Why do so many cats have white 'socks' on their paws? By Grant Currin Those white socks are there because of genetic mutations and domestication.
Can people spread coronavirus after they recover? By Stephanie Pappas Coronavirus may linger in the body for weeks after people recover. But that may actually be a good thing.
Coronavirus cases near 84,000 worldwide: Live updates on COVID-19 By Live Science Staff Here's everything you need to know about the new coronavirus from China, including how lethal it is, how you can catch it and what is being done to prevent widespread infections.
Northern California finds a second case of coronavirus spread through the community By Rachael Rettner A second person in California appears to have contracted the new coronavirus through community transmission, according to news reports.
Freeman Dyson, quantum physicist who imagined alien megastructures, has died at 96 By Rafi Letzter Physicist Freeman Dyson was known for his work on quantum physics and mathematics, as well as his big ideas about the far future.
Melting ice in Antarctica reveals new uncharted island By Brandon Specktor Researchers discovered an uncharted island beneath melting Antarctic ice. Its rocky underbelly could hold clues to the continent's response to climate change.
12 Coronavirus myths busted by science By Live Science Staff There's plenty of nonsense about the coronavirus online. Here are some of the biggest COVID-19 myths out there and the science to explain why they aren't true.
Live Science podcast "Life's Little Mysteries" special report: Coronavirus By Live Science Staff In this special episode of Life's Little Mysteries, we'll give you the latest news and answer frequently asked questions about the new coronavirus and COVID-19.
Scientists spot the biggest known explosion in the universe By Mike Wall A gargantuan explosion tore through the heart of a distant galaxy cluster, releasing about five times more energy than the previous record holder, a new study reports.
How will the coronavirus outbreak end? By Yasemin Saplakoglu As with all past outbreaks, this one will eventually come to an end.
'Rusty lump' turns out to be 2,000-year-old silver dagger used by Roman soldier By Laura Geggel It's rare to find daggers in Roman graves, as these soldiers weren't buried with weapons.
Are US communities and hospitals ready to take on COVID-19? By Nicoletta Lanese An outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S. seems inevitable. How will local governments and health care facilities respond?
California's latest coronavirus case wasn't tested for several days By Rachael Rettner A coronavirus patient in Northern California who may be the first in the U.S. to catch the virus from within the community wasn't tested for the virus for several days after arriving at the hospital.
Coronavirus resources: US state and local health departments By Jeanna Bryner Here are links to coronavirus pages from U.S. state and local health departments, where you can get practical information for your locale and the spread of COVID-19.
Chinese moon rover peers beneath surface of mysterious lunar far side By Mike Wall The first published data from the Yutu 2 rover's ground-penetrating radar instrument reveal the layered structure beneath the gray dirt of Von Kármán Crater's floor.
A US coronavirus outbreak is almost inevitable. Here's how you can prepare. By Nicoletta Lanese The CDC has said we need to prepare for a widespread COVID-19 outbreak. How?
Mysterious, centuries-old rock inscription finally deciphered By Mindy Weisberger For decades, an enigmatic inscription in a rock on a French beach defied translation. But experts finally decoded the puzzling text.
Polar bear photos: Stunning shots capture Earth's icons of climate change By Jeanna Bryner On International Polar Bear Day, let's celebrate the largest of the bear species with these magnificent polar bear photos.
Northern California reports first case of coronavirus not tied to travel By Tia Ghose A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in a Northern California resident who had no travel history to an affected area and no known contact with a person previously diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Trump announces Pence will be 'coronavirus czar' By Rachael Rettner President Trump announces that Vice President Pence will take the lead in the government's response to the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
