Pope Urges Solidarity and Compassion in 1st-Ever Papal TED Talk

The pope surprised an audience in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a prerecorded talk for the TED conference with the theme "The Future You."

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In Photos: 130,000-Year-Old Evidence of Humans in California

Scientists have found what they are saying could be the oldest evidence of human activity in North America — the marked bones of a mastodon dating back some 130,000 years.

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Humans Mastered Advanced Weapon-Making Technique 77,000 Years Ago

The discovery of 25 dangerously pointy stone weapons in a South African cave shows that humans mastered a complex weapon-creating technique during the Stone Age, some 77,000 years ago, according to a new study.

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'Almost Forgotten Disease' Caused Factory Workers' Rashes

A mysterious outbreak of an itchy rash among workers at an herbal supplement factory turned out to be caused by an "almost forgotten disease," a new study from Poland finds.

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Lightning and 'Probably Satellites' Seen from Space Station | Video

European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet captured imagery of Earth while orbiting over California aboard the International Space Station on April 17, 2017.

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Illegal Pot Use Is Rising in States That Have Legalized Medical Marijuana

In recent years, illegal marijuana use has risen faster in states that have legalized medical marijuana than in states without such laws, a new study finds.

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Nerve Gas Attack: New Treatment Cleared, But More Drugs Are Needed

After a deadly nerve agent attack in Syria earlier this month, the U.S. government has approved a new type of injector for a drug that treats these lethal chemicals.

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US Marines Airlifted 1,100 Tortoises to New Desert Homes

The two-week-long relocation effort was four years in the making.

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Did Human Ancestor 'Lucy' Have a Midwife?

How might the ancient relative of humanity dubbed "Lucy" and others of her species have given birth? In a manner in-between that of chimpanzees and humans — with a bit of tilting in the birth canal as they were born, a new study finds.

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Distant Dwarf Planet DeeDee Stirs Up the Pluto Planethood Debate

Recent observations that a tiny object in our solar system is a likely dwarf planet has some planetary scientists grumbling again about Pluto's demotion to that status.

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High-Tech Crime Steals the Show in 'Outlaw Tech'

Modern-day outlaws are more likely to use a computer than a six-gun to get what they want.

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On Tinder, Swipe Right to Save This Endangered Rhino

Swipe right to help save the northern white rhinoceros.

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'Dragonfly' Drone Could Explore Saturn Moon Titan

A relocatable lander could explore the hazy skies of Saturn's intriguing moon Titan, according a new mission proposal.

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Eureka! The Archimedes Principle

Archimedes discovered the law of buoyancy while taking a bath and ran through the streets naked to announce his discovery.

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Testicles: Facts, Function & Diseases

The testicles are the primary male reproductive organs. They produce gametes, or sperm, and they secrete hormones, primarily testosterone.

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Trademark Style: Why No One's Naming Their Baby Ivanka

The Trump family isn't setting any baby-name trends.

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Psychedelic Drugs Really Do Trigger a 'Higher' State of Consciousness

People in the study who used psychedelic drugs showed higher patterns of neural activity.

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“Outlaw Tech” Trailer: Counterfeiters and High-Tech Crime | Video

A new series from the Science Channel introduces the cutting-edge technology and science behind some of the last decade’s most daring and outrageous crimes.

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What Is Exploding Head Syndrome? | Video

A startling sleep disorder called 'exploding head syndrome' can wake up people up with a crash and a bang. Here's what's really happening in the brain.

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Climate Change Altering the Arctic Faster Than Expected

Evidence continues to mount that climate change has pushed the Arctic into a new state.

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Beware of Bogus Cancer Treatments, FDA Says

Americans should be wary of products claiming to treat or cure cancer, as a number of products are falsely making these claims, the FDA said.

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Earth's Mantle Could Suck Up Carbon from the Air

Earth's mantle produces rocks that could naturally suck up carbon emissions, providing a strategy for checking climate change if necessary emissions cuts don't occur.

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Straight Out of 'Star Wars': This 'Death Star' Laser Actually Works

Scientists used a diamond crystal to increase power of multiple laser beams into one super-powered beam.

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Odd New Theory Explains How Early Earth Got Its Oxygen

One of the still-unsolved mysteries about Earth's history is how the planet became breathable. Now, scientists say the culprit may have been the giant rock slabs that make up Earth's outer shell.

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No Need for Roads: Flying Car Soars Over Water

A new flying car designed to travel over open water could be on sale as soon as this year.

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Gallery: 5 Times Science Inspired Art

Artists turn to the world of nature and science for inspiration.

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Did Edvard Munch See 'The Scream' in Spectacular Rare Clouds?

Did rare clouds over Oslo inspire Edvard Munch's most famous painting?

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'Artificial Womb' Keeps Extremely Premature Lambs Alive for Weeks

The new machine supported the lambs for up to 28 days, which is the longest amount of time that an artificial womb has kept animals stable.

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Images of Warming: National Parks in 2050 Posters

A series of posters by artist Hannah Rothstein show how U.S. National Park might look by 2050 if climate change isn't mitigated.

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Why Can't You Shake Hands with a Robot?

For robots to be most useful when working alongside humans, we'll have to figure out how to make robots that can literally lend us a hand when our own two are not enough.

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Make Mars Livable with Asteroids: Researchers Propose Terraforming Plan

A new plan for the "terraformation" of Mars has been scripted by a research team – a blueprint for the red planet to terraform a site on Mars in 2036.

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Farewell (for Now) to April's Giraffe Cam

The "giraffe cam" for April and her new calf has come down, but their internet career isn't over just yet.

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How Dolphins Do It in Water…with Weird, Complex Genitalia

Being a scientist can be a strange job. Like on the days when your work involves inserting the artificially inflated penis of a dead dolphin into the recently thawed vagina of another dead dolphin, all inside a CT scanner.

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Extinct Toothy Carnivore Named After Egyptian God of the Underworld

Scientists have identified a new species of small, toothy mammal that once ruled the food chain in Africa almost 40 million years ago.

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What Your 'Brain Age' Means For Living Longer

Your brain may not be the same age as your body, and an "older" brain may be linked to a person's risk of dying at a younger age, a new study from the United Kingdom finds.

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Photoelectric Effect: Explanation & Applications

The photoelectric effect refers to what happens when electrons are emitted from a material that has absorbed electromagnetic radiation.

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Sexual Orientation: Patients More Open Than Docs Expect

Only about 10 percent of patients reported they would be offended by or refuse to answer a question from a doctor about their sexual orientation, a new study showed.

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Zapping the Brain at Certain Times Improves Memory

New findings may one day help researchers develop technologies that could aid people with memory loss.

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Waddle for Science! Penguins Join Protest March

The March for Science was not only for people; penguins marched, too.

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Watch Amazing Caterpillars Degrade a Plastic Bag | Video

The wax worm caterpillar (Galleria mellonella) can degrade plastic polyethylene bags.

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This Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Plastic Bags

A wiggly, ravenous caterpillar — one that doesn't limit its diet to naturally grown objects — can biodegrade plastic bags, a material infamous for the amount of time it takes to decompose, a new study finds.

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An Aurora Called 'Steve'? Strange Sky Phenomenon Investigated

Meet "Steve," a strange, new aurora feature discovered by citizen scientists and verified by the European Space Agency's (ESA) Swarm satellites.

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Earliest Fungus-Like Fossils Date Back 2.4 Billion Years

The fossils are 2 billion years older than previous finds and could dramatically alter the timeline of the emergence of life on Earth.

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Strange Recall: How Do Golf Balls Get into Hash Browns?

A bizarre and unwanted ingredient is prompting a recall of several frozen hash-brown products: The hash browns may contain pieces of golf balls.

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What Is Short-Term Memory Loss?

Short-term memory loss occurs when a person can remember incidents from 20 years ago but is fuzzy on the details of things that happened 20 minutes prior. Medical conditions and injuries can cause short-term memory loss.

