The U.S. reported its first death from COVID-19, a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions in Washington state, officials said in a news conference today (Feb. 29).
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Sabtu, 29 Februari 2020
Why prepare for coronavirus to strike the US? It's your civic duty.
Preparing for the almost inevitable global spread of this coronavirus, now dubbed COVID-19, is one of the most pro-social, altruistic things you can do in response to potential disruptions of this kind.
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Why do so many cats have white 'socks' on their paws?
Those white socks are there because of genetic mutations and domestication.
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Can people spread coronavirus after they recover?
Coronavirus may linger in the body for weeks after people recover. But that may actually be a good thing.
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Jumat, 28 Februari 2020
The Gregorian calendar: Why we have Leap years and April Fools' Day
The Gregorian calendar — used by most of the world — was introduced to fix errors in the Julian calendar mostly having to do with leap years.
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Northern California finds a second case of coronavirus spread through the community
A second person in California appears to have contracted the new coronavirus through community transmission, according to news reports.
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Freeman Dyson, quantum physicist who imagined alien megastructures, has died at 96
Physicist Freeman Dyson was known for his work on quantum physics and mathematics, as well as his big ideas about the far future.
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Melting ice in Antarctica reveals new uncharted island
Researchers discovered an uncharted island beneath melting Antarctic ice. Its rocky underbelly could hold clues to the continent's response to climate change.
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12 Coronavirus myths busted by science
There's plenty of nonsense about the coronavirus online. Here are some of the biggest COVID-19 myths out there and the science to explain why they aren't true.
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Schrödinger's cat: The favorite, misunderstood pet of quantum mechanics
To meow or not to meow?
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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus
In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.
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Scientists spot the biggest known explosion in the universe
A gargantuan explosion tore through the heart of a distant galaxy cluster, releasing about five times more energy than the previous record holder, a new study reports.
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Kamis, 27 Februari 2020
How will the coronavirus outbreak end?
As with all past outbreaks, this one will eventually come to an end.
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'Rusty lump' turns out to be 2,000-year-old silver dagger used by Roman soldier
It's rare to find daggers in Roman graves, as these soldiers weren't buried with weapons.
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What was the Manhattan Project?
Hundreds of thousands of Americans participated in the Manhattan Project. Most of them had no idea.
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Are US communities and hospitals ready to take on COVID-19?
An outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S. seems inevitable. How will local governments and health care facilities respond?
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California's latest coronavirus case wasn't tested for several days
A coronavirus patient in Northern California who may be the first in the U.S. to catch the virus from within the community wasn't tested for the virus for several days after arriving at the hospital.
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Coronavirus resources: US state and local health departments
Here are links to coronavirus pages from U.S. state and local health departments, where you can get practical information for your locale and the spread of COVID-19.
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Chinese moon rover peers beneath surface of mysterious lunar far side
The first published data from the Yutu 2 rover's ground-penetrating radar instrument reveal the layered structure beneath the gray dirt of Von Kármán Crater's floor.
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A US coronavirus outbreak is almost inevitable. Here's how you can prepare.
The CDC has said we need to prepare for a widespread COVID-19 outbreak. How?
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Mysterious, centuries-old rock inscription finally deciphered
For decades, an enigmatic inscription in a rock on a French beach defied translation. But experts finally decoded the puzzling text.
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Polar bear photos: Stunning shots capture Earth's icons of climate change
On International Polar Bear Day, let's celebrate the largest of the bear species with these magnificent polar bear photos.
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Rabu, 26 Februari 2020
Northern California reports first case of coronavirus not tied to travel
A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a Northern California resident who had no travel history to an affected area and no known contact with a person previously diagnosed with the coronavirus.
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Trump announces Pence will be 'coronavirus czar'
President Trump announces that Vice President Pence will take the lead in the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
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Possible new 'minimoon' discovered orbiting Earth
Astronomers discovered a 'minimoon' that's been orbiting Earth for about three years, and may soon leave our planet's orbit.
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Legionnaires' disease: Causes, symptoms and treatment
People typically become infected with Legionnaires' disease by either inhaling tiny droplets of water mist containing Legionella bacteria through the nose or mouth, or swallowing contaminated drinking water.
