Rat numbers are skyrocketing across US cities — and it's only going to get worse

Rat populations are growing in cities around the world because of climate change. A new study explains why this is happening now and what we can do about it. | Continue reading


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How much did SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 explosion pollute the atmosphere?

Scientists are not sure how much metallic dust remained in the atmosphere after the most recent SpaceX rocket 'disassembly.' | Continue reading


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New laser-based artificial neuron processes enormous data sets at high speed

A new artificial neuron that spikes like human brain cells could be used to process data at ultrafast speeds. | Continue reading


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Earth from space: Golden river of toxic waste spills out from deadly mining disaster in South Africa

A 2022 satellite photo shows a shimmering trail of dried, chemically-enriched mud left behind by a torrent of wastewater that flooded a South African mining town, killing three people. | Continue reading


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'We've just seen earthquake after earthquake after earthquake': Santorini earthquake swarm intensifies but likely won't trigger volcano

Santorini's earthquakes are intensifying as a rare earthquake swarm continues to rattle the Mediterranean's Aegean Sea. The earthquakes are probably caused by faults rather than volcanic activity. | Continue reading


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US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?

Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry. | Continue reading


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12 pivotal moments in the history of robotics, from Isaac Asimov to self-driving cars

From Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics to bipedal machines you can buy today, here are 12 important milestones in the development of robots. | Continue reading


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Dolní Vĕstonice Portrait Head: The oldest known human portrait in the world

A tiny head carved from mammoth ivory looks back at us from the Stone Age. | Continue reading


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How do Hula-Hoops work?

How do Hula-Hoops keep from falling down as we twirl them around? | Continue reading


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Ice age Europeans as young as 10 years old rocked cheek piercings 30,000 years ago

A study of Paleolithic skeletons from Central Europe suggests people's teeth were worn down and crowded together because of cheek piercings. | Continue reading


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Human evolution quiz: What do you know about Homo sapiens?

This human evolution quiz will test your knowledge of our species, including when and how we evolved. | Continue reading


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7,000-year-old bone holds 3 arrowheads with mixed poisons — the oldest of their kind on record

This is the oldest confirmed use of a mixture comprising two or more plant toxins specifically applied to arrowheads. | Continue reading


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Space photo of the week: James Webb and Hubble telescopes unite to solve 'impossible' planet mystery

New James Webb Space Telescope observations of a star cluster called NGC 346 are shedding light on how, when and where planets formed in the early universe. | Continue reading


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Biological computers could use far less energy than current technology — by working more slowly

Human biology is vastly more energy efficient than today's computing. | Continue reading


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Which planet is closest to the sun?

Mercury takes only 88 Earth days to orbit the sun. | Continue reading


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Are birds reptiles?

If you're wondering whether birds are reptiles, know this: The reptile family tree is more varied and diverse than you might realize. | Continue reading


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Earth's crust is peeling away under California

A section of the upper mantle and crust under the Sierra Nevada mountains is peeling away, in a process that may mimic how the continents were formed. | Continue reading


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7 haunting caves ancient humans used for art, burials and butchering

From stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at seven amazing caves that contain archaeological remains. | Continue reading


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It's tough to resist scratching an itch — and evolution may be to blame

A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an evolutionary benefit. | Continue reading


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New fabric can heat up almost 50 degrees to keep people warm in ultracold weather

A new smart fabric converts light into heat and can raise temperatures by more than 54 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) after just 10 minutes in the sun. | Continue reading


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Fake studies are slowing slowing lifesaving medical research — all while fraudsters are getting rich, investigation reveals

Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research | Continue reading


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Watch China's 4-legged 'Black Panther 2.0' robot run as fast as Usain Bolt

Researchers in China have developed a unique running stance for their four-legged robot, which allows it to move at far greater speeds than similar machines. | Continue reading


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Antarctic scale worm: The glitzy frilly horror show with giant protruding jaws that look like Alien's xenomorph

This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre. | Continue reading


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Milky Way quiz: How well do you know our home galaxy?

Test your knowledge of the Milky Way's size, speed, age, galactic neighbors and more. | Continue reading


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Newly discovered super-Earth orbits in and out of its star's habitable zone. Could life survive its extreme climate?

