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Solar tornado rages on the sun as a giant plasma plume erupts
By Patrick Pester published
There's a giant solar tornado raging on the sun's surface, and a researcher captured it — plus a massive plasma eruption — in one spectacular image.

6,300 years ago, dozens of people were murdered in grisly victory celebrations in France
By Owen Jarus published
More than 6,000 years ago, invaders were captured in northeastern France before being tortured and mutilated.

'Why would you even want to go?': Readers react to the hypothetical 400-year voyage to Alpha Centauri
By Elise Poore published
Would you leave Earth behind to travel to our nearest star system? Live Science readers reveal their thoughts about life among the stars.

Does cannabis raise the risk of cancer?
By Anirban Mukhopadhyay published
Scientists are piecing together how cannabis smoke may disarm the body's immune arsenal while activating cancer-linked pathways. But the potential links aren't yet completely understood.

Uranus has a new, hidden moon, James Webb Space Telescope reveals
By Ben Turner published
Uranus' 29th moon was hidden inside the planet's dark inner rings, new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal.

Mystery quake that rocked Northern California in 1954 came from 'eerily quiet' Cascadia Subduction Zone
By Stephanie Pappas published
Scientists link a magnitude 6.5 earthquake that shook Humboldt Bay, California, 71 years ago to the "locked" Cascadia Subduction Zone.

Scientists think they detected the first known triple black hole system in the universe — and then watched it die
By Harry Baker published
Chinese astronomers have spotted a hidden supermassive black hole in the background of a peculiar gravitational wave event from a black hole merger, hinting that all three singularities were locked in a never-before-seen triple system.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FDA issues warning over possible radioactive shrimp
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The FDA is warning consumers not to eat certain frozen shrimp products sold at Walmart after other products from the same company tested positive for a radioactive substance.

Keratin extracted from sheep's wool repairs teeth in breakthrough
By Skyler Ware published
Keratin extracted from sheep wool has been found to help protect human teeth. It could be coming to your dentist’s office soon.

New brain implant can decode a person's 'inner monologue'
By Skyler Ware published
A new brain-computer interface can decode a person's inner speech, which could help people with paralysis communicate.

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.

Secretive X37-B space plane to test quantum navigation system — scientists hope it will one day replace GPS
By Samuel Lellouch published
The experimental sensor could be groundbreaking.

A rare 'black moon' rises this weekend: What is it, and what can you see?
By Jamie Carter published
Saturday's new moon is a seasonal "black moon" — a rare phenomenon that occurs once every 33 months. Here's what that means and why it's a great night for stargazing.

Gene that differs between humans and Neanderthals could shed light on the species' disappearance, mouse study suggests
By Charles Q. Choi published
A gene called ASDL, which helps synthesize DNA, differs between modern humans and our extinct human relatives. The findings could shed light on why Neanderthals vanished.
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