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US isn't 'remotely prepared' to test for coronavirus, experts say
The same delay has happened with other new infectious diseases, including Zika.
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What can the coronavirus outbreak teach us about bringing Mars samples back to Earth?
A new virus called SARS-CoV-2 is a coronavirus that has caused an outbreak of a disease called COVID-19. But what does that have to do with Mars?
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No nose picking! 15th-century guide taught kids how to mind their manners
The British Library has digitized a 15th-century manners book for children, including advice against nose picking, burping and being too greedy around cheese.
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Spooky 'blood snow' invades Antarctic island
Blood-red algae is blooming in Antarctica, leading to plains of creepy 'watermelon snow' across Galindez Island.
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Eerie seal 'ballet' beneath Antarctic iceberg wins underwater photo prize
In frigid waters near Antarctica, a group of crabeater seals drew an underwater photographer's eye.
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Selasa, 25 Februari 2020
'Mad Mike' wasn't trying to prove 'flat Earth' theory on ill-fated rocket launch
Following the tragic death of 'Mad' Mike Hughes, we revisit the real reasons why he launched himself into the air aboard his homemade steam rocket, knowing how risky the stunt was.
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Will coronavirus spread in the US? It's not 'if' but 'when,' CDC says
This week, other countries have reported community spread of COVID-19 with no known sources.
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Ancient inscription reveals lost civilization in Turkey that may have defeated King Midas
The lost kingdom was one of the largest settlements to exist in ancient Turkey at the time.
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Mysterious 'antihydrogen' particles reveal uncanny quantum effect
The bubbling, raucous quantum vacuum distorts the shape of every hydrogen atom in the universe, and it distorts antimatter "antihydrogen" too.
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Seabird-eating 'monster' crabs are chatty during sex
Enormous and powerful coconut crabs are known for their extreme size. They also have an unexpectedly diverse "vocabulary."
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'Shocked' scientists find brain parasites in baby lizards still in shells
Scientists found parasitic worms in the brains of lizard embryos. How did they get there?
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Billion-year-old green algae is an ancestor of all plants on Earth
A billion years ago, this green seaweed likely produced oxygen and provided shelter for other organisms.
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Senin, 24 Februari 2020
A woman's bladder 'brewed' its own alcohol, tripping drug test
Microbes in the woman's bladder were fermenting sugar into alcohol, causing her to test positive on a urine drug test.
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It's still too soon to call coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, WHO says
As the number of coronavirus cases reported outside of China continues to climb, the WHO said it's still too soon to declare the outbreak a pandemic.
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This parasitic 'blob' is the only known animal that doesn't breathe
A genomic analysis of the creepy parasite H. salminicola reveals that the creature has no mitochondrial DNA and no way to breathe — two animal firsts.
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46,000-year-old bird, frozen in Siberian permafrost, looks like it 'died a few days ago'
A bird that lived during the last ice age is in "pristine condition."
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DARPA's hypersonic 'Glide Breaker' could blast missile threats out of the sky
Aerojet Rocketdyne will develop "enabling technologies" for DARPA's Glide Breaker program under a newly announced contract, which is worth up to $19.6 million.
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See record-high temperatures strip Antarctica of huge amounts of ice
Antarctica saw two record-high temperatures set between Feb. 6 and Feb.9, and that took a huge toll on the continent's ice, as seen in NASA images.
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The universe could possibly have more dimensions. Here's how.
String theory is a purported theory of everything that physicists hope will one day explain … everything.
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3,000-year-old Canaanite temple discovered in buried city in Israel
A 3,000-year-old temple, built by the Canaanites around the time of the ancient Israelite invasion, has been unearthed in southern Israel.
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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 6: Mysteries of eating and drinking
In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at some of the mysteries surrounding a couple of things that we do every day — eating and drinking.
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'Starter' Earth grew in a flash. Here's how the planet did it.
Proto-Earth was on a fast track to planet formation.
