A 2016 astronaut photo of the Bahamas shows a series of luminous, rippling sandbanks partly carved out by a coral reef. The image also reveals subtle differences in the ocean's surface caused by a steep, hidden ocean drop-off. | Continue reading
Federal health officials are attempting to make the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule more like that of Denmark. Experts say the decision lacks scientific backing. | Continue reading
C-reactive protein — a marker of inflammation — is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol. | Continue reading
Now priced under $200, these goggles can improve your swimming technique and efficiency, providing real-time data as you swim. | Continue reading
The first full moon of 2026 shone brightly Saturday (Jan. 3). Known as the Wolf Moon, it appeared more luminous and larger than usual, rising together with Jupiter. | Continue reading
This gold-encrusted jewel has an inscription revealing who made it. | Continue reading
If you're looking for weird facts about animals, gross human body facts or just something a bit random, get ready to geek out with these fascinating bits of trivia. | Continue reading
Almost everyone has heard of Tyrannosaurus rex, but how much do you actually know about this iconic dinosaur predator? Take our quiz to find out. | Continue reading
Glacial earthquakes are rocking the Doomsday Glacier in Antarctica. | Continue reading
Humans have undoubtedly bred cats to create certain breeds, but did any of these feline breeds emerge naturally? | Continue reading
There are several methods for detecting whether a piece of text was written by AI. They all have limitations – and probably always will. | Continue reading
Does the portable size, creative flexibility and affordability make the Canon EOS R50V a sound option for wildlife watchers and stargazers too? | Continue reading
The dino lived during the Late Cretaceous alongside other hadrosaurids in present-day New Mexico. | Continue reading
A newly invented cipher may shed light on how the mysterious Voynich manuscript was made in medieval times. | Continue reading
Adult human bodies typically have about 206 bones. But is it possible to have more? | Continue reading
A trio of mRNA molecules could help guard against the harmful effects of aging on immune cells, a study in mice finds. | Continue reading
Crammed full of epic scenery, steaming geysers, plants and animals, Yellowstone National Park is a spectacular place to visit, but how hot is your knowledge on it? Take our quiz to find out. | Continue reading
Neanderthals and humans mated millennia ago, and their legacy lives on in us today. Here's how. | Continue reading
A new study argues that AI can never be more creative than humans, but many experts argue that AI's output will only ever be as good as its input — with the goalposts shifting as AI improves in the years to come. | Continue reading
Spotted Lake is a soda lake that evaporates every summer, leaving a white crust with circular brine pools that can appear blue, green or yellow. | Continue reading
A biological anthropologist explains why humans can't wiggle their toes in the same way they can wiggle their fingers. | Continue reading
A long-term experiment reveals tropical forests in Panama are able to adapt to droughts, but scientists warn this short-term "rescue strategy" is unlikely to save them from the impacts of climate change. | Continue reading
With major light-gathering capabilities with an impressive f/1.4 aperture at 14mm, this lens defies boundaries and is a massive play for the best lens for astrophotography. | Continue reading
The first full moon of 2026 and of winter in the Northern Hemisphere will shine brightly this week, just as Earth makes its annual closest approach to the sun. | Continue reading
As a bioethicist and philosopher explains the ethics of using organs grown in animals for human transplant procedures. | Continue reading
A picture of what West Antarctica looked like when its ice sheet melted in the past can offer insight into the continent’s future as the climate warms. | Continue reading
When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full "Wolf Moon" supermoon in January. | Continue reading
Live Science's health channel editor makes predictions about the medical breakthroughs and public health shifts to come in 2026. | Continue reading
The Quadrantids will be harder to see than usual due to the bright full moon. Here's how to get the best views. | Continue reading
As space travel advances, colonization of other planets edges closer to reality. But should we spread to other parts of the galaxy? | Continue reading
A researcher has documented a cleft lip in an ancient mummified head from the Andes, a condition that may have been seen as a "blessing" rather than a disability. | Continue reading
The fault that ruptured in the March quake was simple and mature, which allowed the quake's energy to shoot right to the surface. | Continue reading
A man's rare condition caused "excessive wrinkling" in his hands which spread to his wrists and elbows. | Continue reading
'Artificial intelligence' myths have existed for centuries — from the ancient Greeks to a pope's chatbot | Continue reading
Earth's continents are losing 4 Olympic swimming pools' worth of fresh water every second, with dire consequences for jobs, food security and water availability. | Continue reading
U.S.-based researchers detail how their work has been disrupted by funding cuts and policy changes ushered by the second Trump administration. | Continue reading
Findings about our extinct relatives, the Neanderthals, continue to surprise us, especially those from 2025. | Continue reading
Previous research on the effect of wolves on the food web has been criticized, raising questions about the predator’s role in the Yellowstone ecosystem. | Continue reading
Scientists are discovering that clumping clouds supercharge storms in surprising ways — driving heavy, deadly rainfall and flooding | Continue reading
Researchers are developing a real-life tractor beam, with the goal of pulling defunct satellites out of geostationary orbit to alleviate the space junk problem. | Continue reading
A versatile wildlife lens with lots of reach for your money, but is the maximum aperture a dealbreaker for low-light wildlife photography? | Continue reading
Live Science spoke with Dr. Joe Alexander of NTT Research about "digital twins" and the development of an autonomous device for acute cardiac care. | Continue reading
The new storage system could hold family photos, cultural artifacts and the master versions of digital artworks, movies, manuscripts and music for thousands of years, scientists say. | Continue reading
A 2021 astronaut photo shows a triple valley system in Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park where a massive climate-resilient glacier, a pristine turquoise lake and a murky green "river" come together at a single point. | Continue reading
From sinking boats and feasting on shark livers to dining on whale tongue and tossing porpoises around for fun, orcas are displaying some fascinating — and sometimes terrifying — behaviors. | Continue reading
A vaccine in development would be the first proactive treatment for overdose and fentanyl addiction, if approved. | Continue reading
Google’s proposal to explore space-based AI infrastructure raises fundamental questions about energy, physics and feasibility – and whether Earth has really run out of options. | Continue reading
Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA cleanrooms, revealing surprisingly resilient microbes with potential uses in biotechnology and medicine. | Continue reading