Terrifying sea monster 'hafgufa' described in medieval Norse manuscripts is actually a whale

Scientists in Australia think that a sea monster in 13th-century Norse manuscripts was actually an accurate description of a whale using trap feeding.

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'Building blocks of life' recovered from asteroid Ryugu are older than the solar system itself

The first analyses of samples brought back from the asteroid Ryugu show that this space rock contains some of the molecules needed for life.

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Ancient Roman 'spike defenses' made famous by Julius Caesar found in Germany

Archaeologists have found ancient Roman "barbed wire," famously used and written about by Julius Caesar, for the first time near a German silver mine.

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New Moai statue that 'deified ancestors' found on Easter Island

A newly discovered Moai statue on Easter Island has been found buried in a dried up lake bed.

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Save $400 on the MacBook Pro M1 at Best Buy - ideal for coding

Ideal for coding and student life in general, the MacBook Pro M1 is down to $400 - the cheapest it's been since Black Friday.

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What are 'minibrains'? Everything to know about brain organoids

Brain organoids, or minibrains, contain human tissues and have potential uses in basic research, drug development and computer science.

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NASA warns of 3 skyscraper-sized asteroids headed toward Earth this week. Thankfully, they'll all miss.

A trio of enormous asteroids, including two 'potentially hazardous' ones, will cross Earth's orbit around the sun this week, according to NASA. Here's what that means.

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Human brain looks years 'older' after just one night without sleep, small study shows

A study suggests that just one night of sleep deprivation may be linked to structural changes in the brain, similar to those seen in aging.

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Painful 'cross-shaped incision' in medieval woman's skull didn't kill her, but second surgery did

The skull of a medieval Lombard woman found in central Italy shows signs of having undergone two trepanations — surgeries to make holes in the head. But why she underwent the painful procedures is unknown.

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Coros Pace 2 review

The Coros Pace 2 is a great entry level fitness tracker for runners.

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Can stress turn hair gray?

Science suggests the answer is "yes".

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Puzzle of the sun's mysterious 'heartbeat' signals finally solved

After studying an unusual solar eruption from 2017, researchers think they've pinpointed the likely origin of mysterious heartbeat-like signals emitted by the sun during solar flares.

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Why are kids such fast learners?

Most young children can easily pick up languages and learn immense amounts of knowledge in their early years. How do they pull this off?

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'Microdiamonds' discovered at French winery point to ancient meteor crater below the vines

A vineyard sits within an old impact crater in southern France, new research reveals.

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Who invented the telephone?

Did Alexander Graham Bell really invent the telephone, or did he steal someone else's thunder?

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Fitbit Inspire 3 vs Inspire 2: What’s new?

Is Fitbit’s next-generation fitness tracker really that much better? Here’s everything you need to know about the Fitbit Inspire 3 vs Inspire 2.

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'Brain-eating' amoeba case in Florida potentially tied to unfiltered water in sinus rinse

A person in Charlotte County, Florida caught a rare "brain-eating" infection.

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Wormholes might bend light like black holes do — and that could be the key to finding them

If wormholes exist, they might magnify distant objects according to Einstein's theory of relativity — and that makes it possible for us to find them, new research suggests.

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Could dogs survive without humans?

If humans suddenly disappeared and our pets had to fend for themselves, could dogs survive in a world without people?

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Rare black hole 1 billion times the mass of the sun could upend our understanding of galaxy formation

The discovery of a hidden primordial black hole, which formed just 750 million years after the Big Bang, suggests that it may be the 'tip of the iceberg' of the cosmic monsters hiding in the early universe.

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Haunting 'mermaid' mummy discovered in Japan is even weirder than scientists expected

A new analysis of a mummified "mermaid" found in a Japanese temple has revealed exactly what it is made from, and it's not what scientists thought.

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450-mile-wide solid metal ball forms Earth's innermost core, earthquake waves reveal

Scientists calculated the diameter of Earth's innermost core using earthquake waves that bounced through the planet 'like ping-pong balls.'

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4,500-year-old Sumerian temple dedicated to mighty thunder god discovered in Iraq

Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a 4,500-year-old Sumerian temple at the heart of the ancient city of Girsu, in southeastern Iraq.

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Does the moon affect menstrual cycles?

Studies suggest synchronizations in the lunar and menstrual cycles are down to random chance.

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Fitbit Inspire 3 review

Slender and lightweight, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is a simple, paired back fitness tracker. But comparable brands offer the same for less.

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Medieval synagogue that predates the Inquisition found hidden under Spanish nightclub

A highly significant find, this 14th-century synagogue is a rare example of Jewish religious life in medieval Spain.

