Human behavior
Have you ever wondered why we behave the way we do? From the evolution of human aggression to why humans are so curious, Live Science takes you inside our minds to explain the science behind the things we do, why we do them and what is going on in our brain when it happens.
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Do you know your meteor showers from your massive millipedes?
By Alexander McNamara published
Science news quiz It's been a busy week in science news. Can you get all the questions right in our quiz?
You can change your personality intentionally, research shows
By Shannon Sauer-Zavala published
Can people change their personality? Yes, by "making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior," research finds.
A lost Biblical tree and a memory crystal that could 'survive to the end of the universe'
By Alexander McNamara published
Science news this week Sept. 28, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
23 best science books for kids and young adults
By Ben Biggs last updated
Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.
Spiders on Mars and an ancient Egyptian sword
By Alexander McNamara published
Science news this week Sept. 21, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' contains surprisingly accurate physics — suggesting he understood the hidden 'dynamism of the sky'
By Harry Baker published
A new analysis of the brushstrokes and colors in Vincent van Gogh's famous painting Starry Night reveals a striking similarity to "hidden turbulence" in Earth's atmosphere, suggesting the iconic artist had a surprisingly detailed understanding of natural processes.
Science news this week: 'Thorin' the last Neanderthal and a 'smiley face' on Mars
By Alexander McNamara published
Sept. 14, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
21 of the best conspiracy theories
By Stephanie Pappas, Benjamin Radford last updated
Conspiracy theories that have taken hold range from a faked moon landing to Barack Obama's birthplace to chemtrails.
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By Alexander McNamara published
Live Science has partnered with HowTheLightGetsIn, taking place from Sept. 21 to 22 at Kenwood House, London. See how our readers can get a special discount.
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