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Minggu, 23 Februari 2020
10 Most Popular Sports for Girls
Acquiring skills, getting fit, and experiencing social interaction through meeting new friends are some of the benefits that girls achieve in playing sports. Most sports do require the participation of a team, though they have different activity levels and pace. To guide and help America’s young females in deciding the right sports for them, it is better to know which sports they are interested in...
'Mad' Mike Hughes dies in rocket crash
Mad Mike Huges has died after crash-landing a homemade rocket Saturday.
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Is it dangerous to eat right before you swim?
That old adage has since kept countless children on the pool deck, watching forlornly as their friends splash around. But according to science, swimmers have nothing to worry about.
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Sabtu, 22 Februari 2020
Raising the flag on Iwo Jima: Here's the story behind that iconic World War II photo
On Feb. 23, 1945, six Marines raised the U.S. flag over the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. Their photo is one of the most iconic images of World War II.
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Why was whaling so big in the 19th century?
For centuries, we plundered the ocean's depths, hauling up whales by the thousands. But what was the purpose of this dangerous and destructive industry?
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Why was whaling so big in the 19th century?
For centuries, we plundered the ocean's depths, hauling up whales by the thousands. But what was the purpose of this dangerous and destructive industry?
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Jumat, 21 Februari 2020
Hemophilia: Causes, symptoms & treatment
One of the main risks of this rare blood disorder is internal bleeding into muscles, joints and soft tissue.
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12 trippy objects hidden in the zodiac
The 12 constellations of the Zodiac contain some of the weirdest, most wonderful objects in the universe. Here are our favorites.
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Tomb of Rome's mythical founder Romulus unearthed
A tomb that was buried thousands of years ago and revered by ancient Romans as the resting place of their city's mythical founder Romulus has now been rediscovered beneath the Forum in Rome.
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Coronavirus-stricken cruise ship passengers returned to US against CDC advice
Fourteen passengers with coronavirus from the cruise ship The Diamond Princess were evacuated to the U.S. against CDC advice.
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Bones of Neolithic immigrants killed in massacre found in Spanish cave
The bones of nine Neolithic people found in a cave in northern Spain suggest they were killed and then beaten after death, in a massacre that may have been caused by their migration into the region more than 7,000 years ago.
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Wreckage of lost American WWII planes finally found, in a Pacific lagoon
During a pivotal World War II battle, three U.S. aircraft and their seven crewmen were lost at sea. The planes were recently located in a lagoon in the Pacific Ocean.
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Dozens of ancient Egyptian graves found with rare clay coffins
These graves didn't contain sarcophagi, but rather clay coffins.
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How your brain waves can predict if an antidepressant will work for you
A new study suggests a better way to match patients with depression to a medication.
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Kamis, 20 Februari 2020
Prostate cancer: Causes, symptoms & treatment
Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in men.
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'Superspreader' in South Korea infects nearly 40 people with coronavirus
A woman in South Korea gave at least 37 people at her church COVID-19.
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Despite a 'double-barreled' flu season, the vaccine is mostly doing its job
This year's flu shot is working relatively well to prevent influenza, particularly among children.
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Specialized respirators are key to stopping spread of coronavirus to medical staff
Specialized respirators appear to protect medical staff against COVID-19, but they must be worn to work.
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New coronavirus may spread through poop
The new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which has now infected nearly 76,000 people, spreads mostly through respiratory droplets and contact with infected patients. But new research suggests that it can also spread through feces.
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What is global warming?
Global warming is the gradual heating of Earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere.
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What should we do if a 'planet-killer' asteroid takes aim at Earth?
If a giant object looks like it's going to slam into Earth, humanity has a few options. A new guide could help NASA decide which one is best.
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Bone walls made of human limbs and skulls discovered under church in Belgium
Almost no children's bones were found in the walls.
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Duck-billed dinosaur's tail had tumors found in children
Paleontologists found peculiar cavities in the tailbones of a duck-billed dinosaur, suggesting that it suffered from tumors caused by Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
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Rabu, 19 Februari 2020
World's richest person, Jeff Bezos gives $10 billion to fight climate change
The world's richest man, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, is starting an organization devoted to battling climate change — and he's putting in $10 billion of his own money to get it off the ground.