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20,000-foot-tall mountain on the moon named in honor of trailblazing computer scientist Melba Roy Mouton

Mons Mouton, a mountain near the moon's south pole, has been officially named after Melba Roy Mouton, a pioneering NASA computer programmer and mathematician in the 1960s and '70s.

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In rare case, mother delivers two sets of identical twins, back to back

A mother in Alabama gave birth to rare "MoMo" twins after a previous twin pregnancy.

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Dark energy could lead to a second (and third, and fourth) Big Bang, new research suggests

Scientists have proposed a way that the universe could stop expanding, ending in a 'Big Crunch' that resets space and time as we know it.

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'Muscle memories' get 'zipped and unzipped' in the brain, like computer files

A new study revealed what happens in the brain when people plan and execute learned movement patterns.

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Lego Icons Bird of Paradise review

The biggest and most expensive set from the Lego Botanicals Collection, the Lego Icons Bird of Paradise isn’t necessarily the best.

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In a 1st, scientists grow stem cells that could show how bats harbor lethal viruses without dying

Scientists grew stem cells from bats that may help explain why they can carry deadly viruses without being harmed by them.

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3,400 years ago, 'brain surgery' left man with square hole in his skull, ancient bones suggest

A hole in a Late Bronze Age human skull found in northern Israel may be early evidence of trepanation; but other experts argue that the hole could have been made for ritual purposes after the man's death.

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Giant ancient fish that likely preyed on humans' ancestors unearthed in South Africa

Researchers in South Africa have unearthed 360 million-year-old fossils belonging to a newly described voracious fish species that preyed on our ancestors.

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2,400-year-old flush toilet unearthed in China could be one of the world's oldest

The toilet was found in the Shaanxi province's Yueyang City Ruins and was likely used by high-ranking officials during the early years of China's first unified empire.

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Powerful X-class flare spat out a rare 'solar tsunami,' and you can hear it smashing into Earth

The sun recently spat out an X-class solar flare, one of the most powerful it can emit, which triggered a rare shockwave across the sun's surface and caused radio blackouts on Earth.

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GPS-tagged possums and raccoons could be sacrificed to capture Florida's invasive pythons

Researchers accidentally discovered that GPS-tagged mammals can help locate Florida's invasive Burmese pythons, which are destroying local ecosystems.

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Can stress cause hair loss?

Chronic stress may lead to hair loss, research suggests. But it is often reversible.

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Save over 50% on this student-friendly Epson printer

Best Buy has this Epson all-in-one printer for just $80 – ideal for your student setup.

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'Potentially hazardous' asteroid that recently zipped past Earth is an elongated weirdo with an odd rotation

An asteroid that flew precariously close to Earth in early February has an extremely unusual shape and rotation for an object of its kind, new NASA research has shown.

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3rd-century-B.C. woman was buried facedown with a nail hole in her skull. Here's why.

A new study investigating the unusual facedown burial of a woman from ancient Sardinia has revealed signs that she may have died from a fall during an epileptic seizure.

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Lego Technic All-Terrain Vehicle review

Despite it's clever mechanisms, the Lego Technic All-Terrain Vehicle is just okay.

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Brain training probably won't reduce Alzheimer's risk — here's why

Science suggests "challenging the brain" won't prevent Alzheimer's disease.

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Naked mole-rats 'never stop having babies.' Now we know why

Most female mammals have a finite number of egg cells and become less fertile with age, but naked mole-rats seem to be eternally fertile. Now, researchers think they've cracked how these weird mammals do it.

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Do dogs love us?

In case those licks and wagging tail weren't convincing enough, scientists prove what we already know. Our dogs love us. They really, really love us.

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Telomeres: What are they, and how do they impact aging?

Telomeres are sections of DNA that are found at the ends of chromosomes and seem to play a role in aging.

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Don't miss this huge President's Day saving on the Garmin Fenix 6X — now 47% off

Amazon has knocked $352.89 off the Garmin Fenix 6X Sapphire. Snap up this deal while it lasts.

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Earfun Air S review

Combining high quality sound, functionality and a comfortable fit, the Earfun Air S are one of the best budget earbuds we’ve tested.

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Can you 'catch' stress from other people?

Stress can be contagious, according to research. But there may be ways to prevent it.

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Save more than $800 on this HP laptop with all-day battery life

This portable laptop is ideal for students, with a huge battery and plenty of ports, and it's now a massive 40% off.

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Can you see Earth spin?

You can't watch Earth spin in real time because it rotates so slowly, but there are ways to see the effects of the planet's rotation.

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Smooth wooden phallus found at a Roman fort was likely a sex toy

An ancient Roman wooden phallus found buried in a ditch was likely used for sexual purposes and is now on display at a museum in England.

