NASA's Perseverance rover is clogged up with pebbles By Stephanie Pappas published 13 January 22 The Perseverance Mars rover is awaiting orders after its sampling apparatus became clogged by pebble-size debris.
The virus behind 'mono' might trigger multiple sclerosis in some By Nicoletta Lanese published 13 January 22 Other factors, including genetics, also influence one's chance of developing multiple sclerosis.
Earth inhales and exhales carbon in mesmerizing animation By Stephanie Pappas published 13 January 22 A new animation of Earth shows vegetation taking up and releasing carbon in sync with the seasons.
Huge nursery for icefish discovered beneath Weddell Sea in Antarctica By Cameron Duke published 13 January 22 Scientists onboard an icebreaker in Antarctica were blown away when they spied a trove of 60 million icefish nests dotting the floor of the Weddell Sea.
Largest dark energy map could reveal the fate of the universe By Tom Metcalfe published 13 January 22 A telescope in Arizona modified to measure the true distance of galaxies has produced the largest three-dimensional map of the universe ever.
2,000-year-old Celtic hoard of gold 'rainbow cups' discovered in Germany By Laura Geggel published 13 January 22 A volunteer archaeologist discovered a stash of 41 "rainbow cup" Celtic coins dating to 2,000 years ago in Germany.
How are stalactites and stalagmites formed? By Laura Mears published 14 January 22 Reference These ancient cave decorations take thousands of years to appear, building up drip by painstaking drip
The 'Gates of Hell' may finally be closed, Turkmenistan's president announces By Brandon Specktor published 11 January 22 Turkmenistan's president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov ordered experts to close the 'Gates of Hell' - crater of burning natural gas in the Karakum desert
NASA's Perseverance rover is clogged up with pebbles By Stephanie Pappas published 13 January 22 The Perseverance Mars rover is awaiting orders after its sampling apparatus became clogged by pebble-size debris.
Largest dark energy map could reveal the fate of the universe By Tom Metcalfe published 13 January 22 A telescope in Arizona modified to measure the true distance of galaxies has produced the largest three-dimensional map of the universe ever.
The Renaissance: The 'Rebirth' of science & culture By Owen Jarus, Jessie Szalay published 11 January 22 The Renaissance was a period of "rebirth" in arts, science and European society. It was a time of transition from the ancient world to the modern.
Hungry badger accidentally unearths hundreds of ancient Roman coins in Spain By Harry Baker published 11 January 22 A badger forced to scavenge for food by a snowstrom has uncovered a stash of 209 Roman coins in a cave in Spain.
The virus behind 'mono' might trigger multiple sclerosis in some By Nicoletta Lanese published 13 January 22 Other factors, including genetics, also influence one's chance of developing multiple sclerosis.
9 teeth facts you probably didn't know By India Bottomley published 12 January 22 REFERENCE Here are 9 teeth facts you probably didn't know, verified by dentists and compiled by Live Science.
Omicron's not the last variant we'll see. Will the next one be bad? By Nicoletta Lanese published 12 January 22 It's difficult to predict what combination of traits such a variant might have.
What's it like inside a kangaroo pouch? By Tara Santora published 9 January 22 Here's what it's like inside a kangaroo's pouch, where joeys can live for up to one year.
Rare and fragile fossils found at a secret site in Australia's 'dead heart' By Mindy Weisberger published 7 January 22 A site in Australia that holds thousands of astonishingly well-preserved fossils has been kept a closely guarded secret among paleontologists for the past three years.
Greenland sharks: Toxic, half-blind giants of the ocean By Patrick Pester published 7 January 22 Greenland sharks may have a lifespan of hundreds of years in the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans, where much about their lives remains a mystery.
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.
Wild video shows goldfish 'driving' a water-filled car in weird experiment By Cameron Duke published 6 January 22 A supremely weird new video shows a goldfish driving a water-filled, motorized "car" to help scientists understand how they navigate on land.
Why do we still measure things in horsepower? By Joe Phelan published 1 January 22 Here's how the term "horsepower" got its start and why we still use it today.
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.