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Coronavirus 'spike' protein just mapped, leading way to vaccine
The coronavirus uses this protein to invade human cells.
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Coronavirus quarantine ends for some cruise ship passengers, sparking worries over virus spread
Nearly 500 passengers aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship were released on Wednesday. But some experts worry they may not be free of the virus.
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How does the new coronavirus compare with the flu?
How does the new coronavirus compare with the seasonal flu, and which should you most worry about?
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Bizarre 'ice volcanoes' erupt on Lake Michigan beach
What are 'ice volcanoes,' and why are they erupting in Michigan?
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How ancient microbes could help save coastal cities from rising seas
Coastal cities like New York might be able to survive climate change's rising seas by taking some cues from ancient microbe-built mounds called stromatolites, experimental philosopher Jonathon Keats believes.
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Photos: Squashed skull of 70,000-year-old Neanderthal discovered in cave
Archaeologists found the upper body of a Neanderthal who lived about 70,000 years ago.
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Neanderthal burial suggests the ancient humans had symbolic thought
These are the most complete articulated Neanderthal remains to be found in more than 25 years.
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Cosmic strings from the Big Bang may have left behind ripples in space-time
A new study may help answer one of the universe's biggest mysteries.
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Selasa, 18 Februari 2020
Florida officials cordon off park for annual snake orgy
Spring is the annual mating season for water snakes in Florida. This year, lakegoers saw so many coiled couples that the state's parks department had to shut down part of the area.
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Ancient engraving of warrior with 'elaborate hairstyle' and 'pronounced butt' discovered in Scotland
"The warrior is an essential part of society, the central part of power."
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How long can the new coronavirus last on surfaces?
The answer is unclear. But if the new coronavirus is anything like other coronaviruses, it can last up to 9 days.
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The Battle of Iwo Jima: A gruesome victory for the Allied Forces
Fought on a tiny volcanic island 75 years ago, this brutal clash between American and Japanese forces defined the horror of the Pacific theater.
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Plague victims in medieval mass grave were arranged with care by 'last chance' hospital's clergy
New analysis of a mass grave in medieval England reveals a bleak glimpse of a community overwhelmed by the Black Death.
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Neuroscientists discover 'engine of consciousness' hiding in monkeys' brains
No one knows how consciousness works in the brain, but a team of neuroscientists seems to have found an engine that keeps it going.
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Rare pink manta ray caught courting lady friend Down Under
Photos of a bright pink manta ray have gone viral after the Pepto-Bismol-colored creature was spotted swimming near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
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Sophisticated Soviet spy radio discovered buried in former forest in Germany
Archaeologists have found a sophisticated Soviet spy radio that was buried in a former forest in Germany shortly before the fall of the Iron Curtain.
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Ancient game board could be a missing link tied to the Egyptian Book of the Dead
A game board bridges the gap between old and new in ancient Egypt.
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Senin, 17 Februari 2020
Madagascar's bizarre aye-aye has 6 fingers on each hand, scientists discover
Scientists studying Madagascar's aye-aye just discovered a sixth tiny digit called a pseudothumb on each of its hands.
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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 5: Mysterious volcanoes
In this episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at some explosive mysteries that originate deep inside the Earth — volcanoes.
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How dark is the cosmic web?
A dark web ties the universe together. Now, we can see it.
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Why do women have orgasms?
There are a number of ideas about why the female orgasm happens.
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Minggu, 16 Februari 2020
Getting high on cannabis makes people vulnerable to 'false memories'
Can you trust an eyewitness while they're high, or should you wait until they sober up?
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Can you 'turn off' a nightmare?
With lucid dreaming, people can stop or even control their dreams.
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Sabtu, 15 Februari 2020
Why do people confess to crimes they didn't commit?
People may falsely confess to a crime for any number of reasons, but it disproportionally happens to those who are young or disabled.
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Jumat, 14 Februari 2020
Flu season is getting weirder
Officials are seeing a new spike in flu activity as a second strain of flu hits on the heels of the first.
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Blood from cured coronavirus patients could help treat infection
A Chinese company announced that these antibodies helped treat 10 critically ill patients.
