The Most Interesting Science News Articles of the Week By Live Science Staff Here are the most interesting, amazing and unusual things that happened in the world of science this week. A recap of Live Science's best.
Amazing Images: The Best Science Photos of the Week By Jeanna Bryner Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.
Does Consciousness Pervade the Universe? By Gareth Cook What if consciousness is not something special that the brain does but is instead a quality inherent to all matter?
Creator of 1st CRISPR Babies Gets Prison Sentence, Reignites Ethical Debate By Françoise Baylis Chinese researcher He Jiankui, who created the world's first genome-edited twins, has been sentenced to three years in prison.
7 Science-Based Strategies to Boost Your Willpower and Succeed with Your New Year's Resolutions By Jelena Kecmanovic It’s that time of year when people make their New Year’s resolutions – indeed, 93% of people set them, according to the American Psychological Association.
Why Are So Few Babies Born on Christmas Day? By Jay L. Zagorsky Christmas and New Year's are days of celebration in many parts of the world when people gather with family and friends. One thing many typically don't celebrate on those days is a birthday.
This Is the Age Where Life Has the Most Meaning By Stephanie Pappas When does life have the most meaning? Here's a hint: Youth is overrated.
Why Do People Have Different Personalities? By Marcus Woo Where do personalities come from, and why are they so different?
The Science Behind Your (Irrational) Fear of Friday the 13th By Kimberly Hickok Friday the 13th is what you make it, and it's OK if you think it's unlucky.
Cyber Monday Toy Deals: The Best Science Toys for Kids By Mindy Weisberger If you have a little paleontologist, a star-gazer or a budding chemist, one of these science-inspired toys may be right for your child. Here's a look at some of the best STEM deals for kids.
Can People Really Learn to 'Speed Read'? By Marcus Woo The promise of learning to read significantly faster is intriguing. But true speed reading isn't supported by the science.
Does Adversity Really Make Us Stronger? By Eranda Jayawickreme, Frank J. Infurna In our culture, there's this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. Here's what the science says.
Why Can't Science Explain Consciousness? By Philip Goff Explaining how something as complex as consciousness can emerge from a grey, jelly-like lump of tissue in the head is arguably the greatest scientific challenge of our time.
Why Are People Left- (or Right-) Handed? By Megan Gannon Up to 90% of people are right-handed. Scientists are still trying to figure out why lefties have always been in the minority.
Where Does the Concept of Time Travel Come From? By Adam Mann When did time travel stories first appear, and what makes them so popular?
Why Do Some People Like to Be Scared? By Rachel Ross Do you have the personality trait that leads you to thrive in the face of fear?
Root of Humanity's Belief in Evil Possibly Found By Mindy Weisberger Spiritual belief in evil may stem from people's attempts to explain and avoid infectious diseases.
Why Are Some Adults Really Afraid of Ghosts? By Stephanie Pappas Ever been in an empty house and felt like someone's watching you? For some, that sensation, that fear of ghosts, is never-ending.