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Do mice really like cheese?

Do mice like eating cheese, or is it a myth?

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What causes dimples?

About 20 percent of people have dimples. But what causes them?

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How did humans first reach the Americas?

During the last ice age, which route was taken by the first humans to reach the Americas, and did they travel by foot, boat or both?

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Cosmic 'tadpole' points to ultra-rare black hole hiding near the Milky Way's center

Scientists detected a cloud of gas sculpted into a wonky tadpole shape near the Milky Way's center, possibly pointing to a rare intermediate-mass black hole.

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Archaeologists find unexploded artillery shell under Gettysburg battlefield

Archaeological work ahead of a rehabilitation project at a Gettysburg battlefield revealed an unexploded artillery shell from the Civil War.

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Otherworldly 'Lord of the Rings' frog discovered in the mountains of Ecuador

A previously unknown frog species was discovered in Ecuador and named after fantasy author J. R. R. Tolkien.

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Book of Revelation's vision of the apocalypse inspired by pagan curses, researcher claims

The cryptic Book of Revelation in the Christian Bible deliberately uses the language and verbal elements seen in Roman curse tablets, probably in an effort to reinforce its message, one researcher says.

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Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia: What to know about the disorder

After being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022, Bruce Willis has now been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.

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1st UK child to receive gene therapy for fatal genetic disorder is now 'happy and healthy'

A baby with a rare inherited disorder became the first child in the U.K. to receive a new gene therapy for the condition.

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Plants 'slept' with curled leaves 250 million years ago, ancient insect bites reveal

Leaves from the Permian period curled up at night, fossils of symmetrical insect bites show.

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Monster black holes could be the source of dark energy driving the accelerating expansion of the universe, study suggests

The expansion of black holes alongside the cosmos could be explained if the cosmic monsters contained dark energy in their cores, the driving force behind the universe's growth.

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NASA rover snaps photos of ancient 'waves' carved into Mars mountainside

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has photographed clear signs of ripples locked into a Martian rock, a sign of an ancient lake on the Red Planet's surface.

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Lenovo Slim 7i Pro X review: great performance, so-so battery life

A superb compact notebook, the Lenovo Slim 7i Pro X pairs powerful internals with a consistently slick design.

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10 unusual phobias that actually exist

These unusual phobias may sound bizarre, but they are real conditions that bring great distress to those who live with them.

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'Potentially hazardous' asteroid twice the size of the World Trade Center will shoot past Earth tonight

Asteroid (199145) 2005 YY128 will pass by Earth at a distance of 2.5 million miles on Feb. 15, but will pose no threat to our planet.

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Da Vinci understood key aspect of gravity centuries before Einstein, lost sketches reveal

Sketches found inside Leonardo da Vinci's sketchbooks, show that he had already grasped the essence of Einstein’s 1907 ‘Equivalence Principle’ centuries before the physicist.

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World's deadliest mushroom conquered California with a clone army, study reveals

The death cap mushroom accounts for more than 90% of worldwide mushroom-related deaths. Its ubiquitous spread could be down to a weird genetic cloning trick.

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Doomsday Glacier is melting slower than previously thought — but it's still in big trouble

Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, known as the Doomsday Glacier for the role its melt could play in global sea level rise, is melting more slowly than previously estimated, new research finds. But the glacier is still in trouble.

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Deadly case of 'penile gangrene' linked to improperly applied catheter

A man developed a rare and fatal case of gangrene of the penis.

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Even brief exposure to diesel fumes alters activity in key brain network, study finds

An experimental study suggests that diesel fumes might disrupt the brain's typical pattern of activity.

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Wild queen bees attempt to invade commercial hives, but get slaughtered by rival workers

Wild queen bumblebees get killed by worker bees inside commercial hives after they are lured in by vibrant colors and the promise of usurping the resident queen.

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Why are we seeing so many UFOs over America all of a sudden?

The U.S. military shot down three unidentified objects in a single weekend. Why are America's skies so filled with UFOs all of a sudden?

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In 'extremely rare' attack, polar bear killed mother and child in Alaska. Now we know why.

A woman and her 1-year-old son were recently mauled to death by a polar bear in an ultra-rare attack in Alaska. A new report sheds some light on why the tragic event.

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900% increase in babies born with syphilis in Mississippi may be part of nationwide trend

Mississippi has seen more and more babies born with syphilis in recent years.

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Medieval religious hermit buried in 'extremely unusual' position had syphilis

The unusual skeleton of a holy woman buried in a crouched position in medieval times has been identified.

