'Accidental discovery' creates candidate for universal memory — a weird semiconductor that consumes a billion times less power

A chance discovery by researchers could drastically lower the energy needed for next-generation memory technologies. | Continue reading


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Diagnostic dilemma: A woman cleaned her fish tank and ended up in the hospital

A bacterial infection that rarely occurs in the United States hit a woman in Maryland after she cleaned her home aquarium. | Continue reading


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Dramatic photo captures moment giant bird closes hidden 3rd eyelid while snatching locust from mid-air

The secretary bird photograph was among the winners of the 2024 Royal Society Publishing Photography Prize. | Continue reading


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5,000-year-old artifacts in Iraq hint at mysterious collapse of one of the world's 1st governments

Newly analyzed 5,000-year-old clay bowls unearthed in Iraq may be evidence of early government-like rule, a new study finds. | Continue reading


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James Webb Space Telescope smashes its own record to find the earliest galaxies that ever existed

James Webb Space Telescope image of the stellar nursery N79 in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. | Continue reading


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Scientists reveal 'neural tourniquet' that can stop bleeding with nerve stimulation

Researchers stimulated the vagus nerve in healthy volunteers and showed it triggered blood clot formation, which they say could be used to prevent blood loss after surgery. | Continue reading


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1,600-year-old burials in Crimea hold gold and silver jewelry from 'rich women'

Researchers say the finds are from aristocratic burials between the fourth and sixth centuries. | Continue reading


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Doctors discover live worms growing under a woman's eyelid in China

An office worker in Beijing developed a parasitic infection that caused worms to grow under her right eyelid. | Continue reading


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Massive, 'potentially hazardous' asteroid due to make closest-ever approach to Earth tonight — and you can watch it live

The stadium-sized asteroid 2020 XR is due to make its closest approach to Earth on record early on Dec. 4, and the encounter will be livestreamed for everyone to see. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Future wearable devices could draw power through your body using background 6G cellphone signals

Excess energy from wireless 6G networks could be harvested by a copper coil and the human body. | Continue reading


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Earth from space: Crimea's 'putrid sea' creates beautiful rainbow of color but smells like rotten eggs

A 2014 satellite photo of the Sivash region shows off the kaleidoscopic colors of a series of shallow, hypersaline lagoons — each filled with a different kind of algae. | Continue reading


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12 strange reasons humans haven't found alien life yet

Scientists have been searching for evidence of extraterrestrial life for decades. So, where are all the aliens? Here are 12 intriguing theories ... | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Last few hours! Save $$ on these Celestron binoculars before Cyber Monday ends

A favorite among nature enthusiasts, the Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 is reduced at Amazon for Cyber Monday — but you'll need to be quick to avoid missing out! | Continue reading


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New, big-headed archaic humans discovered: Who is Homo juluensis?

Researchers have named a new species in the Homo genus. What do we know about these "big headed" people? | Continue reading


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We inhaled sharply when we spotted this rare deal on the Molekule Air Mini+ air purifier

We've not often seen big discounts on the gorgeously designed Molekule Air Mini+ so this one had us breathing heavily in that newly-purified air. | Continue reading


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This Nvidia-powered laptop now lowest price all year — Cyber Monday save $400

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus, fitted with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU and the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, can be yours for $1,100 this Cyber Monday. | Continue reading


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'Electronic' scalp tattoos could be next big thing in brain monitoring

Electrodes can now be printed onto the scalp to measure brain activity. | Continue reading


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Get a huge 75% saving in this Peacock Cyber Monday streaming deal and pay just $19.99 for 12 months

Save $60 on an array of fantastic documentaries, movies, and entertainment at Peacock. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

2,100-year-old temple from ancient Egypt discovered hidden in cliff face

The temple is located close to Luxor and was possibly dedicated to the lion-headed goddess Repit. | Continue reading


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Babylonian tablet preserves student's 4,000-year-old geometry mistake

A small clay tablet from the site of Kish in Iraq reveals a student calculated the area of a triangle incorrectly 4,000 years ago. | Continue reading


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1,500-year-old riches and more than 100 weapons found under Iron Age chieftain's house

Archaeologists in Denmark have recovered dozens of lances, spears, swords and knives along with a set of chainmail from an Iron Age chieftain's house. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Cyber Monday 2024 camera deals live: Plus, savings on telescopes, binoculars and stargazing accessories

The best bargains as they happen. Great deals from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Celestron and many more. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Our favorite compact dehumidifier is now under £40. Grab the ProBreeze Mini while you can

We already loved this compact, efficient little bargain — And now the ProBreeze Mini Dehumidifier is reduced to under £40 for Cyber Monday, we just love it even more | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