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Gulp! Soda Linked to Memory Woes, Strokes and Dementia

Memory problems and smaller brain volumes are just two things that are more common in people who often drink soda.

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'Deathstalker' Scorpion's Rapid Strike Caught on Film

Scientists captured one of the world's most venomous scorpions in action.

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Watch: Scorpion's Wicked Strike Captured in Slow Motion | Video

A new study on the speed of a scorpion's sting found the deadly deathstalker's strike to be the fastest, at nearly 3 mph (5 km/h).

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Proton Arc and Auroras Captured Above British Columbia | Time-Lapse Video

Vanexus Photography captured a stunning view of a proton arc (white/grey line seen on the left) and the northern lights above Porteau Cove Provincial Park on May 8, 2016.

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Crystal-Haired 'Radiohead' Ant Discovered

A new species of ant, named after the band Radiohead, is dusted with crystalline white hairs and grows its own food.

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Peggy Whitson’s Historic Records as a NASA Astronaut | Video

Five of Whitson's fantastic achievements are listed here by NASA, which now includes most days in space by a NASA astronaut.

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US President Calls Space Station to Congratulate Peggy Whitson | Video

The NASA astronaut broke the record for most time in Space by a NASA astronaut on April 24, 2017. Donald Trump called the International Space Station to congratulate her.

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Hearing Crashes, Seeing Light: Life with Exploding Head Syndrome

The sound of an object crashing to the ground or the sight of a bright flash of light: These are some of the things that people with a condition called exploding head syndrome can sense, even though the events did not really occur, a new study finds.

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Silver Lining? Climate Change Could Make Americans More Fit

Even though global warming is predicted to unleash calamities including frequent typhoons and more global conflicts, Americans may at least get more exercise as the planet warms.

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Frozen in Time: DNA May ID Sailors Looking for Northwest Passage in 1845

Scientists created a DNA database for 24 of the sailors who died during the 19th-century Franklin Expedition looking for the fabled Northwest Passage.

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2017 Science March | Video

Scientists and science-supporters gathered on April 22 in cities around the world, in a show of solidarity and respect for science.

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'Why I'm Marching': Photos from the March for Science in D.C.

An estimated 40,000 people attended the March for Science in Washington, D.C. on April 22. Here's why some of them were there.

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Antarctica’s Growing Ice Shelf Crack Monitored From Space | Video

ESA’s Sentinel-1 satellite has been capturing radar data of the massive crack in the Larsen-C ice shelf. When it calves,“ it will create one of the largest icebergs ever recorded,” according to the European Space Agency.

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After the March: Science Advocates Prepare for a Marathon

After the March for Science, researchers and science supporters try to capitalize on pro-science momentum.

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Sea Urchins Launch Their Weird Mobile Jaws to Scare Predators

These sea urchins release a cloud of venomous toothy jaws into the water to deter fish predators.

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Bizarre Sea Urchin Shoots Tiny Jaws at Predators | Video

Scientists have found that the collector sea urchin wards off predators by launching a cloud of tiny, venomous jaws at them. The toothy jaws sink into the predator's flesh and pump in toxins.

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Tens of Thousands Protest 'Alternative Facts' at March for Science

Scientists and science enthusiasts (along with their curious kids) turned out in droves to make their voices heard.

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In Photos: 2017 March for Science on Earth Day

Scenes from the 2017 March for Science in Washington, D.C., and around the world.

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2017 March for Science: Live Updates

Follow along during the March for Science on April 22, as scientists and science supporters around the world gather to stand up for the integrity of science.

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What Is CRISPR?

CRISPR technology is a simple yet powerful tool for editing genomes. It allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function.

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Unicorn Frappuccino Isn't Starbucks' Most Sugar-Filled Drink

The new Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino is getting a lot of attention for its sky-high sugar content, but it's not the chain's most sugar-filled beverage.

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Earth As Seen From Saturn - Cassini Probe 'Looks Back' | Video

NASA Cassini Probe captured Earth from the Saturn system in 2017 and 2013. Close-ups of the images reveals the moon as well.

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'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks': Q&A with Author Rebecca Skloot

Author Rebecca Skloot spoke with Live Science about her involvement with the HBO adaptation of her book, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks."

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Tour London's Natural History Museum in VR with David Attenborough

Let Sir David Attenborough's be your guide.

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Icebergs Ahoy! Massive Islands of Ice Float by Canadian Coast

An unexpected number of huge icebergs, some so massive they dwarf nearby buildings, are drifting along the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada, creating an awe-inspiring sight for locals and tourists alike.

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Aaron Hernandez's Brain Will Be Studied for CTE

The brain of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez will be donated to an academic center that studies a brain disorder linked to playing football.

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Opioid Abuse Linked to Rare Fungal Eye Infections in New England

The opioid epidemic may be leading to a rise in cases of what's normally a rare eye infection, according to a report from an eye treatment center in New England.

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'Whale Cams' Capture Massive Mammals' Mysterious Daily Habits

The secret life of whales has been revealed.

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‘Whale Cam’ Reveals Feeding Habits of Whales in Antarctica | Video

Camera and sensor tags on the backs of whales allowed researchers to experience a day in the life of a whale, including important information on where and how the animals feed.

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Hunt Kicks Off for 'Teddy Bear' Marsupial and Other 'Lost' Species

The species, which haven't been seen for years or decades, include pink-headed ducks, red-thighed monkeys and a seahorse no one's ever seen in the wild.

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Heavy Drinkers May Not Handle Alcohol As Well As They Think

Heavy social drinkers may think they have a high "tolerance" for alcohol, but a new study shows otherwise.

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What to Tell Kids About the 'March for Science'

Here are tips from experts on what to tell kids about this weekend's March for Science.

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Bill Nye's Back to Save the World

Science superhero Bill Nye plans to save the world by cultivating a superpower that exists in everyone: critical thinking.

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Keeping Up with the Kardashians' Health Problems

Nothing is private when it comes to the Kardashians, and that includes matters of health.

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Photographic Proof of Climate Change: Time-Lapse Images of Retreating Glaciers

A team of scientists has put together photographic "proof" of climate change, revealing time-lapse photo couplets, or before/after images, of retreating glaciers.

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Death by Asteroid: The Most Likely Ways for a Space Rock to Kill You

If an asteroid strike kills you, it will probably do so with powerful winds and/or shock waves.

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Scientists to Stage Protest Marches Around the World on Saturday

On April 22, people in hundreds of cities around the world will take part in the March for Science.

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Facts About the Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ in your throat, and it secretes hormones that regulate the body's metabolism.

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A Star Explosion Times 4: Supernova Image Quadrupled in Rare Sight

This supernova was ready for its close-up — times four!

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Four Tiny Looms Discovered in Chinese Tomb | Video

Archaeologists found four tiny looms and 15 small weavers carved out of wood in a Chinese woman's tomb that dates to the second century B.C.

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Why Your Brain Has 2 Halves

Scientists have long known that the two halves of human brains perform different functions. Now, researchers look at why this is beneficial.

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March for Science: Why Are Scientists Taking to the Streets on Saturday?

Here's a look at why various scientists will head to the streets of various cities on Saturday, April 22, for the March for Science

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How Naked Mole Rats Can Survive Without Oxygen for 18 Minutes

Naked mole rats can survive 18 minutes with zero oxygen and suffer no ill effects thanks to a molecular trick that lets them metabolize fructose.

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Bill Nye Is Marching Because 'Science Is Part of Politics'

Bill Nye, the acclaimed science guy, wants to know: "Are you planning to march?"

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Kids Under 12 Shouldn't Take Codeine Drugs, FDA Says

Children younger than 12 should not take codeine, a drug found in some cough and pain medicines, according to new rules from the FDA.