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Giraffe sex is even weirder than we thought, and it involves pee

Giraffes don't go into heat, don't have a breeding season and don't make mating calls. So how do giraffes know when it's the right time for love?

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What causes mood swings?

What makes people experience dramatic shifts in their moods?

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Some narcissists chase status, others are driven by a need to be admired, study finds

Narcissistic individuals tend to brag about their exploits, but it's not because their self-esteem is inflated, new research suggests.

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3 years on, here's what we know about living with long COVID

Researchers are beginning to understand some of the potential causes of long COVID and are investigating treatments for the complex condition.

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Do birds pee?

Birds do produce urine, but it doesn't come out the same way it does in humans. How birds pee may be an evolutionary adaptation that benefits flight.

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Is love at first sight real?

Experts suggest the phenomenon is just an illusion.

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What energy source sparked the evolution of life?

Leading theories suggest that the first energy used by life was either from the sun or from geothermal heat and chemistry at the bottom of the ocean.

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US shoots down UFO over Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the U.S. shot down an unidentified flying object over the Yukon, Canada at his request.

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What stops nuclear weapons from accidentally detonating?

There are a few strategies for keeping nuclear weapons from accidentally detonating, including where and how the nuclear components are stored.

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Enormous 'polar vortex' on the sun is unprecedented, scientists say

A long, looping filament of plasma snapped over the sun's north pole, creating a 'polar vortex' that scientists can't explain.

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Apple's cheapest iPad is even cheaper - grab a student tablet for under $250

Grab the iPad (9th Gen) and get access to all the amazing student apps on the App Store for under $250.

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In rare attack, great white shark decapitates diver in Mexico. But why?

A great white shark recently decapitated a Mexican fisher as he was diving for shellfish. But what was the reason for the unusually gruesome attack?

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Earth's mantle has a gooey layer we never knew about

While the mantle is mostly solid, a layer about 93 miles (150 kilometers) down is melty, new research finds.

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More than a third of US wildlife at risk of extinction, 'grim' new report shows

A report from the conservation group NatureServe warns that 40% of animals and 34% of plants in the U.S. are "at risk" of extinction.

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Fitbit Sense 2 review

The Fitbit Sense 2 is a fun-to-use exercise and health tracking watch, but it lacks the technical abilities of premium smartwatches.

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Scientists reveal 'invisible' galaxy from the early universe, using space-time trick predicted by Einstein

Using the ALMA telescope in Chile and Einstein's theory of relativity, scientists observed a young galaxy in the early universe that is invisible in nearly every wavelength.

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Weird green bruise on woman's hand turns out to be rare tumor

A persistent bruise on a woman's hand was actually a tumor.

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You have one last chance to view the green comet this week, thanks to a close flyby with Mars

The green comet C/2022 E3, last seen 50,000 years ago, will zoom past Mars this week. This could be humanity’s last chance to see the comet up close.

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Bering Land Bridge was only passable during 2 brief windows, study finds

The first people to enter the Americas may have taken the coastal route along the Bering Strait Land Bridge during these two periods.

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Carol Bike 2.0 review: The exercise bike that claims to be backed by science

The Carol Bike 2.0 claims to be the shortest, most effective way to exercise. Live Science put it to the test.

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Why was the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria so deadly?

The Feb. 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria was so deadly because the region sits on a boundary between multiple tectonic plates, while soil and building conditions make strong earthquakes more likely to cause damage.

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Physicists want to use gravitational waves to 'see' the beginning of time

Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of space. Waves that originated in the early universe could carry important information about the phenomena that occurred there.

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Largest penguin ever discovered weighed a whopping 340 pounds, fossils reveal

Researchers in New Zealand have unearthed fossils from two previously unknown ancient penguin species. One of the new species is the largest penguin ever discovered.

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Orca males are burnouts who let their moms do all the hunting, surprising study finds

Mama orcas are forgoing having more young and instead dote on their existing sons.

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Fear of reanimated corpses may explain mysterious burials at 1,600-year-old cemetery

A cemetery in central Italy has the remains of children whose bodies were pinned down with rocks, likely to prevent "revenants" rising from the dead.

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How does alcohol affect sleep?

A nightcap can often make people feel tired, but how does alcohol affect sleep?

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NASA scientists 'weigh' a white dwarf for the first time using a space-time trick predicted by Einstein

NASA astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to measure the mass of a white dwarf, an important step for understanding how stars die.

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Bright green laser lines shoot across night sky in Hawaii. What caused them?

A series of laser flashes recently lit up the night sky above Mauna Kea in Hawaii. Experts say the lasers were emitted by a NASA spacecraft.

