500 million-year-old, bug-like fossils have stunningly preserved nervous systems By Nicoletta Lanese published 26 January 22 The organisms may be related to modern arachnids, scientists say.
'Stealth' omicron is in the US. Here's what we know about it. By Nicoletta Lanese published 26 January 22 Early data hint that the mutant is slightly more transmissible.
Bizarre sea worm with regenerative butts named after Godzilla's monstrous nemesis By Harry Baker published 26 January 22 Researchers have discovered a new species of branched sea worm in Japan and named it after the villainous kaiju King Ghidorah.
Out-of-control SpaceX rocket will smash into the moon in weeks By Ben Turner published 26 January 22 The rocket stage has been tumbling through space for seven years.
'Burning' hydrogen plasma in the world's largest laser sets fusion records By Tom Metcalfe published 26 January 22 New details of the record-setting nuclear fusion experiment last year reveal the intricacy and precision needed to achieve it.
Astronomers detect powerful cosmic object unlike anything they've seen before By Brandon Specktor published 26 January 22 Researchers have detected a rare type of stellar object that blasts powerful radio waves toward Earth three times an hour. It may be a new class of dead star.
What's the difference between fruit and vegetables? By Ailsa Harvey, Live Science Staff published 26 January 22 Reference The difference between fruit and vegetables can vary across botanical and culinary fields
Massive 'pristine' reef of giant rose-shaped corals discovered lurking unusually deep off the coast of Tahiti By Harry Baker published 25 January 22 Divers with UNESCO have discovered and mapped out a massive and unusually pristine reef of rose-shaped corals in Tahiti.
Astronomers detect powerful cosmic object unlike anything they've seen before By Brandon Specktor published 26 January 22 Researchers have detected a rare type of stellar object that blasts powerful radio waves toward Earth three times an hour. It may be a new class of dead star.
Eta Carinae's epic supernova explosion comes to life in new visualization By Elizabeth Howell published 26 January 22 Data from three space telescopes help tell the story of Eta Carinae's explosion.
Last Roman gladiator arena ever built unearthed in Switzerland By Laura Geggel published 26 January 22 Archaeologists discovered a Roman-era amphitheater from late antiquity on the banks of the Rhine River in Switzerland.
30 mummies discovered inside an ancient fire-scorched sacrificial structure By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 25 January 22 Hidden within a fire-scorched structure near the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt, archaeologists discovered the entrance to a 2,000-year-old family tomb.
'Stealth' omicron is in the US. Here's what we know about it. By Nicoletta Lanese published 26 January 22 Early data hint that the mutant is slightly more transmissible.
Male fertility: 10 tips for men trying to conceive By Cari Nierenberg, Ailsa Harvey published 26 January 22 Reference There are several things a man can do to increase the chances that he will get a woman pregnant.
Crystal healing: Stone-cold facts about gemstone treatments By Elizabeth Palermo, Jonathan Gordon published 25 January 22 Reference Crystal healing is an alternative medicine technique that employs crystals and other stones as conduits for natural healing energy.
500 million-year-old, bug-like fossils have stunningly preserved nervous systems By Nicoletta Lanese published 26 January 22 The organisms may be related to modern arachnids, scientists say.
Bizarre sea worm with regenerative butts named after Godzilla's monstrous nemesis By Harry Baker published 26 January 22 Researchers have discovered a new species of branched sea worm in Japan and named it after the villainous kaiju King Ghidorah.
Massive 'pristine' reef of giant rose-shaped corals discovered lurking unusually deep off the coast of Tahiti By Harry Baker published 25 January 22 Divers with UNESCO have discovered and mapped out a massive and unusually pristine reef of rose-shaped corals in Tahiti.
What is a second cousin? By Ailsa Harvey, Live Science Staff published 21 January 22 Reference There's a simple way to figure out the relationships between relations, including your second cousins and first cousin once-removed.
Did The Rock buy Stan, the most expensive Tyrannosaurus rex on record? By Laura Geggel published 18 January 22 Rumors are swirling after a Tyrannosaurus rex skull was spotted in the home of The Rock in a recent interview. But is it real or a cast?
Why is the world map you know wrong? By Joe Phelan published 15 January 22 Here's why flat world maps always have distortions.
French culture: Customs & traditions By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Jonathan Gordon published 21 January 22 Reference Discover the world of French culture, the customs and traditions of France, as well as how it became a center of fashion, art and architecture.
Can humanity run out of ideas? By Paula Schaap published 4 January 22 Humans will likely never run out of regular, mundane ideas, but whether will will run out of big ideas is a more nuanced issue.
Why do we stick out our tongues when we're concentrating? By Donavyn Coffey published 27 December 21 Researchers have several ideas as to why people sometimes stick out their tongues when they're concentrating.
Why does electricity make a humming noise? By Ashley Hamer published 24 January 22 Here's why you sometimes hear a hum when you turn on an electric device or walk near a transformer.
Bluetooth: Who invented it and how does it work? By Mark Smith published 17 January 22 Reference Bluetooth was inspired by a Nordic king and harnesses the power of radio. How has this wireless connectivity reshaped our electronic ecosystems.
How do energy saving light bulbs work? By Mark Smith published 11 January 22 Reference Energy saving light bulbs: mechanics, efficiency and designs
