Can energy be sucked out of a black hole? By Daniele Faccio, Marion Cromb Mathematical physicist proposed making 'black hole bombs.'
What color is the sunset on other planets? By Donavyn Coffey It depends on whether the planet's atmosphere is predominantly filled with gas or dust particles.
Why do some men take so long to poop? By Benjamin Plackett They're probably not just pooping; the restroom is a safe place for them to ponder life's great questions.
How to watch the 'Independence Day' lunar eclipse By Laura Geggel The full moon will pass through part of Earth's shadow, leading to a partial penumbral eclipse.
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.
400-mile-long lightning bolt over Brazil is biggest in recorded history By Brandon Specktor A lightning bolt that traveled 440 miles across the sky of southern Brazil in 2018 has been confirmed as the biggest in history.
Can energy be sucked out of a black hole? By Daniele Faccio, Marion Cromb Mathematical physicist proposed making 'black hole bombs.'
How to watch the 'Independence Day' lunar eclipse By Laura Geggel The full moon will pass through part of Earth's shadow, leading to a partial penumbral eclipse.
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. logged a record 57,236 new COVID-19 cases in a day, as numbers surge in Texas, Florida and California.
No one knows why decapitated sea lions keep turning up in Vancouver Island By Laura Geggel It's unknown who or what is killing these sea lions on Canada's Pacific coast.
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.
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.
Why do some men take so long to poop? By Benjamin Plackett They're probably not just pooping; the restroom is a safe place for them to ponder life's great questions.
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.
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.