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Why Some Creative People Are More Attractive

Showing a bit of creativity on your online dating profile could make you appear more attractive to potential dates, a new study suggests.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson Warns Science Denial Could 'Dismantle' Democracy

Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson urges Americans to become more scientifically literate in a short video he posted yesterday (April 19) on his Facebook page.

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Genius Bot: Chat with 'Einstein' Via Facebook Messenger

Chat with "Albert Einstein" using a Facebook Messenger chatbot, released just in time for the March for Science.

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The Myth of the College Dropout: Why Zuckerberg's Success Is an Anomaly

Mark Zuckerberg is, quite famously, a college dropout. But his case is the exception – not the rule, according to a study of more than 11,000 of the most successful people in the U.S.

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The Arctic Ocean May Soon Have Its Very Own 'Garbage Patch'

An Arctic Ocean expedition found plastic "was abundant and widespread" in the waters east of Greenland in the Barents Sea, off the coasts of northern Russia and Scandinavia.

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High Time: The Real Origins of 420

Though there are many urban legends out there, the origins of 4/20 as an international holiday to smoke marijuana are shrouded in a haze of smoke, naturally.

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Drones Armed with Sensors Fly Through Erupting Volcano's Ash Clouds

Drones armed with sensors helped researchers study a volcanic eruption in Guatemala.

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Facts About Tasmanian Tigers

The Tasmanian tiger was the world's largest carnivorous marsupial. Recent unconfirmed sightings have spurred searches for this animal that was presumed extinct over 80 years ago.

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Nimble Archer Fish Leap for Their Lunch | Video

Scientists used high-speed cameras to film leaping archer fish, just as the animals launch themselves from the water to catch their prey.

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Taking the Leap: Archerfish Snag More Prey with Amazing Jumps

Archerfish launch well-aimed water jets to stun their insect prey, but that’s not the only trick in their hunting arsenal.

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Rivers of meltwater flow across Antarctica | Video

Rivers of meltwater flow across the entire continent of Antarctic during its summer, suggesting that warming from climate change in the next century could cause substantial melting and rise in sea levels.

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How Bright Lights May Help Wake Patients from a Coma

Could encouraging a natural circadian rhythm help comatose patients awaken? A small study says yes.

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Serena Williams May Be Pregnant: How Safe is Tennis In Pregnancy?

Tennis star Serena Williams hinted today that she may be pregnant, but is it safe for her to continue serving up hard hits on the court while she's expecting?

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Hundreds of Meltwater Streams Found Flowing Across Antarctica

Much of the Antarctic continent is threaded with rivers, pools and streams of melting drainage water, which could mean the continent is more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought.

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This Dingo Has the World's Most Interesting Genome

This dingo has the world's most interesting genome.

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Newfound Alien Planet Is Best Place Yet to Search for Life

A newly discovered exoplanet may jump to the top of the list of places where scientists should go looking for alien life.

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Super-Earth Discovered! May Be Great Place To Look For Life | Video

Conditions may be right for life to exist on an exoplanet, 40 light-years from Earth, named LHS 1140b. Its red dwarf host star "emits less radiation than similar low-mass stars," according to Geneva Observatory's Nicola Astudillo-Defru.

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Police-Related Injuries Send 50,000 People to ER Yearly

The number of hospital emergency room visits for law-enforcement-related injuries was stable between 2006 and 2012.

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Wooden Figurines 'Weave' at Tiny Looms Placed in Ancient Grave

Tiny wooden figurines have stood upright "weaving" at appropriately sized looms for more than 2,100 years in a Chinese tomb containing the remains of a middle-age woman, a new study finds.

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Photos: Tiny Looms Found in Chinese Tomb

Archaeologists unearthed four tiny looms attended by 15 carved wooden figurines in the grave of a Chinese woman dating to the second century B.C.

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Secretive X-37B Military Space Plane Marks 700 Days in Orbit

The U.S. Air Force's robotic X-37B space plane has now been circling Earth for 700 days on its latest hush-hush mission.

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Tomb Full of Mummies Unearthed at Luxor

Several mummies and more than 1,000 figurines have been discovered at an ancient cemetery located at Luxor in Egypt, archaeologists reported.

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Photos: Mummies and Figurines Discovered in Ancient Cemetery at Luxor

Archaeologists have uncovered a large funerary complex holding several mummies and more than 1,000 figurines in an ancient cemetery at Luxor, in Egypt.

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Cigarettes, Alcohol & Pot: Why Some Young Smokers Combine Drugs

The findings of the new study could have implications for helping people quit smoking, the researchers said.

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What Drove Tsavo Lions to Eat People? Century-Old Mystery Solved

Severe mouth pain likely led the Tsavo lions to kill and eat people 119 years ago in Kenya.

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Giant Peanut-Shaped Asteroid to Pass Harmlessly by Earth Today

A huge, shiny, peanut-shaped asteroid will safely swing by Earth tonight (April 19), coming within a distance of 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometers) of the planet — about 4.6 times the distance from Earth to the moon.

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Fountain of Poop? Fish Study Hints at Microbes' Role in Aging

Older fish live longer after eating younger fish's feces.

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Facts About Iodine

Properties, sources and uses of the element iodine.

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Could Brain Stimulation Fight Obesity?

Magnetic or electric stimulation of the brain could fight eating problems, a new study finds.

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Skip Your Run Today? Science Says You Can (Partly) Blame Your Friends

Your friends really do influence your exercise habits, a new study suggests.

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Monty Python Star Describes His Illness: What Is Frontotemporal Dementia?

Monty Python" star Terry Jones has a little-known form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia.

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What Has 1,800 Teeth and a Suction Cup? A New Clingfish Species

A duck-faced fish with 1,800 teeth has been discovered in a museum jar from the 1970s.

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Google Earth Virtual Reality Will Take You to Any Address in the World

A new Google Earth Virtual Reality (VR) feature allows users to enter any address — whether it's grandma's house or a 19th-century castle in Germany — and fly over it in 3D with a VR headset.

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The Possibility of Silicon-Based Life Grows

Science fiction has long imagined silicon-based life on alien worlds, such as the rock-eating Horta from Star Trek. Now, scientists have shown that nature can evolve to incorporate silicon into carbon-based molecules, the building blocks of life on Earth.

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Blanket of Spiderwebs Covers Entire Field

Thousands of spiders spun a web "blanket" that covered a field in New Zealand.

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Remember 'The Dress'? It Looked Different to Night Owls & Early Birds

"The dress" went viral in 2015 because people saw it as different colors. Now, new findings show why.

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Massive Marine 'Worm' Slithers into the Spotlight | Video

An enormous mollusk the size and shape of a baseball bat hid from scientists for centuries, but it was recently found in the Philippines.

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Bizarre Superfluid with Negative Mass Created in a Lab

A mysterious superfluid has demonstrated a negative mass, meaning that if it's pushed to the right, it will move to the left.

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Poison Ivy: Rash, Treatment & Pictures

Poison ivy is a toxic plant that causes an itchy and sometimes painful rash in most people when they touch it.

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Earth Day: Facts & History

Earth Day is an annual event, observed on April 22, that celebrates the planet's environment and raises public awareness about pollution.

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Earliest Dental Fillings Discovered in 13,000-Year-Old Skeleton

Long before the invention of modern dentistry, hunter-gatherers figured out how to scoop out and fill their cavities.

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Hay Fever & Seasonal Allergies: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Itchy eyes, a congested nose, sneezing, wheezing and hives: these are symptoms of an allergic reaction to the environment caused when plants release pollen into the air, usually in the spring or fall.

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How Global Warming Diverted a River

In 2016, the global warming-induced retreat of one of Canada's largest glaciers altered the flow of its meltwater so much that it killed off one river and shunted its waters over to another, an abrupt geological act known as river piracy.

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Captured: First 'Image' of the Dark Matter That Holds Universe Together

Researchers have produced what they say is the first composite image of a dark matter filament that connects galaxies across the cosmos.

