Planet Earth

Lake Superior rocks reveal build up to giant collision that formed supercontinent Rodinia

By Aaron Sidder, Eos.org published

Using paleomagnetic samples collected along the shores of Lake Superior, a new study illuminates the movement of a billion-year-old paleocontinent as it crept south toward a tectonic collision.

Geology

Rocket-like jellyfish, regal Komodo dragon and harrowing whale rescue — see the stunning Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 finalists

By Perri Thaler published

Finalists in the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 competition capture beautiful images of animals and people oceans.

Rivers & Oceans
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Space

Where can you see the Sept. 7 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse?

By Brandon Specktor published

The second and final 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse of 2025 is coming on the night of Sept. 7-8. Here's where the celestial spectacle will be visible — and how to watch it if you're not in the path.

The Moon
The full moon rises over a tractor

When is the next full moon?

By Jamie Carter last updated

When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2025, including the full 'Corn Moon' lunar eclipse on Sept. 7.

The Moon
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archaeology

Pazuzu figurine: An ancient statue of the Mesopotamian 'demon' god who inspired 'The Exorcist'

By Kristina Killgrove published

Statues of the Mesopotamian demon Pazuzu are often found at archaeological sites, and his cultural relevance is seen in recent comparisons to creepy-looking Labubu dolls.

Archaeology

Which Roman emperor ruled the longest?

By Owen Jarus published

The question of which Roman emperor ruled the longest is tricky to answer.

Romans
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World of science

Health

Two women are resting between exercises while sitting on a park bench outside and looking at their fitness trackers

Best fitness trackers for beginners 2025 — From Apple Watch to Garmin Forerunner 165

By Lloyd Coombes published

Buying guides These are the best beginner-friendly fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Apple Watch and Garmin Forerunner 165 to Amazfit Active

Buying guides

Hiker picks up venomous snake, dies after bite triggers rare allergic reaction, authorities say

By Patrick Pester published

Authorities say a man died after being bitten by a venomous snake in Tennessee. The snake is believed to be a timber rattlesnake, which can have extremely potent venom, but the man likely died due to a rare allergic reaction.

Health
Main image is of bacon cooking in a frying pan. Embedded in the top right is a photograph of a pork tapeworm scolex under a microscope.

A man's preference for 'soft' bacon may have given him brain worms

By Nicoletta Lanese published

A man in the U.S. reported worsening migraine symptoms. It turned out that a pork tapeworm had invaded his brain.

Health
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Animals

What's the difference between a llama and an alpaca?

By Charles Q. Choi published

Llamas are closely related to alpacas, so how can you tell these South American camelids apart?

Land Mammals
An illustration of a Janjucetus dullardi calf with its mother in shallow waters off Australia 26 million years ago.

Ancient predatory whale with big eyes and razor-sharp teeth was 'deceptively cute'

By Patrick Pester published

Researchers have unveiled the fossils of a juvenile ancient whale that hunted off ancient Australia with large forward-facing eyes and razor-sharp teeth.

Whales

115 million-year-old dinosaur tracks unearthed in Texas after devastating floods

By Pandora Dewan published

While clearing debris from the devastating floods in Texas in July, volunteers uncovered 15 large dinosaur footprints thought to belong to a formidable prehistoric predator.

Dinosaurs
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Human Behavior

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Live Science crossword puzzle #7: NASA mission that redirected an asteroid — 8 across

By Harry Baker last updated

Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

Arts & Entertainment

People who see society as cutthroat value antagonistic leaders, study finds

By Perri Thaler published

Research suggests that whether people view the world as competitive or cooperative impacts how they perceive antagonistic leaders.

Human Behavior
Girl doing math homework.

The 'gender gap' in math is not innate — something about school drives it

By Victoria Atkinson published

A new study of schoolchildren in France suggests that boys are not innately better at math. Some aspect of schooling appears to drive the "gender gap."

Human Behavior
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Physics & Mathematics

Meet the 'neglectons': Previously overlooked particles that could revolutionize quantum computing

By Larissa G. Capella published

When mathematicians revived ignored mathematical structures, they found that overlooked particles, called "neglectons," could complete the quantum computing puzzle.

Physics & Mathematics
Trieste Lightning

Lightning on Earth is sparked by a powerful chain reaction from outer space, simulations show

By Ben Turner published

A new model may have finally solved where storm clouds get their missing energy.

Physics & Mathematics

'Paraparticles' would be a third kingdom of quantum particle

By Shalma Wegsman published

A new proposal makes the case that paraparticles — a new category of quantum particle — could be created in exotic materials.

Quantum Physics
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Chemistry

Scientists transform 'forever chemicals' in water into fluoride with new process

By Ben Turner published

Exposure to a sunlight-activated catalyst broke down 99% of a forever chemical, leaving behind recyclable fluoride.

Chemistry

Scientists have finally made an elusive meteorite diamond, predicted to be 50% harder than Earth diamonds

By Victoria Atkinson published

Meteorite diamonds, which could be 58% harder than ordinary diamonds, have finally been made in the lab.

Chemistry

Scientists synthesized elusive 'super alcohol' — a 'seed of life molecule' that marks a step toward finding alien life

By Perri Thaler published

Scientists have synthesized methanetetrol, an elusive alcohol that could be the foundation of alien life.

Chemistry
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Technology

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5 common mistakes beginner wildlife photographers make — and how to avoid them

By Kimberley Lane published

Spot these early errors to improve your wildlife photography fast — no new gear required.

Technology
Conceptual image of lines representing data network speed communication technology. Internet high speed. Vector illustration.

Japanese power breakthrough could be 'step toward a fully wireless society'

By Alan Bradley published

Japanese researchers employed machine learning to develop a wireless power transfer system that remains stable under any load.

Technology
AI Robot Team Assistant Service and Chatbot agent or Robotic Automation, conceptual illustration. Robot head shape in background amongst others head shapes behind.

OpenAI's ChatGPT agent can control your PC to do tasks on your behalf — but how does it work and what's the point?

By Alan Bradley published

With new tools and greater autonomy, OpenAI's flagship AI chatbot is more capable, and potentially more dangerous, than ever.

Artificial Intelligence
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