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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A new artificial neuron that spikes like human brain cells could be used to process data at ultrafast speeds. | Continue reading
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
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
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
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
A tiny head carved from mammoth ivory looks back at us from the Stone Age. | Continue reading
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A study of Paleolithic skeletons from Central Europe suggests people's teeth were worn down and crowded together because of cheek piercings. | Continue reading
This human evolution quiz will test your knowledge of our species, including when and how we evolved. | Continue reading
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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
Human biology is vastly more energy efficient than today's computing. | Continue reading
Mercury takes only 88 Earth days to orbit the sun. | Continue reading
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
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
From stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at seven amazing caves that contain archaeological remains. | Continue reading
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
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
Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research | Continue reading
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
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
Test your knowledge of the Milky Way's size, speed, age, galactic neighbors and more. | Continue reading
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Photokeratitis, or eye sunburn, can happen at any time of the year. | Continue reading
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
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
The new study reinforces warnings from doctors about abortion laws with limited or no exceptions. | Continue reading
An uptick in seismic activity on the volcanic island of Santorini has raised concerns about a potential eruption. | Continue reading
Footprints from people and animals feeling the eruption of Vesuvius in 1995 B.C. were recently discovered in a town near Pompeii. | Continue reading
The FDA has approved Journavx, an oral medication for treating pain that doesn't target the brain like addictive opioids. | Continue reading
DeepSeek's V3 and R1 models took the world by storm this week. Here's why they're such a big deal. | Continue reading
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
The new technique could produce materials for use in helicopters, airplanes and spacecraft. | Continue reading
We’re launching a commenting system on our site — here’s how to join the conversation on Live Science. | Continue reading
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
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
The "vampire" find illustrates a popular fear that the "undead" could rise from their graves. | Continue reading
Think you know Mars? Test your knowledge of our neighboring planet's size, surface, history and more. | Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Let's explore the possibility of traveling to universes beyond our own — if they so exist, that is. | Continue reading
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
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