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#CatSquare: Why Fluffy Can't Resist Thinking 'Inside the Box'

Twitter recently blew up with posts wondering about the feline fascination with taped squares on the ground. An animal behavior expert explains it's not magic that draws Fluffy to the #CatSquare.

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Yellowstone National Park: The Early Years (Photos)

Take a glimpse back in time to the early years of Yellowstone National Park.

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Could Eye Drops Help You Recover from Jet Lag Someday?

The biological clock is located deep in the brain, but it may be possible to reset it by targeting certain cells in a person's eyes, a new study finds.

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Mysterious New Crack in Greenland Glacier Revealed in NASA Photos

One of Greenland's largest glaciers has a new rift in the center of its ice shelf.

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Many Parents Stumble Over Giving Kids Allergy Medicine

When it comes to giving allergy medicine to kids, many parents are doing things that could potentially cause problems, a new poll finds.

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Diet, Exercise and 'Giraffe Hugs': Up Close and Personal with April and Her Baby

Live Science gets the low-down on April the giraffe and her newborn calf, from Jordan Patch, owner of Animal Adventure Park.

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More Than Half of American Adults Have Tried Pot

About half of American adults say they've tried pot, and 14 percent use it at least monthly.

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Your Eyes Reveal When You're About to Have a Flash of Insight

That wonderful moment when the solution to a problem suddenly pops into your head might actually be signaled beforehand by your eyes, a new study finds.

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An Ocean 'Unicorn': 3-Foot Marine 'Worm' Seen for 1st Time

An enormous, worm-like mollusk inhabits a shell resembling an elephant's tusk, and was recently seen for the first time.

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Cracking Antarctic Ice Shelf Set to Birth New Iceberg

The iceberg's release could be in a matter of days or years.

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1st Woman to Run Boston Marathon Competes Again, At Age 70

The first woman ever to run the Boston Marathon as an official entrant will run the race again today at age 70.

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What's Behind Japan's Moss Obsession?

In a country known for its eccentric tastes, is this simply another flash-in-the-pan fad?

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Cats and Lizards and Monkeys, Oh My! 9 Islands Ruled by Animals

An island of cuddly bunnies! A cay populated by swimming pigs! An isle of diseased monkeys!

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Solstice Alignments Discovered in 'Peter Pan' Gardens

The pathways of the "Peter Pan" gardens in front of Kensington Palace in London were designed to align with the rising sun during the summer and winter solstices, a researcher had found.

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Stone Age Woman Had Modern-Looking Face

The face of a woman who lived more than 13,000 years ago in what is now Thailand, and is a likely descendant of the first humans to populate Southeast Asia, is seeing the light of day.

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Drone vs. Lightning: Guess Which One Wins?

The drones were fried with more than 1 million volts.

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People with Mental Illness Struggle with Health Disparities

People with mental health conditions still find it difficult to get the health care services they need.

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Giraffe Birth Captivates Over 1 Million Viewers |Video

When April the giraffe delivered her baby — a male — more than one million people watched the live video feed.

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It's a Boy! See First Photos of Newborn Giraffe

The baby male giraffe, still to be named, and mama April are doing well.

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How to Survive the Total Solar Eclipse of 2017

We're just 18 weeks away from the "Great American Total Solar Eclipse" that will darken skies across the continental U.S. on Aug. 21. Here's what you need to know to survive the big day.

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Finally! April the Giraffe Delivers Her Newborn

After keeping millions of people anxiously glued to their computer screens for weeks, April the giraffe finally delivered her calf.

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Watch Live Now! April the Giraffe Is Having Her Calf

Watch a pregnant giraffe in the last stages of her pregnancy, live on YouTube.

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Why Is Easter Called 'Easter'

Everyone knows that chocolate eggs don't date from the roots of Christianity, but neither does the name (which the Venerable Bede says came from a pagan goddess).

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March Was Second Hottest on Record Globally

March was the second hottest March on record, according to NASA, behind only 2016, a mark of rising global warming.

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Painting a Song: Lorde's Synesthesia Turns Colors into Music

Lorde — the 20-year-old singer and songwriter of the hits "Royals" and "Green Light" — has a rare neurological condition called synesthesia, and she said it helps her to write her wildly popular music.

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The First Mars Colony Could Be 3D Printed From Red Planet Dust

A new method could mix dust from the moon or Mars with a series of solvents to create flexible, tough 3D-printed tools.

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Get Outside: Visit a National Park for Free During National Park Week!

The National Park Service celebrates National Park Week from April 15 to April 23.

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Supremely Annoying: Female SCOTUS Justices Get Interrupted More

Just because a judge makes it to the Supreme Court, that doesn't mean the person gets to speak freely: A new study finds that female justices are interrupted more than male justices.

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Why Is Easter So Late This Year? Blame the Full Moon

Impatient for the seemingly late Easter? Blame the moon.

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Half a Million Easter Toys Recalled for Risk to Kids

More than half a million Easter toys sold at Target are being recalled because the products pose a serious health risk if ingested.

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Beauty and the Beast: Why Are We Fascinated by Human-Animal Mates?

What explains the enduring attraction of human-animal romances, like "Beauty and the Beast"?

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Just Add Heat: New 4D-Printed Objects Morph on Cue

Objects that can change shape within seconds after being exposed to heat demonstrate a novel 4D-printing technique that could one day be used to create medical devices that unfurl on their own in the body during surgical procedures.

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Can Artificial Intelligence Learn Racism from Human Language? | Video

Artificial intelligence systems that learn from human language acquire the same gender and racial biases as people, according to a new study.

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Inside the Lab That's Producing the First AI-Generated Pop Album

Flow Machines has been developing an AI program that can compose professional-quality pop music, and will release a full album before the end of the year.

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Bushmen Painted Earliest Rock Art in Southern Africa 5,000 Years Ago

They may now be underwater, but the oldest rock art paintings in southern Africa are about 5,000 years old, far more ancient than previously realized, a new study finds.

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Photos: Ancient Rock Art of Southern Africa

Before a dam flooded a site replete with ancient rock art in Botswana, researchers nabbed fragments of the painted creations so that they could date them.

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Looking for the Best Profile Pic? Ask a Stranger

Most profile photos that people choose for themselves — whether it's on Facebook, a dating hub or a career-building site — are not flattering, a new study finds.

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Women's Periods Don't Really Sync Up When They Live Together

Women's periods don't actually synchronize if they live together, according to a new study from a period- tracking app.

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Here's What Happens During a Fentanyl Overdose

Deaths due to opioid overdoses have risen sharply in the past few years, partly due to a particularly potent drug called fentanyl.

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Potential Energy Source for Life Spotted on Saturn Moon Enceladus

The same sorts of chemical reactions that sustain life near deep-sea hydrothermal vents here on Earth could be occurring within Enceladus' subsurface ocean, a new study suggests.

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Saturn’s Moon Habitable? Molecular Hydrogen Found in Enceladus’ Plume | Video

NASA’s Cassini probe’s deep dive through the plume has delivered a significant find. The discovery of molecular hydrogen (H2) is a major step in understanding whether or not Enceladus is habitable.

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Bad News: Artificial Intelligence Is Racist, Too

Artificial intelligence picks up human biases from language, a new study finds.

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Drones Study Volcano’s Activity from Above | Video

Thanks to drones, researchers could collect measurements from directly within a volcano’s ash clouds, and gather visual and thermal images of the summit.

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Amber Tomb Trapped Ancient, Termite-Loving Beetles

Scientists recently found tiny beetles resembling horseshoe crabs trapped in amber dating back 99 million years.

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March for Science Organizers to Kickstart New Social Movement

On the eve of the March for Science, organizers have started hinting about what they plan to do next.

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Arctic Palette: Vivid Blue-Hued Channels Cut Through Glacier (Photo)

As if a giant ran a finger in a swirling manner through an icy sandbox, meltwater channels have carved out aqua-colored squiggly lines in an Arctic glacier.

