Allergic reactions to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine are extremely rare, report finds By Yasemin Saplakoglu There's about a 2.5 per 1 million chance of developing a severe allergic reaction to Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.
Dead whale in the Mediterranean probably 'one of the largest' ever found By Brandon Specktor Italian divers discovered the corpse of a large finback whale near Naples. Authorities say it could be one of the largest whales ever found in the Mediterranean.
Why do dogs bury bones? By Tiffany Means A dog's burying instinct comes courtesy of its wild ancestor, the gray wolf.
UK coronavirus variant may be more deadly, early evidence suggests By Rachael Rettner COVID-19 vaccines are still expected to work against the new variant.
'Sextuply-eclipsing sextuple star system' discovered whirling through the Milky Way By Rafi Letzter Ever ridden a teacup ride at a state fair? If so, you might have a small taste of life in a whirling, twirling sextuply-eclipsing sextuple star system.
Upward-shooting 'blue jet' lightning spotted from International Space Station By Nicoletta Lanese The phenomenon can be difficult to observe from the ground below.
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Hundreds of never-before-seen life-forms live in this 6,000-foot-deep volcano's acid jets By Brandon Specktor Researchers discover 300 novel microbes living near the blazing hot jets of an underwater volcano near New Zealand
'Sextuply-eclipsing sextuple star system' discovered whirling through the Milky Way By Rafi Letzter Ever ridden a teacup ride at a state fair? If so, you might have a small taste of life in a whirling, twirling sextuply-eclipsing sextuple star system.
Upward-shooting 'blue jet' lightning spotted from International Space Station By Nicoletta Lanese The phenomenon can be difficult to observe from the ground below.
1,500-year-old 'Christ, born of Mary' inscription discovered in Israel By Laura Geggel An excavation revealed a previously unknown church and inscription, possibly dating to Byzantine times.
Europe's earliest form of money found and it's a bunch of rings and axes By Mindy Weisberger Archaeologists found the objects, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, stashed in hoards.
Allergic reactions to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine are extremely rare, report finds By Yasemin Saplakoglu There's about a 2.5 per 1 million chance of developing a severe allergic reaction to Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.
UK coronavirus variant may be more deadly, early evidence suggests By Rachael Rettner COVID-19 vaccines are still expected to work against the new variant.
Toddler swallowed half a dozen tiny magnets. Some got stuck in his throat. By Rachael Rettner Magnetic bead toys are particularly dangerous for young children, who may accidentally swallow them.
Why do dogs bury bones? By Tiffany Means A dog's burying instinct comes courtesy of its wild ancestor, the gray wolf.
Giant worms terrorized the ancient seafloor from hidden death traps By Mindy Weisberger Ancestors of giant Bobbit worms may have colonized the seafloor millions of years ago, building long, narrow burrows where they would wait for unsuspecting prey.
This 480 million-year-old creature is the ancestor of all starfish By Patrick Pester An ancient fossil has been identified as the ancestor of all starfish-like animals living on the planet today, according to a new study.
Can science 'prove' there's an afterlife? Netflix documentary says yes. By Stephanie Pappas The new Netflix series 'Surviving Death' marches through an array of paranormal phenomena, some unprovable, some debunked and some genuinely mysterious.
Lizzie Borden's home, site of brutal axe murders, could be yours for $2 million By Mindy Weisberger The home where Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother were murdered is now a bed and breakfast, and a museum. Its retiring owner just put it on the market.
CIA releases entire collection of UFO-related documents to truth-seeking website By Brandon Specktor The CIA just turned over 2,700 pages of UFO-related material to The Black Vault, a free repository of UFO records online.
What led to the emergence of monotheism? By Isobel Whitcomb It depends on your definition of monotheism.
Amazing images: The best science photos of the week By Brandon Specktor Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.
Here's how genes determine your facial features By Seth M. Weinberg, John R. Shaffer Scientists scanned the DNA of 8,000 people to figure out how genes control facial features. Here's what they found.
Hidden secrets revealed in microscopic images of ancient artifacts By Mindy Weisberger A new exhibit showcases microscopy in archaeology, highlighting objects' unexpected beauty and revealing clues about the past.
