Huge Tonga underwater volcano eruption captured in stunning satellite video By Tariq Malik published 16 January 22 A powerful underwater volcano eruption in Tonga on Saturday (Jan. 15) was captured as it happened in stunning satellite images.
How to watch the 'Ice Moon' rise on Martin Luther King Jr. Day By Stephanie Pappas published 16 January 22 The first full moon of 2022 will rise at 6:48 p.m. EST on Monday (Jan. 17), which is also the day the U.S. observes the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Are daddy longlegs really the most venomous spiders in the world? By Ashley Hamer published 16 January 22 Is there any truth to the tale that daddy longlegs are the most venomous spiders?
Rare octopus video shows 'once-in-a-lifetime encounter' By Patrick Pester published 16 January 22 A mesmerizing new video of an elusive blanket octopus swimming above the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia shows a "once-in-a-lifetime encounter."
Infamous Mars meteorite contains organic molecules. But they aren't proof of life. By Charles Q. Choi published 16 January 22 Organic molecules in a Mars meteorite that crash-landed on Earth are not signs of life, but instead formed in chemical reactions between water and rock.
4-foot tsunami hits Tonga after explosive eruption of underwater volcano By Jeanna Bryner published 15 January 22 A tsunami triggered by the explosive eruption of the underwater Tonga volcano in the Pacific Ocean slammed the shoreline of the Pacific nation Saturday (Jan. 15).
Huge Tonga underwater volcano eruption captured in stunning satellite video By Tariq Malik published 16 January 22 A powerful underwater volcano eruption in Tonga on Saturday (Jan. 15) was captured as it happened in stunning satellite images.
Striking satellite photo captures Mount Vesuvius peering through a hole in the clouds By Harry Baker published 14 January 22 A satellite image captured by Landsat 8 shows Mount Vesuvius "peering" through an eerily circular hole in the clouds.
Infamous Mars meteorite contains organic molecules. But they aren't proof of life. By Charles Q. Choi published 16 January 22 Organic molecules in a Mars meteorite that crash-landed on Earth are not signs of life, but instead formed in chemical reactions between water and rock.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket spotted from space before and after epic 105-satellite launch (images) By Mike Wall published 15 January 22 SpaceX has some nice before-and-after photos to mark the 10th launch of one of its Falcon 9 rockets, thanks to a satisfied customer.
What is a law in science? By Alina Bradford, Ashley Hamer published 17 January 22 A scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it.
Keeping time: The origin of B.C. and A.D. By Robert Coolman, Owen Jarus published 14 January 22 The use of "anno domini" and "before Christ" to mark time began in the early days of Christianity, when clerics needed to know when Easter would fall.
Air quality By Live Science Staff published 15 January 22 Live Science delivers all the air quality news, explainers and product guides so you can breathe easy.
Oral hygiene By Live Science Staff published 15 January 22 Oral hygiene is important for your overall health, and you can find all the information here on Live Science to keep your gums and teeth healthy.
New study provides first evidence of non-random mutations in DNA By Harry Baker published 14 January 22 A new study into genetic mutations in thale cress has found that genetic mutations are not totally random.
1st bioengineered hybrid animals discovered — in ancient Mesopotamia By Tom Metcalfe published 14 January 22 Mesopotamians were using hybrids of domesticated donkeys and wild asses to pull their war wagons 4,500 years ago, scientists have found.
New study provides first evidence of non-random mutations in DNA By Harry Baker published 14 January 22 A new study into genetic mutations in thale cress has found that genetic mutations are not totally random.
These birds have been singing the same songs for literally a million years By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 14 January 22 A group of tiny, colorful birds has been singing the exact same tunes for more than 500,000 years — and maybe as long as 1 million years, according to a new study.
Why is the world map you know wrong? By Joe Phelan published 15 January 22 Here's why flat world maps always have distortions.
Bigfoot: Is the Sasquatch real? By Benjamin Radford, Patrick Pester published 14 January 22 Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is a large ape-like creature some people believe inhabits North America but there's no hard evidence it actually exists.
Why does cannabis smell skunky? By John Arnst published 8 January 22 Cannabis has long been called "skunky." Turns out, stinky sulfurous compounds are to blame.
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.
American Culture: Traditions and Customs of the United States By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Callum McKelvie published 21 December 21 Reference Nearly every region of the world has influenced the customs and traditions of the United States.
How do energy saving light bulbs work? By Mark Smith published 11 January 22 Reference Energy saving light bulbs: mechanics, efficiency and designs
10 of the weirdest experiments of 2021 By Ben Turner published 30 December 21 Every year, scientists undertake some truly baffling experiments, and 2021 was no exception.
Top 10 inventions that changed the world By Natalie Wolchover, Jessica Leggett published 22 December 21 From the wheel to the birth control pill, these 10 inventions had huge ramifications.