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Touch Screens May Be Ruining Toddlers' Sleep

This is the first study to look at the link between toddlers' touch-screen use and sleep, the researchers said.

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Ghost in the Machine? Mysterious 'Sterile' Neutrinos May Not Exist

An anomaly in the number of antineutrinos produced by nuclear power plants was a result of a modeling error, not a hint of new physics.

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World's Tallest Men Trace Back to Paleolithic Mammoth Hunters

A prehistoric population of mammoth hunters gave rise to some of the tallest men on the planet, new research suggests.

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How Have Supreme Court Decisions Changed Over Time?

The Supreme Court's public reputation is strong in part because people see it as less political than other government branches. What can text analysis tell us about how accurate that perception is?

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Elon Musk's New Brain-Hacking Company Faces Long Odds

Today's neural prosthetics are a far cry from Elon Musk's dreams.

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Meet Teleocrater, a Croc-Like Early Dinosaur Relative | Video

A 245-million-year-old creature with crocodilian-like legs is an early relative of dinosaurs.

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The Surprising Impact of Marathons: Delays in Urgent Care

Marathons are exciting for runners and spectators alike, but for people who simply need to get to the hospital on a race day, the events may be hazardous.

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Trans Fat Ban Tied to Fewer Heart Attacks and Strokes

Three years after the trans fat ban went into effect, hospital admissions for heart attacks and strokes started dropping.

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The Strange History of Anthrax Cases Tied to Men's Shaving Brushes

Men's shaving brushes made from animal hair were once linked with cases of anthrax around the time of World War I, according to a new report.

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Loud and Rosy-Clawed Pistol Shrimp Named for Rock Band Pink Floyd

A new species of pistol shrimp doesn't live on the dark side of the moon, nor is it a lost soul swimming in a fishbowl.

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How NASA Satellite Will Watch Earth Breathe from Space

Why use satellites to study Earth's climate? Researchers leading a new mission explain how images from space will help them analyze which parts of the Americas soak up the most carbon.

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Real Flying Car Will Be Available for Preorder This Year

No joke: a functioning flying car will be revealed this month.

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Out of Africa: Newfound Croc-Like Creature Is Dinosaur Relative

Before the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, spiky stegosaurus and other dinosaurs roamed the Earth, their early cousins — creatures that were surprisingly crocodile-like — trod through what is now modern-day Tanzania, a new study reports.

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Photos: Early Dinosaur Cousin Looked Like a Croc

About 245 million years ago, a strange creature walked around what was then the supercontinent Pangaea.

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Earth At Night - New Global Maps Created From Satellite Imagery | Video

“Patterns of human settlement across our planet,” can be seen from nighttime views of Earth from Space, according to NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center.

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The Science of 'S-Town': What Is Fire-Gilding?

How does fire-gilding work? And why is it so dangerous?

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Insect Heroes? Ants Save Their Injured Comrades

Ants save each other for the good of the colony.

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Ants Rescue Fallen Brothers-at-Arms | Video

When an ant becomes injured in a hunting raid, its comrades pick it up and carry it home to convalesce.

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Opioids After Surgery: Which Patients Don't Stop When They Should

The first time many patients in the United States take prescription opioid painkillers is following surgery.

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Surprise! Jupiter Has a Great 'Cold' Spot, Too

Jupiter is famous for its Great Red Spot, a storm twice the diameter of Earth that rages on the gas giant's surface. Now, researchers have found that it has a second great spot, almost as large.

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Legendary Climate Scientist Likes a GOP Proposal on Global Warming

James Hansen, the "father of climate change awareness," wants the same carbon fee–and-dividend strategy proposed by Republicans.

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Scans of Viking Swords Reveal a Slice of Norse Culture

A study of three Viking swords has found that, as fearsome as these seafaring people were, these specific "weapons" were probably not sturdy enough for battle or raiding, and were likely decorative.

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Shining Sea: 75 Percent of Ocean's Animals Glow

The proportion of animals that glow is the same at the surface as it is in the inky depths.

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Molecule-Size 'Nanocars' Gear Up for Microscopic Racing Event

In the late 1800s, France hosted the world's first competitive motor race, and now, the country will set the stage for the next revolution in motor sports: the first-ever "nanocar" race.

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Unraveled! Solving the Knotty Problem of Untied Shoelaces | Video

Why do your shoelaces keep getting untied, no matter how tightly you knot them? Scientists have found the answer.

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Why Do Shoelaces Come Untied? Science Explains

Scientists have unraveled a knotty problem: the forces behind the accidental untying of your shoelaces.

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The Science of the 10 Plagues

The Bible describes 10 plagues that were visited upon ancient Egypt as retribution for enslaving the Hebrews. Here's a scientific take on what might have caused those deadly "miracles."

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Cave-Dwelling Spiders Discovered in Mexico | Video

Spiders with bodies an inch long, and legs twice that, lurk in abandoned mine shafts and grottos in Mexico.

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Ancient Arctic Ice Cores Damaged in University's Freezer Meltdown

The loss is a major hit to climate change research, scientists say.

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Fireball Photobomb! Streaking Meteor Makes Surprise Appearance | Video

The American Meteor Society received over 260 reported sightings of a fireball on April 10, 2017. One sighting was during a live stream between friends.

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5 Reasons Why Placentas Are Amazing

There is much about the placenta that scientists are just beginning to discover.

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Scientists Can Now Tell If Someone Is Dreaming from Their Brain Waves

People who are in a deep slumber may not be able to say whether they're dreaming, but their brain waves may reveal it.

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Oddly, Penguins Keep Coming Back to Erupting Volcano

It took hundreds of years for one of the oldest and largest penguin colonies in Antarctica to recover after three separate volcanic eruptions nearly wiped the seabird colony off the map, a new study finds.

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Photos: Penguins Barely Survived Antarctic Volcano Eruptions

A volcano on Antarctica's Deception Island nearly wiped out one of the continent's largest and oldest penguin populations ... not once but three times throughout history.

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'Clueless' Male Jumping Spider Will Court a Female All Wrong for Him

A male jumping spider will sing and dance for any female, even if she isn't his type.

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Big, Furry Cave-Dwelling Spider with 'Red Fangs' Discovered

Luckily, this wandering spider isn't as venomous as some of its relatives.

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'Organ Chip' Project to Test How Chemicals Affect the Body

Tiny replicas of organs, shrunk down to fit onto computer chips the size of AA batteries, could help doctors and scientists learn about how certain foods, chemicals and dietary supplements affect the human body, the FDA says.

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Psychopathic Traits Linked to Witnessing Abuse in Childhood

Children who witness domestic violence may be more likely to have psychopathic traits in adulthood, according to a new study.

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Exposure to Pesticides May Increase Risk of Liver Cancer

People who are exposed to pesticides may face an increased risk of liver cancer, a new meta-analysis suggests.

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Great Barrier Reef Has Back-to-Back Bleaching Events

This year, the Great Barrier Reef has already suffered two bleaching events, in which its symbiotic algae get expelled, leaving the corals vulnerable to starvation and death.

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Do Honeybees Feel Pain?

Most complex animals feel pain, but what about insects? Do experiments on fruit fly gladiators constitute torture?

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Cases of 'Elephantiasis' Traced to Unexpected Cause

A rare condition called elephantiasis, which tends to strike people in tropical parts of the world, was long thought to occur due to a parasitic infection. But a new study shows that the condition can have another cause: sharp crystals found in soil.

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A Robot Magic Kingdom? Disney Wants Huggable Humanoids to Play Characters

In a move reflective of HBO's hit show "Westworld," the entertainment company has filed a patent for humanoid robot characters.

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Deepest Life on Earth May Be Lurking 6 Miles Beneath Ocean Floor

The deepest life on Earth may lurk in mud volcanoes nearly 6 miles beneath the ocean floor, new research suggests.