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Antarctica just saw its all-time hottest day ever
A research station off Antarctica's northern tip just reported a new record-high temperature of 69.35 degrees Fahrenheit (20.75 degrees Celsius).
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Scientists discover largest bacteria-eating virus. It blurs line between living and nonliving.
Huge bacteria-killing viruses lurk in ecosystems around the world from hot springs to freshwater lakes and rivers.
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Flu Shot Facts & Side Effects
The seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine administered to protect against the flu, or influenza. In the United States, flu shots are recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older.
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NASA's experimental X-59 supersonic jet could be built by the end of 2020
NASA's experimental, supersonic X-plane is on a fast track to flying.
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Bermuda Triangle theory busted: 1925 ship Cotopaxi found near Florida
Artifacts found by divers at the shipwreck hinted that these are the remains of the SS Cotopaxi.
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US military's 'Jetson' laser can ID your unique heartbeat hundreds of feet away
Heartbeat-scanning lasers created by the U.S. military can ID your cardiac 'fingerprints' from hundreds of feet away.
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Heart-warming? More like heart-harming. Here are 5 cardiac parasites ... for Valentine's Day
Some types of parasitic infections can lead to serious heart problems.
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Kamis, 13 Februari 2020
Images of new coronavirus just released
New images show a glimpse of the coronavirus that has sickened over 60,000 people and killed another 1,370.
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Scientists just watched a newfound asteroid zoom by Earth. Then they saw its moon.
One of Earth's premier instruments for studying nearby asteroids is back to work after being rattled by earthquakes. Its first new observations show that a newly discovered space rock is actually two.
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Coronavirus cruise ship nightmare: Are quarantines the right answer?
Over 3,500 people remain quarantined aboard the cruise ship Diamond Princess, which is docked off the coast of Japan, after passengers tested positive for the new coronavirus.
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This is the most violent object in the solar system
New images reveal that one of the strangest asteroids in the solar system is also the most covered in craters, after billions of years plowing through the asteroid belt like a runaway train.
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To find alien life, we should focus on white dwarf stars
As far as we can tell, we're alone. But it could be that we're looking in the wrong places.
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Upside-down jellyfish release venom-filled 'bombs' in their snot
The water surrounding upside-down jellyfish often stings to the touch, and now scientists know why.
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This may be the biggest turtle that ever lived
Why did these male turtles have horned shells? Likely to protect their heads during fierce combat, a study finds.
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Rabu, 12 Februari 2020
Can pregnant mom pass coronavirus to her unborn child? Early research says no.
A preliminary study suggests the new coronavirus may not transmit in the womb.
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Some coronavirus testing kits sent around the world are not working properly
As experts hustled to create diagnostic testing kits for the novel coronavirus, something went awry.
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Epic battle between 2 subway mice takes people's choice prize at wildlife photography competition
The epic photo 'station squabble,' which shows two mice grappling over a scrap of food, has won the people's choice award for London's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
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Skin microbes betray your age
Scientists have found that the profile of the microbes on your skin can predict your chronological age to within a few years.
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The last woolly mammoths on Earth had disastrous DNA
The DNA in the woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island had a number of unfavorable variants.
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Hackers could shut down satellites — or turn them into weapons
SpaceX and other companies are rushing to put thousands of small, inexpensive satellites in orbit, but pressure to keep costs low and a lack of regulation leave those satellites vulnerable to hackers.
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10 Most Nutritious Seeds that Must be Present in your Diet
Not all, but some have little knowledge about the variety and benefits of seeds. There are plenty of seeds that are very nutritious and should be included in your daily diet plan. You’ll be surprised about this article that features our ten most nutritious seeds to keep up your good health.
1. Grape seeds
These seeds are abundant in antioxidants; they are also anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial...
800-year-old spiral rock carvings marked the solstices for Native Americans
The Pueblo people created rock carvings in the Mesa Verde region of the Southwest United States about 800 years ago to mark the position of the sun on the longest and shortest days of the year.
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Iran satellite launch fails to reach orbit
Iran launched a communications satellite called Zafar 1 atop a Simorgh rocket at 10:45 a.m. EST Sunday (Feb. 9). But the spacecraft didn't make it all the way to orbit.