We have found the Hydrow Wave at a record-low price this Cyber Monday so watch us row away with glee

This Cyber Monday you can save $250 on the full package with Hydrow Wave — a connected, immersive rowing machine with live workouts coached by big names in rowing. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Time moves faster on the moon, new study of Einstein's relativity shows

Using Einstein's theory of general relativity, physicists found that clocks on the moon would run 56 microseconds faster than clocks on Earth. That finding will help future lunar missions navigate. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Canada wants your help to name its 1st moon rover

Canada will soon roll a rover onto the moon, and you can help name the pioneering machine. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Meet 'Chameleon' – an AI model that can protect you from facial recognition thanks to a sophisticated digital mask

A new AI model can mask a personal image without destroying its quality, which will help to protect your privacy. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope spots a secret star factory in the Sombrero Galaxy

This week, the James Webb Space Telescope zooms in on the iconic Sombrero Galaxy, revealing the first-ever mid-infrared observations of the hat-shaped wonder. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Can you get high from poppy seeds?

Poppy seeds come from the same plant that's used to make opium and morphine. So can they get you high? | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Mass extinctions make life 'bounce back stronger,' controversial study suggests

Large-scale disruptions to life may ultimately increase ecological complexity over geologic timescales, though the risk of extinction always looms. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Black Friday Apple laptop deal 2024: Save almost 25% on the latest MacBook Air at Amazon right now

Get a big saving on the newest MacBook Air with M3 through Amazon right now this Black Friday weekend ahead of Cyber Monday. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Forget Black Friday — we think you should buy this fitness tracker at full price instead!

Black Friday discounts are all very well, but this Coros Pace 3 smartwatch is one the best value running watches on the market, even without Black Friday or Cyber Monday. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

This powerful MacBook Pro has $400 off this Black Friday weekend

Act fast to snag this desktop-level performance in a laptop with $400 off the MacBook Pro M3 this Black Friday weekend. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

The 10 best running shoe Black Friday deals picked by an experienced distance runner

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The lowest price we have seen for our favorite Nikon compact binoculars — get 35% off in this Black Friday deal

These superbly versatile binoculars are perfect for beginners and are available for less than $100 at Amazon. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

'It's hard not to believe he saw something': Historian Greg Eghigian on how UFOs took over the world

An artist's impression of UFOs appearing over a small town. | Continue reading


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Did alien life exist in hot water on Mars billions of years ago?

Was alien life in "hot water" on Mars billions of years ago? New evidence from the Martian meteorite "Black Beauty" suggests so. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Moon landing quiz: How quickly can you name all 12 Apollo astronauts that walked on the moon?

An astronaut walks on the moon with a rover behind them | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Ozempic-like drugs may treat alcohol addiction, study finds

A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to manage addiction. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Do not snooze on this deal: The Nikon Z7 II is the cheapest we have seen it this Black Friday weekend

You can grab this top-of-the-line Nikon camera with $1,000 off thanks to this incredible Black Friday camera deal. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

How much can your stomach expand after a big meal?

The stomach can grow in size after you eat, but by how much? | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Better than Apple! This high-end AI PC has a better battery than the MacBook Air — it's now just $799

The 14-inch HP OmniBook X features the latest components and an NPU that guarantees a long-lasting battery. Now you can grab it for 33% off at BestBuy. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Save $400 on one of the best Windows laptops we've seen this year

We loved using the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, and now the 13.8-inch version is available for 25% off this Black Friday week. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a superb watch for runners and this Black Friday it is reduced by $50

Save 20% on the perfect budget running watch — the Garmin Forerunner 165 offers premium features at an entry-level price | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Gigantic 'spiderwebs' on Mars are the next big target for NASA's Curiosity rover, agency reveals

Curiosity has just finished the latest leg of its 12-year Mars mission and will now set out to explore miles of web-like surface features left behind by ancient water on the Red Planet. The zig-zagging rocks could also provide clues about whether Mars once harbored extraterrestri … | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Garmin's best-value serious fitness watch is at its cheapest price this Black Friday

The Garmin Forerunner 955 is one of the best-value fitness watches you can buy and this excellent Black Friday deal on Amazon will save you $100 | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Anglo-Saxons plagiarized a Roman coin — and it's full of typos

The pagan Anglo-Saxons copied a gold Roman coin with Christian imagery, but they didn't do a very good job. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 year ago

Dramatic NASA images reveal lava coursing near Iceland's Blue Lagoon

A lava stream from a volcanic eruption in West Iceland is brighter than the lights of the city's nearby capital, new infrared images show. | Continue reading


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