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Great Barrier Reef Again Hit by Severe Coral Bleaching

Two-thirds of the length of the Great Barrier Reef is suffering from bleaching, a condition likely to cause mass coral die-offs.

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Peer Inside a 2,000-Year-Old Egyptian Cat Mummy | Video

Scientist at the University of Aberdeen are using 3D imaging software to create interactive models of mummies and other ancient artifacts.

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Silk-Covered Body Discovered at Inner Mongolia Cemetery

A silk-covered body and a silver bowl depicting Greek goddesses are among the discoveries at an ancient cemetery in Inner Mongolia.

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In Photos: 1,500-Year-Old Cemetery Discovered Along Silk Road

Archaeologists in Inner Mongolia have excavated a cemetery containing six tombs — five of which date back around 1,500 years.

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Surprise! What 3D Scan Revealed Inside Egyptian Cat Mummy

Researchers are using high-tech 3D imaging software to reveal what is inside a 2,000-year-old Egyptian cat mummy and other ancient mummified artifacts in the museums' collections.

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210 Mph! Electric Plane Beats Speed Record

A new speed record has been set for electric-powered planes.

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Why Narcissists Want to Make Their Partners Jealous

Narcissistic people have their reasons.

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Auroras on Uranus Dazzle in New Hubble Telescope Views

Bright auroras light up Uranus' atmosphere in two newly released photos, which combine observations by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the agency's Voyager 2 probe.

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These 5 'Life Skills' Are Tied to Health Benefits

Older adults with these five personality traits are in better health.

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Why Inhaled 'Poppers' May Cause Eye Damage

Newer types of "poppers" — which are inhalant drugs that people use recreationally — may be toxic to people's eyes.

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First Animal? Jellyfish May Take the Prize

If scientists were to draw an enormous family tree for all of Earth's animals, the oldest branch would belong to the jellyfish, a new study finds.

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Worst Ways to Die Are Pretty Weird (and Gruesome)

A physicist and a writer wrote a book about the most outlandish and gruesome ways to die, and then fielded questions about it on Reddit.

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How Does a Dead Bat End Up in Packaged Salad?

Two people in Florida got more than they bargained for in their salad mix.

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Why Hidden 'Darknets' Are More Resilient to Attacks Than the Internet

Darknets — the often seamy counterparts of the internet that are accessible only through special programs that help to ensure privacy and anonymity — may be far more resilient to attack than the internet, a new study finds.

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Auroras on Uranus Captured Again by Hubble | Video

The Hubble Space Telescope captured the first clear images of the auroras in 2011. In 2012 and 2014, the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) aboard Hubble captured the phenomena again.

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Depression: How 'Staged' Approach Could Aid Diagnosis & Therapy

A "staged" approach to diagnosing depression — that acknowledges different degrees of symptoms — could improve the way people are treated.

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Melding Mind and Machine: How Close Are We?

How close are we really to successfully connecting our brains to our technologies? And what might the implications be when our minds are plugged in?

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Phallic Curiosity: How a Whale Penis Came to the Explorers Club

In 1977, the Explorers Club received an odd gift. Unable to attend a whaling exhibition, a couple sent a regrets note and a sperm whale foreskin, mounted and stuffed.

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Sun's UV Light Helped Spark Life on Earth

High-energy, ultraviolet radiation from the sun is a known as a hazard to life, yet the energy provided by our star has played an important role as the essential driver of life on Earth.

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Newfound Tusk Belonged to One of the Last Surviving Mammoths in Alaska

A prehistoric campfire and a number of archaeological treasures — including a large tusk of a mammoth, and tools fashioned out of stone and ivory — remained hidden for thousands of years in the Alaskan wilderness until experts discovered them recently.

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Hoverboard Daredevil Speeds Over Atlantic Ocean

Franky Zapata, French jet ski champion and inventor of the "Flyboard Air," took to the skies over the Atlantic Ocean.

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The Case for Christ: What's the Evidence for a Resurrection?

The movie 'The Case for Christ' was released this weekend. A scholar takes a close look at the claims for the historicity of Jesus' resurrection.

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The Mystery of How Black Holes Collide and Merge Is Beginning to Unravel

A new study pursues a kind of “paleontology” for gravitational waves in an attempt to explain how and why black holes collide and merge.

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Volcanic Activity on Ancient Mars May Have Produced Organic Life

New research suggests that active volcanoes on the Red Planet could have created an environment habitable to ancient microbes.

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How Much Do Cats and Dogs Remember?

Pet cats and dogs can remember the location of their food bowls and sometimes even how to perform tricks or find their way home. But just how good (or bad) are these fur balls at remembering the minutia of their days?

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Don Rickles: Why Legendary Comic's Jabs Are Funny, Not Offensive

Famed stand-up comedian and actor Don Rickles, who died April 6, was celebrated for his caustic cracks.

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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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Men's Looks Matter More Than Women Admit, Study Shows

The new study attempted to put the looks-versus-personality decision to the test in women.

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Close-Approaching Jupiter Dazzles in New Hubble Photo

Hubble snapped the photo on Monday (April 3), just four days before Jupiter comes into "opposition," forming a straight line with Earth and the sun (with Earth in the middle).

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Rare Parasitic Worm Cases Spike in Maui

A rare parasitic worm that can infect people's brains is causing concern in Maui.

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Syria Bombing: How Do Tomahawk Missiles Work?

The United States sent 59 Tomahawk missiles to destroy an airbase in Syria, but exactly how do these missiles work?

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Giant Viruses Have Frankenstein Genomes | Video

These giant viruses evolved from smaller viruses that patched together bits of stolen genome from their hosts.

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How a Fitness Tracker Spotted a Woman's Life-Threatening Condition

A Connecticut woman is crediting her Fitbit with saving her life, after the device detected signs of life-threatening blood clots.

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Jupiter at Opposition - Hubble Snaps New Views of Gas Giant | Video

The Hubble Space Telescope was used to capture new imagery of Jupiter on April 3, 2017. The gas giant will be at opposition with Earth on April 7

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The Secret to Cubans' Homemade Wine: Condoms

Cuban winemakers use condoms in fermenting their homemade vino.

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2017 March for Science: What You Need to Know

Are you marching for science on Earth Day, April 22? Use this guide to get ready.

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Iron Man-style exosuit

Amateur inventor Richard Browning designed an Iron Man-style suit that enables him to hover in the air like a superhero.

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US Missiles Strike Syria | Video

The guided-missile destroyer USS Porter launches a strike on Syria while in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Smart Contact Lenses May One Day Test Sugar Levels

Sugar-sensing lenses could one day give people a way to check their blood sugar levels without drawing blood.

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7 Facts About the Deadly Nerve Agent Sarin

Here is the science behind sarin, a highly poisonous chemical that interferes with signaling within the nervous system.

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Squid vs. Squid! Surprise Attack Caught on Video | Video

An Australian marine research vessel captured a life-and-death struggle between two squids on video.

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Next Job for US Air Force: Space Cop?

An off-Earth economy cannot truly take off unless moon miners and other pioneering entrepreneurs are able to operate in a safe and stable environment, and it will likely fall to the US Air Force to provide that environment, an Air Force official said.

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Discovery! Atmosphere Spotted on Nearly Earth-Size Exoplanet in First

For the first time, researchers have detected an atmosphere around a planet just a little bit larger than Earth outside the solar system.

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Puffin Couples Stay Close During 'Winter Break'

Atlantic puffins migrate solo, but keep to the same route as their mates.

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Parts of the Arctic Ocean Are Turning into the Atlantic

The Arctic is undergoing an astonishingly rapid transition as climate change overwhelms the region.

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Deadly Poisons Made World War I 'The Chemists' War' | Video

Chemical weapons caused more than 1 million casualties during World War I, the first time these agents were used for mass killing in warfare.

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Can the Search for Alien Life Be Spurred by a Lottery?

