This man can't see numbers. But his brain can. By Yasemin Saplakoglu A rare degenerative brain disorder made it impossible for this man to see the numbers 2 through 9.
Nonbinary astronomers need better support from their field, study finds By Chelsea Gohd Gender equality in astronomy doesn't end with the male/female gender binary.
Space Perspective wants to take tourists on balloon rides to the stratosphere By Mike Wall Space Perspective aims to send paying customers and payloads to the stratosphere in its Spaceship Neptune, a balloon-borne capsule that's scheduled to make its first test flights early next year.
Your risk of severe COVID-19 may be affected by blood type, new genetic analysis suggests By Mindy Weisberger Genetic analysis suggests why young and otherwise healthy people who developed COVID-19 sometimes experienced severe respiratory symptoms.
Why some physicists really think there's a 'mirror universe' hiding in space-time By Rafi Letzter What happens when you turn space-time upside-down?
Scientists just sampled the most pristine air on Earth. Here's what they found. By Kathryn Moore, Jun Uetake, Thomas Hill Atmospheric scientists sampled the most pristine air on Earth, just above the Southern Ocean. They found some surprises.
How do our eyes move in perfect synchrony? By Benjamin Plackett It's thanks to a constantly improving alliance of neurons and muscles.
Death from above? Fireball may have destroyed ancient Syrian village By Nola Taylor Redd An ancient Syrian village was destroyed by a fireball from the sky, scientists suspect.
Does charcoal toothpaste really whiten teeth? By Donavyn Coffey Activated charcoal can protect against some poisons, but can it help whiten your smile?
The 'ring of fire' solar eclipse of 2020 occurs Sunday. Here's how to watch online. By Elizabeth Howell A "ring of fire" solar eclipse will briefly appear in parts of Africa and Asia this weekend, and if you aren't out there in person, you can take in the spectacular show online.
An annular solar eclipse is happening on the summer solstice. (But no, it’s not the end of days.) By Laura Geggel An annular eclipse and the summer solstice are both happening this weekend. But don't worry, it's not the end of days.
Coronavirus devastates indigenous tribes in the Brazilian Amazon By Yasemin Saplakoglu Dozens of indigenous communities are fighting the virus brought in by the outside world.
Why COVID-19 kills some people and spares others. Here's what scientists are finding. By Live Science Staff
Does Planet Nine really exist? By Paul Sutter For the past few years, the possibility of a new (and big!) planet hanging around in the far outer solar system has tantalized scientists and the public alike. Is "Planet Nine" out there or not?
Live Science podcast 'Life's Little Mysteries' special report: Coronavirus (June 18) 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.
Amazing photos show 463-pound gorilla being CT scanned By Mindy Weisberger When an adult male gorilla in a South African zoo developed breathing problems, wildlife specialists diagnosed the ailment with CT scans.
Tainted sexual enhancement supplements linked with dangerously low blood sugar in 17 men By Rachael Rettner The outbreak occurred in Virginia men who bought the supplement from local convenient stores.
Person who had measles 100 years ago helps scientists trace origins of virus By Nicoletta Lanese A preserved lung helped scientists rewrite the virus's history.
'It's not ours': Government denies knowledge of strange 'UFO' over Japanese city By Brandon Specktor A strange balloon-shaped 'UFO' appeared and disappeared over the city of Sendai, Japan on Wednesday (June 17).
Ancient Antarctic sea monster may have laid this football-size egg By Laura Geggel Chilean scientists nicknamed the fossil "The Thing" after a 1982 sci-fi movie based in Antarctica.
