Why does meat have more protein than vegetables?
The biological needs of plants and animals affect their cells' protein content, but the story goes deeper than that.
By Brandon Specktor last updated
A powerful solar outburst hit Earth Thursday, triggering a "severe" geomagnetic storm. Auroras could be visible as far south as California and Alabama, NOAA predicts.
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The boot containing a sock bearing Irvine's name and the remains of a foot.
By Tom Metcalfe published
A homeowner doing a basement renovation project near Paris unexpectedly found a skeleton, which later led to the discovery of nearly 40 burials, some of them dating to Roman times.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Doctors describe "breakdance bulge," a unique head injury among dancers, in a new case report.
By Elise Poore published
Scientists extract DNA from hair embedded in the Tsavo lions' jaws that reveals the species of prey they ate while they were alive.
By Victoria Atkinson published
Some cats chatter, oftentimes when they see prey. But why?
By Harry Baker published
Researchers discovered that some comb jellies can fuse their bodies together when injured. The unique adaptation, which involves merging their nervous systems and stomachs, has never been seen in any other species.
By Shannon Sauer-Zavala published
Can people change their personality? Yes, by "making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior," research finds.
By Alexander McNamara published
Science news this week Sept. 28, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
By Jeanna Bryner last updated
Here's a look at when the time changes for daylight saving time 2024, and what is the purpose of daylight saving time in the first place.
By Live Science Staff last updated
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry includes famous winners such as Marie Curie and Otto Hahn.
By Victoria Atkinson published
David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper shared the Nobel prize in chemistry for work that revolutionized our understanding of protein structure.
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Discover a microscopic world with one of the best microscopes for students and young scientists, without emptying your wallet.
By Rory Bathgate published
Researchers will be able to analyze chemical compounds and atoms in greater detail than ever before using the brightest, clearest laser of its kind anywhere in the world