A new paper suggests using a combination lottery and savings bond to ensure funding for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

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Photos: Major Roman Settlement Discovered in North Yorkshire

During construction to expand a major road in England, a wealthy Roman settlement and a treasure trove of artifacts were uncovered.

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Wealthy Roman Settlement Discovered Beneath Britain's Longest Road

Construction work to upgrade Britain's longest road has revealed a treasure trove of rare artifacts from one of the country's earliest and wealthiest Roman settlements.

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The Frankenstein of Giant Viruses Found in Sewage Plant

The new discovery reveals how giant viruses evolved from smaller ones.

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Most Americans Believe in Climate Change, Lawmaker Tells Senate

Most Americans believe that climate change is real, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse told his colleagues in Congress on Wednesday (April 5).

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Typically Harmless Virus May Trigger Celiac Disease

A usually harmless virus may play a role in triggering celiac disease, a new study in mice suggests.

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Climate Change Is Likely to Make Air Travel a Lot Bumpier

Changes in the atmosphere brought about by global warming could increase levels of light turbulence by 59 percent and severe turbulence by 149 percent.

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Watch Dolphins ‘Tenderize’ Their Octopus Prey | Video

Scientists observed dolphins shaking and tossing their clingy, eight-armed prey before eating it.

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UK and Canadian Infants Cry More Than US Newborns

It's a fact of life that newborns cry, but a new analysis of nearly 8,700 infants reveals that babies cry and fuss more in certain countries than in others.

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Still Sharp: Brains of 'SuperAgers' Shrink More Slowly

The brains of 'SuperAgers' shrink more slowly than those of other older adults.

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Why Do Movie Villains Have So Many Skin Problems? | Video

Dermatologists analyzed the skin features of 10 classic movie heroes, and 10 classic villains.

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$71 Million! Pink Diamond Shines in Record-Breaking Sale

The renowned "Pink Star" diamond sold for $71.2 million at auction.

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Shake Well Before Enjoying: Dolphins 'Tenderize' Octopus Prey

Dolphins shake and toss octopus prey to tenderize their meal.

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Cannibal Calories: Early Humans Likely Didn't Eat Each Other for Nutrition

A new study suggests that it is unlikely ancient hominins cannibalized each other as an easy alternative to going out and hunting.

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Jaw-Dropping Art Captures Stark Beauty of Disappearing Polar Ice

Zaria Forman's drawings render the exquisite details of polar ice adrift, celebrating its beauty, eulogizing its death and shouting a call to action before all we're left with are drawings, stories and memories.

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Are You a Night Owl? It May Be a Gene Mutation

Your night owl tendencies could be hard-wired in your genes.

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More Than 20% of US Adults Have 'High-Risk' HPV

About 1 in 5 U.S. adults under age 60 is infected with a "high-risk" strain of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) that increases the risk of cancer.

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Plant Photos: Amazing Botanical Shots by Karl Blossfeldt

A new book reveals a striking collection of plant portraits captured in amazing detail by photographer Karl Blossfeldt.

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World War I Unleashed Chemical Weapons and Changed Modern Warfare

The scope of World War I's chemical weaponry was unlike anything seen on battlefields before.

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How Christianity Shaped World War I

Writings at the time of WWI aimed to construct a religiously diverse and conflicted America into a virtuous, Christian nation. This narrative continued in the cemeteries for the war heroes.

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Elaborate Mosaics Unearthed in 'Lost' Roman City

Hidden for centuries, richly colored mosaic floors from the lost Roman city of Ucetia have been uncovered in France.

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Photos: Lost Roman Mosaics of Southern France

Archaeologists have undertaken a large-scale excavation in Uzès, a city in southern France. They found mosaic floors dating back to Roman times, when the city was called Ucetia.

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In Photos: Chemical Warfare During WWI

After WWI showed the horrific effects of chemical weapons, world leaders mobilized to contain these new weapons of mass destruction.

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Ancient Jerusalem Comes Alive in New Virtual-Reality App

You can now see Jerusalem as it looked in ancient history, with a virtual-reality app based on archaeological reconstructions of the city at the height of its splendor under Roman rule in the first century.

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In Photos: Experience Ancient Jerusalem's Splendor with Virtual-Reality App

A new app for smartphones and portable virtual-reality headsets, called Lithodomos VR, offers a view of the Western Wall and other historic sites in Jerusalem as they looked at the height of the city's splendor in the first century A.D.

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There Are Nearly 1 Billion Smokers on Earth

Nearly 1 billion people around the world light up cigarettes every day, a new study finds.

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Weird Worm Snail Found on Florida Shipwreck (Video)

A new species of worm snail was discovered on a naval shipwreck that was deliberately scuttled in the Florida Keys. The snail casts Spider-Man-like webs of mucous to catch prey.

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Watch Live @ 7 p.m. ET: How to Bake Pi

In this Perimeter Institute Public Lecture, mathematician and pianist Eugenia Cheng will demonstrate the fun of math with an emphasis on those edible examples like pi, or pie.

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World's Blackest Material Now Comes in a Spray Can

Vantablack is the blackest material known to science.

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Girl Develops 'Flesh Eating' Infection After Strep Throat

A 6-year-old girl in Ohio recently needed to have her leg amputated after she developed a rare complication from an infection with strep throat bacteria.

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One-Quarter of Colorectal Cancers Linked to Lifestyle

Lifestyle factors including smoking and eating red meat may cause one-quarter of colorectal cancer cases, a new study from Australia finds.

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Inventor of World Wide Web Snags Computer Science's Top Prize

Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, has snagged computer science's most prestigious prize, the A.M. Turing Award.

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Yes, Your Diet Can Raise (or Lower) Your Risk of Colon Cancer

Can we change our diet to change our risk of cancer?

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How Long Do We Remember Major Plane Crashes?

Collective memory of airline crashes lasts about 45 years.

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From Toxin to Treatment: The Healing Powers of Venom | Video

A colorful fish called a fang blenny is the latest addition to a list of animals whose venom could inspire medicines.

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Culture Change: War Bands Hooked Up With Neolithic Farm Women

Neolithic women brought pottery techniques and agricultural knowledge to the relationship.

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Computers of the Future May Be Minuscule Molecular Machines

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is banking that the computers of the future won't rely on traditional silicon chip architecture, but will instead harness fundamental properties of molecules.

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Video Captures Surprise Squid Attack — on Another Squid

A marine expedition exploring life in the deep sea recently captured video of an incredible scene: a squid's sneak attack on a smaller squid.

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Hunt for Why We Exist Turns to Weird Atomic Decay

Physicists try to catch atoms in the elusive double-beta decay, which could tell us why there's anything here at all.

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Fetus Brought Partway Out of Womb for Tumor Surgery

While the procedure was underway, the team constantly monitored the fetus's heart.

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Movie Villains Often Have Skin Diseases, and Docs Aren't Happy About It

Some dermatologists are taking issue with Hollywood's tendency to depict villains with distinctive skin features.

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Iron Man-Style Exosuit Turns Inventor into Real-Life Superhero

Residents of the quiet town of Salisbury, in the south of England, had no clue until last week that their neighbor, a 38-year-old oil trader named Richard Browning, is a real-life Iron Man in the making.

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Chemical Attack in Syria: What's the Science Behind Nerve Agents?

Nearly 60 people, including 11 children, died during a chemical attack in Syria's northern Idlib province yesterday (April 4), according to news sources. The deadly gas has yet to be identified, but experts suspect it's a type of nerve agent.

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'Mating' Robots Take a Fast-Forward Leap in Digital Darwinism

A new study assesses the evolutionary dynamics of physically embodied robots — and it suggests that we're mashing the fast-forward button on the impending robotic revolution.

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Newfound 'Spider-Man' Snail Is an Expert Web Slinger

A new species of colorful marine snail slings webs like Spider-Man and is "kind of cute."

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Hail Mary! 9 Amazing Tales of Virgin Births in the Animal Kingdom

Forget what you know about the birds and the bees: Sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands.