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Selasa, 11 Februari 2020
Can the new coronavirus spread through building pipes?
Two residents of a Hong Kong apartment building have fallen ill with the new coronavirus even though they live on different floors.
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Saturn's weird, Earth-like moon just failed a key test for alien life
Life on Earth likely began with the bubble-like membranes that surround our cells. Similar membranes probably wouldn't form on Titan, according to quantum mechanics.
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Read an excerpt from 'The Falcon Thief'
Over decades, a brazen thief stole hundreds of eggs from rare and endangered falcons' nests around the world, to sell to private collectors.
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'The Falcon Thief' exposes the high-flying life of a notorious rare-bird smuggler
Wild falcons are highly prized by private collectors, who pay tens of thousands of dollars for the rare birds.
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Ancient 'outlaw temple' discovered in Israel
According to the Jewish Bible, there was just one temple in the ancient Kingdom of Judah: the First Temple, which sat in Jerusalem. However, a new discovery just upended that perception.
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This bizarre virus has genes never seen before in any life-form
Almost everything about this virus is unique.
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2 Russian satellites are stalking a US spysat in orbit. The Space Force is watching.
A U.S. satellite that's used to spy on other countries is being trailed by two Russian satellites, according to the commander of the U.S. Space Force.
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One of Antarctica's fastest-shrinking glaciers just lost an iceberg twice the size of Washington, D.C.
A huge chunk of ice twice the size of Washington, D.C., just broke off of Antarctica's Pine Island glacier, continuing a troubling trend that could signify glacial collapse.
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New pattern uncovered in mysterious 'fast radio bursts' from deep space
For the first time, astrophysicists have detected a pattern in fast radio bursts, one of the most mysterious phenomena in the universe.
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The lost continent of Zealandia hides clues to the Ring of Fire's birth
The lost continent of Zealandia underwent changes as subduction began around the western Pacific.
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Satellite 'license plates' and re-igniting rocket fuel could head off space junk crashes
In low Earth orbit's growing "space junkyard," new technologies could reduce the risk of collisions.
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Senin, 10 Februari 2020
UK 'superspreader' may have passed coronavirus to nearly a dozen people in 3 countries
A British man who contracted the new coronavirus on a business trip appears to have spread the virus to 11 other people.
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Single lightning strike kills 4 endangered mountain gorillas
Lightning strikes kill wild animals relatively often, but the deaths of four rare gorillas represent a huge loss for the species.
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'Reaper of death,' newfound cousin of T. rex, discovered in Canada
This fearsome carnivore lived 12 million years before its cousin Tyrannosaurus rex.
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28 Devastating Infectious Diseases
Contagious diseases have shaped human history and they remain with us. Here's a look at some of the worst, from ebola and dengue to the more recent coronavirus and Zika virus.
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Devastating solar storms could be far more common than we thought
Solar super-storms capable of damaging electric grids and satellite networks may be much more common than previously thought, a study of Earth's oldest geomagnetic index suggests.
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Why are children 'missing' from coronavirus outbreak cases?
Adults, even healthy young adults, are felled by the new coronavirus 2019-nCoV much more readily than children. Here's why.
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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 4: Mysterious dogs
In today's episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at some of the mysteries surrounding one of our closest animal companions: dogs.
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Minggu, 09 Februari 2020
What if Earth were a super-Earth?
What would happen if our Earth were much larger than it is now?
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Sabtu, 08 Februari 2020
5 reasons hyenas like Harley Quinn's 'Bruce' are amazing
Harley Quinn has a hyena friend in the movie "Birds of Prey," but even without supervillain sidekicks, hyenas are super-awesome.
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What's the difference between race and ethnicity?
If someone asked you to describe your identity to them, where would you begin? Would it come down to your skin color or your nationality? What about the language you speak, your religion, your cultural traditions or your family's ancestry?
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What's the difference between race and ethnicity?
If someone asked you to describe your identity to them, where would you begin? Would it come down to your skin color or your nationality? What about the language you speak, your religion, your cultural traditions or your family's ancestry?
