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Chinese submersible explores previously unknown giant craters at the bottom of the Pacific — and they're teeming with life
Scientists have discovered and explored a giant hydrothermal system at the bottom of the Pacific, which could provide a window into the origins of life on Earth.
James Webb telescope spots odd disk around star that could shatter planet formation theories
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a planet-forming disk that almost entirely lacks water, challenging prevailing theories.
Skull of bear held captive to fight Roman gladiators discovered near ancient amphitheater in Serbia
Archaeologists determined that the bear had an infected injury and had been held captive for a significant amount of time.
Map of 600,000 brain cells rewrites the textbook on how the brain makes decisions
A new study shows that the brain activity behind decision-making is far more widespread across the organ than first thought.
Key Atlantic current could start collapsing as early as 2055, new study finds
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation brings heat to the Northern Hemisphere and regulates the climate globally, but research suggests it could weaken significantly in the coming decades.
40-year-old 'queen of icebergs' A23a is no longer world's biggest after losing several 'very large chunks' since May
A giant iceberg called A23a that broke off Antarctica in 1986 is now disintegrating near South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, scientists say.
Iconic winged lion statue in Venice may actually be from China's Tang dynasty, study finds
A new study of the trace amounts of lead in Venice's famous winged lion statue suggests that its metal originated in China — and Marco Polo's family may have brought it over.
James Webb telescope discovers 'exceptionally rare' 5-galaxy crash in the early universe
Near-infrared images from the James Webb Space Telescope revealed five early universe galaxies merging within a large halo.
Who will see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse this weekend?
The full moon on Sept. 7, 2025 will be a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse. Here's who will see the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022.
'We completely freaked out': Orcas are attacking boats in Europe again
Iberian orcas have damaged several boats off the coast of Spain in recent weeks, leaving authorities scrambling to rescue stranded crews.
Scientists taught an AI-powered 'robot dog' how to play badminton against humans — and it's actually really good
Scientists have trained the ANYmal quadruped robot to play badminton, and it's good enough to complete in a 10-shot rally with a human opponent.
Dozens of mysterious blobs discovered inside Mars may be the remnants of 'failed planets'
"Marsquake" data collected by NASA's InSight lander have revealed dozens of mysterious blobs within the Red Planet's mantle. The structures may have been left by powerful impacts up to 4.5 billion years ago.
1,000-year-old 'king' game piece with a distinctive hairstyle is 'as close as we will ever get to a portrait of a Viking'
A unique game piece from Norway that was crafted during the time of Harald Bluetooth may depict a Viking king.
1.8 million-year-old human jawbone discovered in Republic of Georgia — and it may be earliest evidence yet of Homo erectus
A new fossil find in the Republic of Georgia is expanding our understanding of the earliest humans to leave Africa.
'Extremely alarming': ChatGPT and Gemini respond to high-risk questions about suicide — including details around methods
Researchers have found that OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude can give direct responses to 'high-risk' questions about suicide. In Live Science's testing, ChatGPT and Gemini responded to even more extreme questions.
See what would happen to Tokyo if Mount Fuji erupted 'without any warning' in new AI-generated video
Japanese government officials have released an AI video to show just how devastating an eruption at Mount Fuji could be. But don't worry, the dormant volcano is currently not at risk of blowing.
Newly discovered bus-size asteroid will zoom close past Earth today — and will not return for exactly 100 years
Asteroid 2025 QV5, which was first spotted in late August, will make a close approach to Earth on Wednesday (Sept. 3). It will not get this near to us again until Sept. 4, 2125.
'Cannibal' solar storm could paint auroras above 18 US states this Labor Day
Space weather experts warn that a "strong" geomagnetic storm will rock Earth on Sept. 1-2, potentially lighting the skies with vibrant auroras across large parts of North America. The disturbance is being triggered by a rare, cannibalistic ejection from the sun.
Scientists propose using pollen to make paper and sponges
Reengineered, the powdery stuff could become a range of eco-friendly objects.
Scraps of ancient viruses make up 40% of our genome. They could trigger brain degeneration.
Our genomes are peppered with DNA segments called retrotransposons that can move from place to place. When unleashed, some can kill nerves and promote inflammation — a discovery that may inspire treatments for neurodegeneration.