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Photos: Mutilated Corpses May Reflect Medieval Belief in Walking Dead

A pit of human remains in England show signs that the living were protecting themselves from zombies.

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Walking Dead? Medieval Villagers Zombie-Proofed Their Corpses

Archaeologists in England think they've found evidence of medieval methods to prevent the dead from walking.

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With Personality Traits, You Are Who You Like

People are tolerant of even their worst personality traits in others.

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About 10% of Pregnant Women with Zika Had Babies with Birth Defects

About 10 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. who contracted the Zika virus in 2016 had babies with birth defects related to the virus.

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Carbon Dioxide Could Reach Levels Unseen in 50 Million Years

The world is on track to reach an ominous carbon dioxide milestone by mid-century.

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Sunlight Powers This Touch-Sensitive, Prosthetic Skin

This synthetic skin that can be powered by sunlight.

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Tick's Last Blood Meal Preserved for 20 Million Years | Video

Scientists have discovered a fossil tick preserved in amber that holds red blood cells dating back some 20 million years.

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Car-Sized Asteroid Buzzes Earth - About 10,100 Miles Away! | Video

Asteroid 2017 GM was first observed by the Mount Lemmon Survey in Arizona on April 3, 2017. On April 4, it came within 10,100 miles from Earth.

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Souped-Up Bumper Car Speeds Past World Record at 100 Mph

An engineer built the world's fastest bumper car for "Top Gear."

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2nd Pyramid Bearing Pharaoh Ameny Qemau's Name Is Found

A 3,800-year-old pyramid found with a block bearing the name of pharaoh Ameny Qemau has been discovered at the site of Dahshur in Egypt.

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In Photos: Tiny Plankton Show Off Advanced Weaponry

Scientists have found that two groups of single-celled dinoflagellates carry some complex machinery to capture prey. One tiny organism uses what looks like a mini Gatling gun, while another shoots out Spider-Man-like "webbing."

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Plankton Go Ballistic: Teensy Organisms Wield Impressive Artillery

Tiny plankton boast remarkably intricate weaponry.

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Ballistic Plankton Shoot Their Prey | Video

These tiny plankton aren't just passive ocean flotsam; they capture prey with tiny, intricate weaponry.

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Healthy Lifestyle Really Does Decrease Your Risk of Certain Cancers

It really may be worth it to follow experts' recommended cancer prevention guidelines, no matter your age, a new study finds.

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Fossilized Tick Reveals Perfectly Preserved Red Blood Cells

A look at an ancient tick preserved in amber midfeed has revealed the only known existence of an ancient red blood cell, along with the tiny parasites that infected the creature.

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Did Bedbugs Bite Early Humans? Pest's Oldest Relatives Found in Oregon

The remains of the oldest relatives of bedbugs were discovered in an Oregon cave, suggesting humans may have been in contact with the pests some 11,000 years ago.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson: I'll Fly to Mars with SpaceX, After Elon Musk Sends His Mom

Neil deGrasse Tyson is willing to fly to Mars with SpaceX, as long as company founder and CEO Elon Musk meets a few key conditions.

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Blowhole 'Breathalyzer' Shows Salmonella in Killer Whales

Scientists gave killer whales a breathalyzer to test the animals' health, and found that the orcas are carrying some human pathogens.

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Ancient Concession Stands and Shops Found at Roman Gladiator Arena

Archaeologists in Austria say they have detected the remains of the bakeries, fast-food stands and shops that would have served spectators at the ancient Roman city of Carnuntum.

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Photos: A Roman Entertainment District Brought Back to Life

Archaeologists detected ancient shops and food stalls that would have served spectators outside of a big arena in Austria. And they have digitally recreated this Roman amphitheater called Carnuntum.

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What Does the Solar System Sound Like? Podcast Explores Science of Noise

The "Twenty Thousand Hertz" podcast, named after the highest frequency that humans can hear, is a nod to all the audio phenomena we encounter on daily basis.

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Peculiar X-Ray Burst Has Astronomers Stumped

Astronomers spotted a peculiar burst of bright X-rays in a distant area of the universe, and they're not quite sure where it came from.

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About-Face on 'Obesity Paradox': Extra Fat Does Raise Risk of Death

Being overweight or obese at some point in adulthood may increase the risk of early death, according to a new study that contradicts the so-called "obesity paradox."

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Joe Biden: 'It's Time to Double Down' on Cancer Research

Wherever former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden goes, people ask him about cancer.

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Climate Change Incited Wars Among the Classic Maya

A new study of the relationship between climate change and clashes among the Classic Maya explicitly links temperature increases with growing conflicts.

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In Ice Age Indonesia, People Were Making Jewelry and Art

Art and jewelry dating back to the last ice age have been unearthed in a cave in Indonesia —a discovery that suggests the people who lived there at that time were more culturally advanced than some experts previously thought.

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Boy or Girl? Text Alerts to Deliver Gender of April the Giraffe's Calf

April's many fans can sign up for text alerts for when April goes into labor and for the first disclosure of the newborn's gender.

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'Bill Nye Saves the World' Trailer | Video

Science deniers, beware! Bill Nye is coming to Netflix with a new show that challenges i inspires curiosity and wonder in every 30-minute episode.

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What the Bacteria in Your Mouth May Reveal About Your Cancer Risk

The bacteria in your mouth may be linked to your risk of certain cancers.

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Relatively Pricey: Einstein Letter Fetches $54K at Auction

An Einstein letter shows a generous spirit and a little criticism.

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Spring Ahead with Science on Netflix in April

Science springs into action on Netflix in April.

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Become a Master of Artificial Intelligence with Online Course Bundle (Sponsored)

With the Complete Machine Learning Bundle (available for only $39), you’ll gain the skills you need to turn your computer into your greatest ally.

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This Viscoelastic Putty Will Swallow Magnets Whole (Sponsored)

Micron-sized iron particles are embedded in this silvery goo, allowing you to make it come alive with the help of a magnet.

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28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US

Twenty-eight fragments from the Dead Sea Scrolls that were purchased from the antiquities market have yet to be published, but are now sitting in three U.S. institutions.

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In Photos: Dead Sea Scrolls in America

Here's a look at the fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls that have been sold on the antiquities market and are currently in institutions in the U.S.

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7 Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed

From virtual unwrapping to old-fashioned archaeological excavation, scientists are using a variety of techniques to reveal new information about the Dead Sea Scrolls.

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Kids' Risk of Dying from Flu Lower When Vaccinated

Researchers looked at the cases of nearly 300 U.S. children who died from the flu over four flu seasons.

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Celiac Disease and Anorexia May Be Linked in Women

A new study suggests that celiac disease has more than just a few symptoms in common with anorexia nervosa.

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How Time Zones May Affect Cancer Risk

WASHINGTON — Disruptions to your biological clock could be linked to an increased risk of cancer. And now, a new study suggests that where you live could increase the likelihood that your internal clock is out of whack.

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Former Chernobyl Neighbors Diagnosed with Rare Cancer Years Later, in NYC

WASHINGTON — When 10 people in New York City were diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer during a four-year period, doctors were puzzled.

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Animal Sex: How Bed Bugs Do It

The cringe-worthy sexual behaviors of bed bugs involve traumatic insemination, no courtship activities and, sometimes, incest.

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Were Humans to Go Extinct, Should the Species Be Revived?

If humans were to go extinct, would it be ethical to revive the species, to allow us to live once more on this blue planet?

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March Madness: The Science of Being 'In the Zone'

For 30 years, sports fans have been told to forget about streaks because the "hot hand" is a fallacy. But a reanalysis says not so fast: Statistics show players really are in the zone sometimes.

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Why Is Hydrogen the Most Common Element in the Universe?

Here's why hydrogen is so common in our universe.

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'Doomsday' Library Joins Seed Vault in Arctic Norway

The "doomsday" seed vault as a new neighbor for data.

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