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Pfizer is using AI to help revolutionize the development of life-saving medications

Artificial intelligence is significantly evolving the development of medications and treatments. Pfizer has been a leader in this charge for 10 plus years.

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MSI Prestige 14 Evo review: power & portability at a great price

A slim, light, and capable student all-rounder with an all-day battery and surprisingly low prices.

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MSI Prestige 15 laptop review: an affordable workhorse

The MSI Prestige 15 is affordable, lightweight, and long-lasting, but you should only buy the Core i7 versions if you want to get work done with this notebook.

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What is burnout?

Burnout is an “occupational phenomenon” that can occur when a person experiences long-term stress at work.

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Fatal 'brain-eating' amoeba successfully treated with repurposed UTI drug

Doctors successfully treated a patient's rare brain infection with a drug typically used for UTIs.

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7.5-foot-long sword from 4th-century Japan may have 'protected' deceased from evil spirits

Archaeologists have unearthed an oversized ceremonial iron sword and a bronze mirror shaped like a shield from a 1,600-year-old burial mound in Nara, Japan.

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Statue of slain Roman emperor dressed as Hercules found near sewer in Rome

Archaeologists in Rome have discovered a statue of an ancient Roman emperor who is dressed to look like Hercules.

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What is sleep hypnosis and does it really work?

Sleep hypnosis could be a potential therapy for sleep disorders, but more research is needed.

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17th-century Frenchwoman's 'innovative' gold dental work was likely torturous to her teeth

The teeth of an aristocratic French woman who lived at the turn of the 17th century were held in place with fine gold wires, a new study has found.

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Which came first: the chicken or the egg?

Most biologists will answer confidently when asked 'which came first, the chicken or the egg?" but the answer may depend on what type of egg you're talking about.

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What did the ancient Egyptian pyramids look like when they were built?

The ancient Egyptian pyramids have stood for thousands of years and are among the world's most enduring monuments. But what did the pyramids look like when they were first built?

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'1-in-10-billion' star system is doomed to explode in a fiery kilonova

Scientists have discovered an extremely rare star system that is doomed to explode in a 'kilonova' caused by the merger of two neutron stars.

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Do bees have knees?

Bees do have a femur and a tibia, but do they have a kneecap like ours?

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The moon has a hidden tide that pulls on Earth's magnetosphere, new study reveals

Researchers have detected fluctuations in Earth's magnetosphere created by the same tidal forces that the moon exerts on the oceans.

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Eye drops recalled after CDC links them to vision loss, 1 death

An eye drop product linked to a cluster of serious bacterial infections has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer.

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What is cadence in running and why is it important?

From step rates to stride lengths, here’s everything you need to know about cadence in running.

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Scientists created a weird new type of ice that is almost exactly as dense as water

Researchers have created a never-before-seen form of ice with a disorganized structure and a density almost exactly that of liquid water.

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Battle site of 'Great Revolt' recorded on Rosetta Stone unearthed in Egypt

A battleground fought over by ancient Egyptians and the Ptolemaic Kingdom and mentioned on the Rosetta Stone has been discovered.

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Why does heartbreak hurt so much? Science has the answer

Research explains why the pain of heartbreak isn't just in the mind.

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The full 'Snow micromoon' rises Feb. 5. Here's how to see it.

The full moon will be quite distant from Earth on Feb. 5, making it a 'micromoon'.

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Massive, volcano-like eruption may explain dead star's mysterious slowdown

A volcano-like eruption on the surface of a dead neutron star could explain its sudden slowdown and the slew of fast radio bursts that followed

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How accurate are Punxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day forecasts?

The rodent has been predicting the start of spring since 1887. But how good is Phil at his prognostications?

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'Leonardo DiCaprio' snake with bright orange eyes discovered in Panama jungle

Five species of previously unknown snakes with stunning eyes were discovered in jungle trees, and one was named after Leonardo DiCaprio. But mining threatens them all.

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Does coffee really give you an 'energy boost'?

Coffee may make you less drowsy, but it doesn't really "energize" the body.

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Eye drop product may be tied to cluster of drug-resistant bacterial infections, CDC says

A specific brand of eye drops may potentially be linked to a cluster of serious bacterial infections in the U.S.

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Stockpile of 2,000-year-old gemstones found in Roman bathhouse drain

What caused a clog in this 2,000-year-old Roman bathhouse? A treasure trove of gemstones, that’s what.

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Radioactive capsule found in Western Australia after frantic search

The capsule contains enough radioactivity to send out 10 X-ray bursts every hour

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Elaborate underground embalming workshop discovered at Saqqara

A workshop discovered in Saqqara showcases the different ingredients ancient Egyptians used for embalming.

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