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

Alan Bradley published 20 August 25

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

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

Nicoletta Lanese published 20 August 25

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

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When is the next full moon?

Jamie Carter last updated 19 August 25

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.

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FDA issues warning over possible radioactive shrimp

Nicoletta Lanese published 19 August 25

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.

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Keratin extracted from sheep's wool repairs teeth in breakthrough

Skyler Ware published 19 August 25

Keratin extracted from sheep wool has been found to help protect human teeth. It could be coming to your dentist’s office soon.

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New brain implant can decode a person's 'inner monologue'

Skyler Ware published 19 August 25

A new brain-computer interface can decode a person's inner speech, which could help people with paralysis communicate.

A photo of the X37-B space plane on a tarmac at night — Secretive X37-B space plane to test quantum navigation system — scientists hope it will one day replace GPS The experimental sensor could be groundbreaking.

a photograph of the Milky Way over a lake at night — A rare 'black moon' rises this weekend: What is it, and what can you see? 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.

An astronaut photo of a giant caldera in Japan. A central cluster of volcanoes is surrounded by a ring of urban and agricultural land and a larger ring of ridges — Supervolcanic 'hell' caldera in Japan is home to 17 different volcanoes A 2012 astronaut photo shows the striking beauty of Japan's Aso Caldera, a "supervolcanic" structure home to more than a dozen volcanoes and "hellish" hot springs. It was formed by several major eruptions spanning more than 200,000 years.

Earth from space

Reconstruction of a Neanderthal man — Gene that differs between humans and Neanderthals could shed light on the species' disappearance, mouse study suggests 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.

A GIF of lightning flashes around the eye of Hurricane Erin, taken from the GOES-19 satellite. — Watch Hurricane Erin reach Category 5 strength in a blaze of lightning NOAA's GOES-19 satellite captured images of Hurricane Erin as it developed in the Atlantic and then rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm.

A satellite image of Hurricane Erin from the GOES-19 on Saturday (Aug. 16). — Hurricane Erin could unleash 100-foot waves across the East Coast this week, forecasters warn Forecasters expect Hurricane Erin, one of the fastest rapidly intensifying storms in history, to bring flooding and dangerous currents as the Category 4 hurricane travels to the U.S. East Coast this week.

an illustration of braided streams with the silhouettes of a human face and human ancestors — A braided stream, not a family tree: How new evidence upends our understanding of how humans evolved Evidence is mounting that the evolution of our species is more convoluted than we imagined — more like a braided stream than a branching tree.

Planet Earth

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

By Perri Thaler published 19 August 25

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

Rivers & Oceans

Tiny devices propelled by sunlight could explore a mysterious region of Earth's atmosphere

By Tereza Pultarova Partner Content Created With Space. published 19 August 25

"Being able to send something out there would enable us to take a lot more precise data than we currently can."

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Diagnostic dilemma: A man's preference for 'soft' bacon may have given him brain worms
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FDA issues warning over possible radioactive shrimp
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Keratin extracted from sheep's wool repairs teeth in breakthrough
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New brain implant can decode a person's 'inner monologue'
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Rocket-like jellyfish, regal Komodo dragon and harrowing whale rescue — see the stunning Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 finalists

Space

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Oops! Earendel, most distant star ever discovered, may not actually be a star, James Webb Telescope reveals

By Shreejaya Karantha published 17 August 25

Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to investigate whether the most distant star identified in the universe is, in fact, a star cluster.

Photograph taken of the night sky showing the Milky Way and zodiacal light crisscross above the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile.

Giant 'X' appears over Chile as 2 celestial beams of light cross: Space photo of the week

By Jamie Carter published 17 August 25

The bright band of the Milky Way and the faint glow of "zodiacal light" meet above the mountains of Chile's Atacama Desert in this stunning night sky photo.

archaeology

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

By Kristina Killgrove published 18 August 25

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.

Which Roman emperor ruled the longest?

By Owen Jarus published 17 August 25

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

World of science

Health

FDA panel has cast doubt on whether antidepressants are safe in pregnancy. Here's what the science actually says.

By Nicole Amoyal Pensak, Andrew Novick published 17 August 25

Decades of research show that SSRIs can be safely used during pregnancy. Meanwhile, untreated depression during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes like preterm birth and preeclampsia.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth

Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia

By Anand Kumar, Jalees Rehman published 17 August 25

A prominent Nature study and related research raise the possibility that vaccines may have a broader role in experimental therapeutics outside the realm of infectious diseases.

Alzheimers & Dementia

Back view of bald young woman touching head with no hair in studio. Alopecia and cancer survivor concept.

Why do some people grow 'chemo curls' after cancer treatment?

By Victoria Atkinson published 17 August 25

After chemotherapy, some people get "chemo curls" and other changes to their hair texture and appearance. But why?

Animals

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

By Charles Q. Choi published 18 August 25

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

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 14 August 25

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

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

By Pandora Dewan published 14 August 25

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.

Human Behavior

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

By Harry Baker last updated 18 August 25

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 31 July 25

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

Girl doing math homework.

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

By Victoria Atkinson published 17 July 25

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."

Physics & Mathematics

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

By Larissa G. Capella published 16 August 25

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 31 July 25

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 13 July 25

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

Quantum Physics

Chemistry

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

By Ben Turner published 16 August 25

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

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

By Victoria Atkinson published 16 August 25

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

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

By Perri Thaler published 7 August 25

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

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 18 August 25

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

Artificial Intelligence

The Unitree H1 humanoid robot crossing the finish line of the 400m at the first World Humanoid Robot Games in China.

Robots awkwardly race, fight and flop around in China's first World Humanoid Robot Games

By Patrick Pester published 15 August 25

The first World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in China, with robots competing against each other in track and field, soccer, kickboxing and other events.

Cadrim Star Projector

Best budget star projectors under $40 — Affordable gadgets for kids and adults, tried and tested

By Anna Gora published 15 August 25

Buying guides These are the best budget star projectors you can buy in every category, from Astronaut Starry Sky and Cadrim to Dinosaur Egg Galaxy.

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