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Jumat, 07 Februari 2020
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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Stolen painting reappears after 23 years, in the same gallery where it was taken
A famous painting by Gustav Klimt that went missing 23 years ago turned up in the walls of the gallery from which it appears it was stolen from. No one knows who took it.
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What is a coronavirus?
SARS, MERS and the common cold are all types of coronaviruses.
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1,200-year-old 'gumdrop' might have belonged to elite gamer at UK monastery
Whoever owned this piece was undoubtedly elite.
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Megalodon: Facts about the long-gone, giant shark
Megalodon was the largest shark and one of the largest fish on record. It went extinct about 2.6 million years ago.
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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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Satellite spies gigantic 'fuzzball' clouds spreading near Australia coast
Satellite passing overhead can see an entirely different canvas of clouds.
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Trial begins for archaeologist accused of forging earliest portrayal of Jesus' crucifixion
A criminal trial has begun of an archaeologist accused of forging a trove of Roman artifacts that allegedly show a third-century depiction of Jesus' crucifixion, Egyptian hieroglyphics and the early use of the Basque language.
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Why are these sharks doing the 'pipi' dance?
A group of sharks writhing in shallow water may have looked like they were beached, but they weren't injured or in distress.
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Pluto's famous heart powers icy winds on the dwarf planet
Pluto's heart-shaped feature, which NASA's New Horizons spacecraft discovered during its epic July 2015 flyby of Pluto, drives atmospheric circulation on the dwarf planet, a new study suggests.
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Rosetta's 'rubber ducky' comet changed color as it neared the sun. Here's why.
As Rosetta's comet got near enough to the sun for frost to evaporate off its surface, a color-changing water and dust cycle began that shuffled its colors around.
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Men who took erectile-dysfunction drug had blue-tinted vision for days. Here's why.
Some men in a recent study had persistent, blue-tinted vision after taking sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra.
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Kamis, 06 Februari 2020
Why is Jerusalem important? A Q&A with historian and author Simon Sebag Montefiore
Jerusalem is the epicenter of several of the world's major religions, but its importance is much more than just spiritual.
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Fearsome Triassic 'ocean lizard' was a tweezer-nosed weirdo
A newfound species of thalattosaur, a Triassic marine reptile, had a dramatically pointy skull unlike any seen in reptiles alive today.
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Hidden baby Jesus revealed under Leonardo da Vinci’s 'Virgin of the Rocks'
Baby Jesus and his wings are just some of the images hidden beneath da Vinci's "Virgin of the Rocks".
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Ocean currents are getting faster
The change is driven by global warming and wind.
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Here's how to read election news like a scientist
Political coverage often involves the same sort of data and methods scientists use in their own research. But it's important to know how to read them.
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Rabu, 05 Februari 2020
12th US case of coronavirus reported in Wisconsin
A person in Wisconsin has tested positive for the new coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, marking the first case in the state and the 12th case in the U.S.
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This month on the forums: Celebration Days, AMAs and Giveaways!
Create an expedition team or let us know about your favorite discovery and Live Science has a gift for you. Or if you have questions about the coronavirus outbreak, join us for a Live AMA this week.
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A 'normal' resting heart rate may not be so normal after all
A new study finds that resting heart rate can vary between individuals by up to 70 beats per minute, calling into question how physicians use one of the most fundamental vital signs.
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Anemia: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Anemia is a common condition that may be caused by a shortage of iron, abnormal bleeding, infections, cancer or gastrointestinal problems.
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9,900-year-old skeleton of horribly disfigured woman found in Mexican cave
This woman, whose remains were found in an underwater cave in Mexico, lived about 9,900 years ago, just as the last ice age was ending.
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Jackass penguins have a jackass language not so different from English
The braying songs of African 'jackass' penguins follow two extremely common rules of human language, a new study confirms.
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4 more planes filled with US citizens fly back from Wuhan
These passengers will also be quarantined for 14 days.
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What is ocean acidification?
The global increase in carbon dioxide emissions is not only warming our planet at an alarming rate, but it's also making our oceans more acidic.
