Planet Earth

'New' island emerges from melting ice in Alaska

By Patrick Pester published

NASA's Earth Observatory has announced that Alaska has a "brand new island" after a retreating glacier lost contact with the Prow Knob mountain landmass in Alsek Lake.

Climate change
Misty, sepia-toned scene of a tropical shoreline overtaken by nature, with the remnants of shattered buildings and a rusted robot partially submerged in water. Tall palm trees and dense foliage frame the skeletal remains of skyscrapers in the background, suggesting a long-abandoned civilization.

Action on climate change faces new threat: The doomers who think it's too late to act

By Michael E. Mann, Peter J. Hotez published

"Doom-mongering convinces many would-be climate advocates that climate action is a hopeless cause. But the blistering attacks against mainstream climate science and scientists advance an agenda of division, dividing the rank-and-file climate activists and leading voices from the scientific community."

Climate change
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Space

JWST finds planet with all-carbon atmosphere orbiting 'black widow' star

By Andy Tomaswick published

Scientists using the James Webb telescope have spotted an exoplanet orbiting a 'black widow' pulsar in surprising new observations.

Exoplanets

Where could alien life exist in our solar system?

By Damien Pine published

The solar system has eight planets and hundreds of moons. Could extraterrestrials live on any of them?

Extraterrestrial Life
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archaeology

3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian whistle was likely used by police officer tasked with guarding the 'sacred location' of the royal tomb

By Laura Geggel published

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 3,300-year-old bone whistle carved out of a cow's toe, and it may have been used by an ancient "police officer."

Ancient Egyptians
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350-year-old mummified head from Bolivia isn't what it seems

By Tom Metcalfe published

A mummified skull from Bolivia was long thought to be of an Inca man, but a new study finds it had a different history.

Archaeology
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World of science

Health

How the surface you exercise on might increase your risk of cramps

By Michael Hales published

Opinion Despite good hydration and nutrition, many athletes across sports still suffer from unexpected cramps. The courts and fields they're playing on may be the missing link.

Opinion
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Garmin Forerunner 570 review — Bright, accurate, slightly overpriced

By Andrew Williams published

Reviews The middleweight watch in Garmin’s runner-first Forerunner series gets a brighter screen and more smartwatch features, plus a price bump.

Reviews
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Science news this week: NASA finds best evidence of life on Mars and and scientists invent visible time crystals

By Ben Turner published

Science news this week Sept. 13, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Science news this week
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Animals

'Almost like science fiction': European ant is the first known animal to clone members of another species

By Sophie Berdugo published

A species of ant found scurrying across southern Europe is the first animal found that clones males of another species.

Ants

Scientists find baby pterosaurs died in violent Jurassic storm 150 million years ago

By Patrick Pester published

Researchers found storm injuries during a baby pterosaur post-mortem, solving a Jurassic mystery that was 150 million years in the making.

Dinosaurs
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Ancient DNA from Mexico's mammoths reveals unexpected — and unexplained — genetic mysteries

By Jeanne Timmons published

Columbian mammoths in Mexico are genetically different from those in the U.S. and Canada, surprise DNA study reveals.

Extinct species
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Human Behavior

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Live Science crossword puzzle #10: Tallest volcano on Earth — 10 down

By Harry Baker last updated

Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

Arts & Entertainment

Scientific objectivity is a myth — here's why

By Sara Giordano published

Opinion Cultural ideas are inextricably entwined with the people who do science, the questions they ask, the assumptions they hold and the conclusions they land on.

Opinion

People who see society as cutthroat value antagonistic leaders, study finds

By Perri Thaler published

Research suggests that whether people view the world as competitive or cooperative impacts how they perceive antagonistic leaders.

Human Behavior
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Physics & Mathematics

Making time crystals visible under microscopes could open up a range of new applications.

Scientists create first-ever visible time crystals using light — and they could one day appear on $100 bills

By Ben Turner published

The visible patterns produced by the time crystals could be used for data storage and anti-counterfeiting designs.

Physics & Mathematics
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Why does the universe exist?

By Tom Metcalfe published

The universe exists because matter and antimatter are not good friends.

Particle Physics

Scientists watch a single electron move during a chemical reaction for first time ever

By Larissa G. Capella published

For the first time, scientists visualized how electrons behave during a chemical reaction, which could help reduce unwanted byproducts in future chemistry.

Particle Physics
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Chemistry

Scientists transform 'forever chemicals' in water into fluoride with new process

By Ben Turner published

Exposure to a sunlight-activated catalyst broke down 99% of a forever chemical, leaving behind recyclable fluoride.

Chemistry

Scientists have finally made an elusive meteorite diamond, predicted to be 50% harder than Earth diamonds

By Victoria Atkinson published

Meteorite diamonds, which could be 58% harder than ordinary diamonds, have finally been made in the lab.

Chemistry

Scientists synthesized elusive 'super alcohol' — a 'seed of life molecule' that marks a step toward finding alien life

By Perri Thaler published

Scientists have synthesized methanetetrol, an elusive alcohol that could be the foundation of alien life.

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Technology

AI slop is on the rise — what does it mean for how we use the internet?

By Adam Nemeroff published

AI slop refers to low- to mid-quality content created with AI tools, often with little regard for accuracy or quality.

Artificial Intelligence
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Best cameras for wildlife photography 2025: Shoot nature like a pro

By Kimberley Lane last updated

BUYING GUIDE We've rounded up 9 of the best wildlife cameras for beginners and pros — all with stunning resolution and lightning-quick burst speeds to ensure you never miss a shot.

BUYING GUIDE
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We tested the Canon EOS R6 II in a nature reserve — here’s our verdict

By Kimberley Lane published

Review The Canon EOS R6 II takes on real-world challenges in the wild — but does it deliver for wildlife photography?

Review
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