Death from rare tick-borne virus reported in Maine By Rachael Rettner published 20 April 22 People infected with Powassan virus can develop serious neurological symptoms.
Large solar flare blasts toward Earth, causing radio blackouts By Elizabeth Howell published 20 April 22 For the second time in days, the sun hurled a large, X-class flare at Earth, causing radio blackouts and the potential for auroras.
Newly discovered 'micronovae' shoot out of the magnetic poles of cannibalistic stars By Harry Baker published 20 April 22 A new study has revealed a brand new type of stellar explosion, known as a "micronovae," which are much less powerful and more irregular than similar blasts.
4 planets and the moon are about to line up in the sky By Stephanie Pappas published 20 April 22 Four planets and the moon are poised to line up in the early morning sky starting April 23.
US gov't report proposed nuking the moon, newly released documents reveal By Brandon Specktor published 20 April 22 The U.S. government’s UFO program, AATIP, was funding secret research into invisibility, wormholes, and antigravity, newly released documents reveal.
What's the weirdest sea creature ever discovered? By Stephanie Pappas published 20 April 22 Here are some candidates for the weirdest sea creatures, from sea slugs that photosynthesize to squid with elbows.
Evidence of 'modern' plate tectonics dating to 2.5 billion years ago found in China By Laura Geggel published 19 April 22 Earth scientists in China have found evidence of a subduction zone dating to 2.5 billion years ago.
Why was NASA's 'Mega Moon Rocket' test delayed (again)? By Ben Turner published 19 April 22 The rocket will be rolled back next week for repairs that could take all of May to complete.
Remains of Roman mercenary and beheaded victim found at ancient site in UK By Laura Geggel published 19 April 22 Archaeologists in Wales have discovered a site with the remains of buildings and burials dating back to the Stone Age.
Scientists find evidence for biggest earthquake in human history By Ben Turner published 19 April 22 The gigantic megaquake is matched only by the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in the same region.
New swarms of sunspots are so gigantic they could devour Earth whole By Tom Metcalfe published 19 April 22 Two immense swarms of sunspots have popped into view on the surface of the sun, hinting at the increased possibilities of vivid auroras and potentially damaging solar flares over the months to come.
The Lyrids are about to peak. Here's how to watch. By Stephanie Pappas published 19 April 22 The Lyrid meteor shower will peak April 22. To see the meteors, find a dark spot and look skyward near midnight.
Shimmering 'night spiral' captured above Hawaii is actually a dying SpaceX rocket By Elizabeth Howell published 18 April 22 The descent looked like a 'flying whirlpool' over Hawaii.
Massive meteorite impact created the hottest mantle rock ever By Stephanie Pappas published 18 April 22 It's confirmed: The hottest rock ever discovered in Earth's crust really was super-hot.
Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa really falling over? By Brittney J. Miller published 18 April 22 Architects have been trying to fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa for hundreds of years. So, will it ever fall over?
Stunning aurora glow above Iceland after 'dead' sunspot erupts By Elizabeth Howell published 18 April 22 A sunspot that "awoke from the dead" last week triggered stunning aurora above Iceland.
Skin cells made 30 years younger with new 'rejuvenation' technique By Siddhi Camila Lama published 17 April 22 The researchers used a new method to turn back the biological clock on skin cells by three decades.
Why is chocolate bad for dogs? By Remy Melina, Mindy Weisberger published 17 April 22 Is it really that bad to give a dog a bite of a chocolate bar? Live Science investigates just how much chocolate is lethal to dogs.
Dozens of unexplained cases of liver disease seen in UK children By Nicoletta Lanese published 15 April 22 Clinicians have been asked to look out for more cases.
Zoo anteater exposed people to rabies in first-of-its-kind case By Rachael Rettner published 15 April 22 The infected animal may have exposed more than a dozen people to the deadly virus.