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Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" 3: Mysterious cats
In today's episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll take a closer look at one of the most puzzling animals on our planet, and one that you may share your home with: cats.
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Trump touts Space Force in State of the Union address
Space got a couple of shout-outs in President Trump's State of the Union address last night (Feb. 4).
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A super-rare 'Zee burst' in Antarctica could one day unlock a key mystery of ghostly neutrinos
Watch out for the Zee burst!
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Arctic sinkholes open in a flash after permafrost melt
Arctic permafrost is thawing, and some zones are melting so quickly that the new landscape becomes a soggy marsh riddled with sinkholes.
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How does the new coronavirus compare with the flu?
How does the new coronavirus compare with the seasonal flu, and which should you most worry about?
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What's causing mysterious 'ice rings' to form in the world's deepest lake?
Eddies under the ice appear to be causing these mysterious rings on Lake Baikal.
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Two invisible stars are bending space-time deep in the Milky Way
Astronomers uncovered a pair of invisible stars creating ripples in space-time, a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing.
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Selasa, 04 Februari 2020
Seal caught clapping underwater … and scientists flip out
Unique footage of a gray seal clapping underwater reveals a new way the animals communicate underwater … and is super cute.
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Photons could reveal 'massive gravity,' new theory suggests
This is a radical new design compared to the world's most sensitive gravitational wave detectors.
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Will airport screenings be enough to stop coronavirus in the US?
Probably not, but they may slow down the new virus.
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Woman grows 'eyelash-like' hairs in her mouth
A woman in Italy had an extremely rare condition in which she grew eyelash-like hairs in her mouth.
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British 'X-Files' of UFO sightings is going public
The U.K.'s Ministry of Defense announced that it will soon release formerly classified government files about UFO encounters.
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Electrical 'storms' and 'flash floods' drown the brain after a stroke
Strokes cause brain cells to short-circuit and trigger a dangerous flood of fluid in the tissue.
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Oddball sexaquark particles could be immortal, if they exist at all
These supremely stable particles could explain dark matter.
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Senin, 03 Februari 2020
'Vampire' star sparks brilliant 'super-outburst' while gorging on its neighbor
This rare finding was made by "accident," according to the research team that found the super-outburst.
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10 Most Romantic Ways to Propose to Someone
Planning to propose to your special someone but doesn’t know how and where? Below are simple yet most romantic ways to propose to your sweetheart. Get ready!
1. Remember where you two first met? Take her to that place, get down on one knee and saying you want to spend the rest of your life with her. Sweet, isn’t it?
2. Go to a place that has a significant meaning to both of you. Ask someone to take...
Stopping the spread of coronavirus: Quarantines go back thousands of years
The recent global spread of a deadly coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China, has led world leaders to invoke an ancient tradition to control the spread of illness: quarantine.
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Mystery deepens over 42 oddly buried skeletons found on UK farm
Skeletal remains of 42 people were recently unearthed at a farm in December 2019, but the construction company that found the bodies has yet to release a report.
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Treasure hunters search for fabled gold on Philippines island. Hoard may not even exist.
Excavations by treasure hunters searching for a hoard of gold in the Philippines, said to have been hidden by a Japanese World War II general, are threatening to cause landslides in a remote village.
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Pliny the Elder died in the Mount Vesuvius eruption of A.D. 79. Is this his skull?
These bones were found in the early 1900s near Pompeii, but it wasn't until now that they were assessed with modern science.
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Minggu, 02 Februari 2020
Super Bowl 2020: All the space-themed commercials
This year's Super Bowl commercials promise to be out of this world.
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How Accurate Are Punxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day Forecasts?
As legend goes, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, you should expect six more weeks of winter; if he doesn't, plan for spring. Life's Little Mysteries investigates the accuracy of Phil's predictions.
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Punxsutawney Phil Says 'Early Spring.' Here's What Actual Weather Forecasters Say.
The acclaimed and furry weather prognosticator failed to see his shadow. Is spring really around the corner?
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Sabtu, 01 Februari 2020
Can wearing a face mask protect you from the new coronavirus?
Only an N95 respirator mask can help.
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