Betelgeuse's weird dimming caused by gigantic starspots By Mike Wall Betelgeuse's weird recent dimming was caused by starspots that temporarily covered at least half of the red supergiant's surface, a new study suggests.
How a hidden ocean circulates beneath the Antarctic ice By Craig Stevens, Christina Hulbe Thick ice isolates a hidden ocean cavity from the furious winds and freezing air temperatures of Antarctica. But nothing stops the tides.
Genes from 'culturally extinct' Indigenous group discovered in unsuspecting Tennessee man By Laura Geggel The last Beothuk died in 1829, but a new analysis finds that this group's unique genes live on.
Lab tech develops fatal brain condition after accident with 'mad cow disease' samples By Rachael Rettner The woman was accidentally exposed to prions, the infectious proteins that cause "mad cow disease."
Coronavirus in the US: Latest COVID-19 news and case counts By Live Science Staff The U.S. has now confirmed more than 2.76 million COVID-19 cases and 130,643 related deaths.
New flu virus with 'pandemic potential' found in pigs. Here's what that means. By Rachael Rettner Scientists in China are now warning that they have identified a new flu virus in pigs that could possibly cause a future flu pandemic.
Scientists finally solve the mystery behind a 100-year-old chemistry experiment By Stephanie Pappas Scientists may finally understand the mysterious transition behind a century-old chemistry experiment involving metals.
'Godzilla' dust plume will bring technicolor sunsets By Scott Denning A massive dust plume from the Saharan desert will make sunsets especially stunning in the U.S.
Betelgeuse's weird dimming caused by gigantic starspots By Mike Wall Betelgeuse's weird recent dimming was caused by starspots that temporarily covered at least half of the red supergiant's surface, a new study suggests.
Genes from 'culturally extinct' Indigenous group discovered in unsuspecting Tennessee man By Laura Geggel The last Beothuk died in 1829, but a new analysis finds that this group's unique genes live on.
In 'Hamilton', Angelica Schuyler's husband is called 'not a lot of fun.' Here's his real story. By Daryl Austin Angelica Schuyler wasn't single when she met Hamilton. She was actually married with kids.
Lab tech develops fatal brain condition after accident with 'mad cow disease' samples By Rachael Rettner The woman was accidentally exposed to prions, the infectious proteins that cause "mad cow disease."
Coronavirus in the US: Latest COVID-19 news and case counts By Live Science Staff The U.S. has now confirmed more than 2.76 million COVID-19 cases and 130,643 related deaths.
New flu virus with 'pandemic potential' found in pigs. Here's what that means. By Rachael Rettner Scientists in China are now warning that they have identified a new flu virus in pigs that could possibly cause a future flu pandemic.
Scientists discover spider wearing 'Joker' makeup, name it after Joaquin Phoenix By Mindy Weisberger A striking red-and-white pattern on a newly-described spider's back resembles the grin worn by iconic Batman villain, the Joker.
'Augie' breaks record as world's oldest golden retriever at age 20 By Yasemin Saplakoglu Golden retrievers typically live between 10 and 12 years.
Amazing photos show 463-pound gorilla being CT scanned By Mindy Weisberger When an adult male gorilla in a South African zoo developed breathing problems, wildlife specialists diagnosed the ailment with CT scans.
Mysterious radiation spike detected over Scandinavia By Tia Ghose Experts have said that a slight spike in radioactivity above northern Europe likely originated in Russia, but Russian nuclear plants in the area deny any abnormalities.
'It's not ours': Government denies knowledge of strange 'UFO' over Japanese city By Brandon Specktor A strange balloon-shaped 'UFO' appeared and disappeared over the city of Sendai, Japan on Wednesday (June 17).
'Exploding Whale Memorial Park' honors whale that went out with a bang By Mindy Weisberger A new park in Oregon gets its name from an explosive event in 1970: the dynamiting of a dead, beached sperm whale.
Hey guys: Stop snuggling with your cats (at least in photos) if you want a date By Mindy Weisberger Can posing with a pet help men find dating success? Not if it's a cat, scientists say.
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.
NASA names headquarters building for 'hidden figure' Mary Jackson By Robert Z. Pearlman NASA is recognizing one of its "hidden figures" by naming its headquarters in Washington, D.C. after Mary Jackson, the first African American female engineer to work at the space agency.
Scientists create a pattern so complicated it's impossible to duplicate By Diane Lincoln Scientists just created a pattern that, according to researchers, is impossible to duplicate or forge, a feat that could quash counterfeiters.
'UFO' videos declassified by US Navy By Mindy Weisberger Three videos captured by U.S. Navy pilots show unidentified aircraft flying at hypersonic speeds.
NASA engineers build new COVID-19 ventilator in 37 days By Mike Wall A prototype ventilator built in just 37 days by engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory passed a key test this week at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
