Planet Earth

Antarctica's Southern Ocean might be gearing up for a thermal 'burp' that could last a century

By Matt Simon, Grist published

When humans manage to cut enough emissions and eventually reduce global temperatures, new research shows the Southern Ocean could kick warming back into gear.

Rivers & Oceans

Are biodegradable plastics really worth the hype?

By Melissa Gaskill published

Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet. Some experts suggest making plastics from more "natural" materials, but research shows those still have risks.

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Space

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See the last Supermoon of the year with these Cyber Monday skywatching deals

By Kimberley Lane published

Deals The Cold Moon will be lighting up the sky on December 4, and it's the last supermoon of the year — shop the best skywatching deals, including Celestron's special edition 'Moon Mission' lineup.

Deals
Artist’s impression of a star going supernova.

Scientists map the shape of a supernova for the first time ever: Space photo of the week

By Shreejaya Karantha published

Astronomers using data from the Very Large Telescope (VLT) have revealed that the initial "breakout" phase of a supernova is elongated, not perfectly spherical.

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archaeology

Roman sun hat: A 'very rare' 1,600-year-old brimmed cap that may have protected a Roman soldier from Egyptian sandstorms

By Kristina Killgrove published

A rare example of a sun hat from late Roman Egypt that was stitched together from fabrics in five colors.

Romans
Science News This Week Nov. 29 2025

An enigmatic human relative, dark matter discovery and mysterious lights in the sky during nuclear weapons tests

By Ben Turner published

Science news this week Nov. 29, 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.

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Health

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Hurry, this germ-busting air purifier is still $210 off this Cyber Monday

By Anna Gora published

Deals Save 30% on the Blueair Classic Pro CP7i, the only air purifier that uses violet-blue light to remove bacteria and viruses.

Deals
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Last chance to snap up the Oura Ring Gen 4 at its lowest-ever price

By Anna Gora published

Deals Save up to 30% on the best smart ring we have ever tested with this massive Cyber Monday deal. But hurry, this offer expires at midnight.

Deals
Best Black Friday deals on air purifiers

Top 19 Cyber Monday air purifier deals for cleaner, fresher air in your home

By Anna Gora last updated

Deals Remove bad odors and airborne pollutants without breaking the bank.

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Animals

Close Up of a Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis).

People in China lived alongside 'chicken-killing tigers' long before domestic cats arrived

By Chris Simms published

Leopard cats were living alongside people in ancient China for more than 3,500 years before domestic cats arrived from Europe via the Silk Road.

Cats

Large, bone-crushing dogs stalked 'Rhino Pompeii' after Yellowstone eruption 12 million years ago, ancient footprints reveal

By Patrick Pester published

Researchers have found footprints of large, bone-crushing dogs in the 12 million-year-old Ashfall Fossil Beds in northeastern Nebraska, suggesting these large carnivores may have survived a cataclysmic Yellowstone eruption that covered parts of North America in ash.

Extinct species

Most modern dogs have wolf DNA from relatively recent interbreeding. Here's which breeds are the most and least 'wolfish.'

By Skyler Ware published

About two-thirds of modern dog breeds carry some wolf ancestry introduced within the past few thousand years.

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Human Behavior

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Live Science crossword puzzle #22: Subatomic particle with a positive charge — 13 across

By Harry Baker last updated

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

Science crossword

Time may be a psychological projection, philosopher argues

By Adrian Bardon published

Is time real, or an illusion? The best answer may be neither: Both physics and philosophy suggest that time is a projection of the mind onto a timeless reality.

Human Behavior

There is such a thing as 'settled science' — anyone who says otherwise is trying to manipulate you

By Kit Yates published

Opinion How bad-faith arguments sow doubt by weaponizing scientific humility.

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Physics & Mathematics

World's largest neutrino detector starts up — with incredible results

By Rory Harris last updated

Deep underground in southern China, there is a 20,000-ton tank of liquid that can detect neutrinos. Named JUNO, the detector's first results are in — and they're very promising.

Particle Physics
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Did a NASA telescope really 'see' dark matter? Strange gamma-rays spark bold claims, but scientists urge caution

By Elizabeth Howell published

A new study says observations from the NASA Fermi space telescope suggest a halo of dark matter around the center of our galaxy, but more information is needed to confirm the result.

Dark Matter

Two stars spiraling toward catastrophe are putting Einstein's gravity to the test

By Paul Sutter published

The two stars in the nearby system ZTF J2130 are spiraling toward a catastrophic supernova. In the meantime, scientists are using the pair's slow orbital decay to put Einstein's theory of gravity to the test.

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Chemistry

Scientists invent way to use E. coli to create and dye rainbow-colored fabric in the lab

By Mason Wakley published

Scientists have used a novel method to create sustainable, rainbow-colored fibers using bacteria in the lab.

Chemistry
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Science history: Chemists discover buckyballs — the most perfect molecules in existence — Nov. 14, 1985

By Tia Ghose published

Over a feverish 10-day period, scientists synthesized and described a new class of carbon molecules, called buckminster fullerenes, after the iconic 20th-century inventor.

Chemistry

Why does boiling water have bubbles, except in a microwave?

By Victoria Atkinson published

Bubbles are usually the first sign that water’s coming to the boil, but heating it in a microwave seems to skip this important step. Here’s what’s going on.

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Technology

The 7 best running headphone deals that remain for Cyber Monday

By Tantse Walter published

Deals Last-minute Cyber Monday shopping this evening? Get the best running headphones for less. Whether you're a seasoned runner or plan to start as a New Year's resolution, one of these will be the perfect pair for you.

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Top 10 Cyber Monday deals on sports headphones, from sweatproof AirPods to swimming headphones

By Anna Gora last updated

Deals Hurry, you can still save up to 50% on the best sports headphones we tested and recommend.

Deals
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For traveling photographers — whether you're chasing dark skies or tracking wildlife, NordVPN is now 74% cheaper

By Kimberley Lane published

Deals Secure your connection on the go — keep your data and streaming safe wherever your photography takes you.

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