The 12 deadliest viruses on Earth By Anne Harding, Nicoletta Lanese Humans have been fighting viruses throughout history. Here are the 12 viruses that are the world's worst killers, based on their mortality rates, or the sheer numbers of people they have killed.
Antelope Canyon Photos: Where Water Runs Through Rocks By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher Antelope Canyon is possibly the most beautiful rocky landscape in the world. Here's a look at the stunning formations in a national park.
The Best Gifts for Science Nerds and Geeks By Live Science Staff What's up, nerds? Here at Live Science we love shopping for science lovers. Check out this specially curated list of our favorite science-themed and geeky gifts.
In Photos: 'Bloodhound' Car Has a Jet Engine. And It Could Break the Sound Barrier. By Tom Metcalfe This jet-powered car called Bloodhound aims to break the sound barrier and then break the land speed record.
In Photos: 'Cachette of the Priests' Discovered in Luxor By Owen Jarus Archaeologists near Luxor, Egypt, have discovered 30 sealed wooden coffins with mummies inside, some of which belonged to ancient Egyptian priests. Here are photos of the findings.
Photos: Hidden Ruins of an Old Scottish Whisky Distillery By Tom Metcalfe These ruined stone buildings hidden in the forest in the Scottish Highlands would have been an ideal site for making illicit whisky.
Photos of the Pika, North America's Cutest Mammal By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher The American pika may look more closely related to a hamster or a guinea pig instead of their rabbit/hare cousins.
Cosmic Record Holders: The 12 Biggest Objects in the Universe By Adam Mann Things that make you go whoa!
12 Bizarre Medieval Trends By Frances White From pigs on trial to hairless faces, discover what went viral in the Middle Ages.
Photos: How to Identify a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher The western diamondback rattlesnake is the largest of the 32 known species of rattlesnakes found in North America. Here's how you can tell it's the western diamondback.
Animal Camo: Can You Find the Animals Hiding Out in These Images? By Jeanna Bryner Animals are amazing hiders, using their camouflaged coats to blend in with their environments and appear invisible.
Photos: Hurricane Dorian Leaves Devastation in Its Wake By Jeanna Bryner Here's a look at the damage wreaked by the monstrous Hurricane Dorian.
Photos: Hurricane Dorian Rages in Pics from Space By Hanneke Weitering As Hurricane Dorian pummels the Caribbean and the U.S. East Coast, NASA satellites and space station astronauts are keeping an eye on the epic storm from space.
Cedar Break National Monument By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher Cedar Breaks National Monument is one of the geological paradises of the Colorado Plateau and well worth consideration for a visit.
In Photos: How These Stunning Natural Bridges Form and Why They're So Gorgeous By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher This national park in Utah is home to three of the most spectacular natural bridges created by rushing water and jittery tectonic plates.
In Photos: The Eerily Beautiful Bats of Arizona By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher The 28 species of bats that make their colonies in Arizona all belong to the Microchiroptera sub-order.
