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Antiseptic-tolerant germs spread through the air in hospitals, early study hintsTrace amounts of antiseptic chemicals in hospital rooms may be driving tolerance and resistance in bacteria, a study finds.
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Homo erectus' tools include stunning geodes and fossils, possibly as a way to connect with the cosmos, study findsHomo erectus may have deliberately selected rocks embedded with fossils and crystals to craft their hand axes — possibly to serve as mediators between humans and the cosmos.
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Physicists entangle two moving atoms for the first time, validating 'spooky' quantum theoryFor the first time, scientists have observed quantum entanglement in the momentum of massive particles. The result, decades in the making, could help physicists probe the relationship between quantum mechanics and gravity.
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'I have not processed what we just did': Artemis II astronauts share all in first news conference since splashdownThe Artemis II crew have spoken publicly for the first time since their return to Earth.
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Sperm quality is at its peak in the summer, study findsSeasonal shifts in behavior — not temperature — may subtly influence sperm motility. Whether this variation in sperm quality influences fertility remains to be seen.
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Scientists are trying to build a vaccine that works against almost any respiratory pathogen — here's how close they are.A nasal spray in mice boosted lung immunity against viruses, bacteria and allergens — but a truly universal vaccine is still years away.
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Ancient Egyptian stone monument depicting a Roman emperor as a pharaoh discovered in LuxorA stone slab depicting the Roman emperor Tiberius was found during restoration work at the Karnak temple complex in Luxor.
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AI for breakup texts? How 'sycophantic' chatbots are messing with our ability to handle difficult social situations.Overly agreeable AI responses to interpersonal issues could mess with human moral perspectives.
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Artemis II splashes down, the kākāpō bounces back, the Shroud of Turin gets weirder, and a functional cure for type 1 diabetesScience news this week April 11, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
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10 Artemis II photos that define humanity's return to the moonFrom spectacular views of Earth to a unique total solar eclipse, Artemis II's most breathtaking images tell the story of humanity's return to deep space after more than 50 years.
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'I'm at a loss for words': Artemis II mission comes home to joy and cheers after historic 10-day missionNASA's 10-day moon mission has officially ended with a "bullseye landing"
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'Welcome home, Integrity': Artemis II crew return to Earth after 'bullseye landing' caps historic moon missionLive Blog The Artemis II crew have safely landed in the Pacific Ocean after a historic flight around the moon. Take a look back at our live blog's launch coverage from the hours and seconds until splashdown.
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There are 'reasons to be confident' about faulty Artemis II heat shield ahead of 25,000 mph reentry, space expert Ed Macaulay saysNASA's Artemis II heat shield is about to face its ultimate test as the Orion crew prepares for reentry. Physics and data science lecturer Ed Macaulay tells Live Science reasons to be confident ahead of today's historic splashdown.
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The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photosAs Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.
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'More questions than answers': Experts baffled by Alaskan mammal-eating orcas spotted near SeattleThree orcas from Alaska surfaced in the waters between Washington state and Canada in March, an area where they've never been documented.
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Changing 'just one DNA letter' in female mice triggers growth of male genitaliaScientists discovered that making a very small change to female mice's DNA caused them to develop male reproductive organs.
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AI war games almost always escalate to nuclear strikes, simulation showsA new study reveals that AI decision-making during conflicts is naturally prone to escalation.
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Ancient Korean society practiced human sacrifice and high inbreeding, researchers findA genomic analysis of dozens of ancient Korean skeletons revealed a special "sacrificial caste" of people.
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Chimpanzees in Uganda are locked in a deadly 'civil war' after their group split apart — and scientists don't know whyThe first well-observed "civil war" in wild chimpanzees reveals that shifting social ties alone can fracture a group, igniting deadly conflict between former friends.
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