The climate on such a world must be beyond bizarre. | Continue reading


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Can your eyes get sunburned?

Photokeratitis, or eye sunburn, can happen at any time of the year. | Continue reading


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Science news this week: Doomsday predictions and asteroid secrets

Feb. 1, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 days ago

'Neuroergonomics' aims to monitor workers' brains to boost productivity. Is that... okay?

Neurotechnology raises many high-stakes ethical questions. Setting ground rules could help protect workers and ensure that tasks are adapted to the person, rather than the other way around. | Continue reading


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Infant mortality is on the rise in the US — experts point to stricter abortion laws as reasons why

The new study reinforces warnings from doctors about abortion laws with limited or no exceptions. | Continue reading


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Santorini is having a swarm of tiny earthquakes. Is the Greek isle about to erupt?

An uptick in seismic activity on the volcanic island of Santorini has raised concerns about a potential eruption. | Continue reading


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4,000-year-old footprints near Pompeii show people fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption thousands of years before the famous one

Footprints from people and animals feeling the eruption of Vesuvius in 1995 B.C. were recently discovered in a town near Pompeii. | Continue reading


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FDA approves 1st new class of opioid-free painkillers in over 20 years

The FDA has approved Journavx, an oral medication for treating pain that doesn't target the brain like addictive opioids. | Continue reading


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Why is DeekSpeek such a game-changer? Scientists explain how the AI models work and why they were so cheap to build.

DeepSeek's V3 and R1 models took the world by storm this week. Here's why they're such a big deal. | Continue reading


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FDA approves 'ketamine' nasal spray for depression — here's everything you need to know

A nasal spray that contains esketamine — a potent derivative of ketamine — can now be taken on its own to treat adults with severe depression, the FDA says. Here's what that means. | Continue reading


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New wonder material designed by AI is as light as foam but as strong as steel

The new technique could produce materials for use in helicopters, airplanes and spacecraft. | Continue reading


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Commenting on Live Science articles

We’re launching a commenting system on our site — here’s how to join the conversation on Live Science. | Continue reading


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Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.

The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists don't agree. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 days ago

How did Alexander the Great die?

Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate. | Continue reading


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Medieval 'vampire' burial in Croatia contains decapitated and twisted remains

The "vampire" find illustrates a popular fear that the "undead" could rise from their graves. | Continue reading


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Mars quiz: Is your knowledge of the Red Planet out of this world?

Think you know Mars? Test your knowledge of our neighboring planet's size, surface, history and more. | Continue reading


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'Zombie' spiders infected by never-before-seen fungus discovered on grounds of destroyed Irish castle

A new fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombies" was discovered in a Victorian gunpowder store at Castle Espie in Northern Ireland during filming for a TV show. | Continue reading


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The gigantic coronal hole is blasting high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially igniting vibrant auroras and minor geomagnetic activity on Jan. 31. | Continue reading


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'Gossiping neighbors': Plants didn't evolve to be kind to each other, study finds

Rather than helping each other out when they're attacked, plants may have to eavesdrop on each other to know when to launch their own defenses. | Continue reading


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'Vestigial' human ear-wiggling muscle actually flexes when we're straining to hear

A mechanism that activates specific muscles in our ears is a leftover from our evolutionary past, back when our ancestors depended more on their hearing for survival. | Continue reading


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Upheaval Dome: Utah's 'belly button' that has divided scientists since its discovery

Upheaval Dome is a giant rock formation in southeastern Utah with two potential origin stories, although most scientists think it was created by an ancient meteor strike. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 7 days ago

Could we travel to parallel universes?

Let's explore the possibility of traveling to universes beyond our own — if they so exist, that is. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 8 days ago

'Breakthrough' stem-cell patches stablized woman's heart as she awaited transplant

A woman with heart failure was kept alive long enough to receive a heart transplant, in part thanks to newly developed stem-cell-derived heart tissue grafts. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 8 days ago

Newly discovered near-Earth asteroid isn't an asteroid at all — it's Elon Musk's trashed Tesla

Astronomers have retracted the discovery of a new asteroid after realizing the object was the remains of Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster and its driver "Starman," which were launched into space in 2018. | Continue reading


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