Why do some people still believe that aliens shaped ancient civilizations?
Two archaeologists explore the enduring myth that extraterrestrials contributed to the various ancient cultures around the world.
Space
NASA's Artemis II rocket rolls to launch pad in final bid to meet April deadline
A series of leaks means the coming launch window will be NASA's final attempt to meet its April mission deadline.
Live Science Today: Artemis II readies for rollout as auroras paint skies
Daily Roundup Thursday, March 19, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
All 5 'letters' of DNA found on an asteroid speeding through our solar system. What do they tell us about the origins of life?
JAXA samples reveal that asteroid Ryugu has a complete set of nucleobases, the building blocks of DNA, suggesting these ingredients of life may be common in the solar system.
3 Comments
Artemis II: NASA is preparing for a return to the moon, but why is it going back?
NASA's Artemis II mission is sending humans back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era. Here are the reasons why the U.S. wants to return.
6 Comments
Rare 'daytime fireball' meteor creates powerful sonic boom as 7-ton space rock explodes above eastern US
A fridge-size space rock spectacularly broke apart over Ohio at 40,000 mph, creating a loud boom and a "fireball" that shone in the bright blue daytime sky. The rare sight, which exploded with the equivalent force of 250 tons of TNT, was also seen from space.
Planet Earth
Super El Niño looms, an Acropolis fragment resurfaces, a promising cure for Alzheimer's appears, and a hexagonal diamond is made
Science news this week March 21, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Human-driven climate change is slowing Earth's rotation at a rate not seen in 3.6 million years
Today's sea level rise is significant enough to slow the rotation of the planet by just over a millisecond per century.
'Dark oxygen' discovery on the seafloor is 'fundamentally at odds with thermodynamics' and should be retracted, experts say
In a recent opinion article, marine scientists and electrochemists listed a number of reasons why it's unlikely that metallic nodules on the deep seafloor could produce oxygen in total darkness.
9 Comments
-
-
Analysis
In-depth analysis on the science happening in the news right now
-
Science Spotlight
Shining a light on new science transforming our world
-
Opinion
Expert voices from the cutting edge of science
-
Explainers
Everything you need to know about the science news that matters
-
archaeology
'That's why there's 9 billion of us and not 9 billion of some other primate': Why our ability to adapt is humanity's 'superpower'
Live Science spoke with Herman Pontzer, an evolutionary anthropologist and author of the book "Adaptable," about the science of human diversity.
2 Comments
Why are humans the only species with a chin?
Potential explanations abound, yet recent research has shed new light on the question.
Cannonball dating to the Alamo battle unearthed 1 day before 190th anniversary of the conflict that killed Davy Crockett
An intact bronze cannonball unearthed near the Alamo was likely used in the 1836 battle between Mexico and the Republic of Texas.
LATEST ARTICLES
Animals
'Parasites of human societies': How did we end up so close to cats?
Book In the book "The Call of the Honeyguide," applied ecologist Rob Dunn explores mutually beneficial relationships between different species. But Dunn argues the relationship between humans and cats may force a rethink of what shape these mutualisms can take.
17 Comments
Bonobos are just as aggressive as chimps, but there's a key difference — the female bonobos
A new study of chimpanzee and bonobo groups at zoos reveals similar levels of aggression. However, scientists found stark sex-based differences between the species.
5 Comments
'It's nature calling to humans, and humans deciding whether or not to reply': Why we need to start paying attention to our mutually beneficial relationships with other species
INTERVIEW Live Science spoke with Rob Dunn, an applied ecologist and author of the book "The Call of the Honeyguide," about "mutualism" — how different species team up for their mutual benefit — and how humans can feel more connected to nature.
Why aren't mammals as colorful as reptiles, birds or fish?
Many mammals have fur the color of brown and black. Why don't they have more exotic colors, like purple and neon pink?
4 Comments
Cannibal orcas identified near Russia, two 'extinct' marsupials found, humans do cranial modification, China's oracle bones reveal climate disaster, and a barefoot volcanologist
Science news this week March 7, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Health & Human Behavior
Should compulsive shopping and gaming be considered an addiction? Psychiatrists are considering expanding the definition.
Mental health professionals recognize problematic gambling as an addiction. Should the same apply to excessive gaming, compulsive sexual behavior and problematic social media use?
Top 5 tips for surviving hay fever season
References Here are five great tips to help reduce the impact of hay fever this spring.
Iran war could push global food insecurity to record levels, leaving 363 million people hungry
Analysis from the United Nations World Food Programme suggests that if the war in Iran continues until June, an additional 45 million people will be without enough food.
2 Comments
Live Science Today: Meningitis is back and Iran war fertilizer shock
Daily Roundup Wednesday, March 18, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.
-
-
Life's Little Mysteries
Science questions, answered
-
Space photo of the week
Extraordinary images of our sublime universe
-
Diagnostic dilemma
Unusual case reports from the medical literature
-
Incredible places
A window onto extraordinary landscapes on Earth
-
Astonishing artifacts
A glimpse into how people lived in the past
-
Earth from space
Incredible images of our planet from above
-
Technology
The first flying taxis could start operating in 2026 — will this new form of transport actually take off?
Flying cars have been on the cusp of a breakthrough for a while, so what's stopping them from taking to the skies?
An experimental AI agent broke out of its testing environment and mined crypto without permission
Researchers discovered that an AI agent roamed beyond its parameters, creating backdoors in IT infrastructure.
33 Comments
New AI image generator runs using 10 times fewer steps than today's best models — and it's coming to smartphones and laptops
Researchers have developed an AI image generator that produces images in just four steps, rather than dozens. This could bring fast, private image generation directly to consumer devices.
Physics, Math & Chemistry
Live Science Today: 'Hexagonal' diamonds and fish scale down
Daily Roundup Monday, March 16, 2026: Your daily shot of the biggest science stories making headlines.
Quizzes & Games
First Americans quiz: How much do you know about the first people to reach the Americas?
The first Americans came over during the last ice age, but how much do you know about them?
Live Science Recommends
Best APS-C and Micro Four-Thirds cameras for astrophotography
We've rounded up the best APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras for users who prefer a more compact and lightweight setup for astrophotography.
Live Science Plus- Join our community
24/7
Access Available
25K+
Active Members
