Geoengineering: Can we control the weather? By Ailsa Harvey published 10 January 22 Reference Geoengineering is the use of technology to alter Earth's climate. This can take place on Earth or in space
Weird structures near Earth's core may be scars from a primordial interplanetary collision By Brandon Specktor published 7 January 22 A collision with a Mars-size planet 4.5 billion years ago may have left a permanent impact on our planet's deep mantle.
Deforestation: Facts, causes & effects By Sarah Derouin published 6 January 22 Deforestation can include clearing the land for farming or livestock, or using the timber for fuel, construction or manufacturing.
Periodic Table of Elements By Tim Sharp, Jeanna Bryner published 5 January 22 The Periodic Table, first created by Dmitri Mendeleev, organizes all of the known elements in an informative array.
Is Earth expanding or shrinking? By Donavyn Coffey published 2 January 22 Do scientists know if Earth is shrinking or expanding, and if this difference over time will threaten life on our planet?
Scientists create never-before-seen isotope of magnesium By Tom Metcalfe published 1 January 22 Scientists have just created the world's lightest form of magnesium — a never-before-seen isotope with just six neutrons in its atomic nuclei.
What are the largest rainforests in the world? By Patrick Pester published 1 January 22 Rainforests are home to half of the world's plant and animal species. Here are the five largest rainforests in the world.
England museum scientists discover more than 550 new species in 2021 By Patrick Pester published 31 December 21 The Natural History Museum in London described more than 500 new species in 2021, including massive extinct dinosaurs and tiny shrimp-like crustaceans.
Famed naturalist E.O. Wilson, 'Darwin's natural heir,' dies at 92 By Patrick Pester published 30 December 21 World leading naturalist E.O. Wilson has passed away at the age of 92. He was known as "Darwin’s natural heir" and the world's top authority on the study of ants.
Unimaginable diversity of life discovered beneath Antarctic ice shelf By Cameron Duke published 30 December 21
8 ominous climate milestones reached in 2021 By Mindy Weisberger published 29 December 21 Signs of accelerating global warming abounded this year, but we could still prevent the worst-case scenarios — if we act soon.
10 times volcanoes blew our minds in 2021 By Harry Baker published 29 December 21 Here are the 10 best volcano stories published in 2021.
10 times nature stunned us in 2021 By Ben Turner published 29 December 21 Here's a rundown of some of the nature discoveries that wowed us this year.
10 coolest non-dinosaur fossils unearthed in 2021 By Harry Baker published 28 December 21 A list of the 10 coolest stories about non-dinosaur fossil discoveries published in 2021.
10 weird creatures found in the deep sea in 2021 By Harry Baker published 28 December 21 A list of the 10 best stories about weird deep-sea creatures published in 2021.
Live Science's best of 2021: Writers' choice By Mindy Weisberger published 27 December 21 In a year of unusual and surprising news at Live Science, these stories stood out.
Is Mount Everest really the tallest mountain on Earth? By Joe Phelan published 26 December 21 Other mountains could be considered Earth's tallest; it just depends how you measure them.
Darkness caused by dino-killing asteroid snuffed out life on Earth in 9 months By Mindy Weisberger published 22 December 21 After an asteroid struck at the end of the Cretaceous period, debris from wildfires filled the atmosphere and blocked sunlight across Earth, causing ecosystem collapse and extinctions.
Here's the science of the winter solstice By Laura Geggel published 21 December 21 Today's winter solstice will boast the year's fewest hours of daylight for the Northern Hemisphere. Here's why.
What is Lake Vostok? By Becky Oskin, Nicoletta Lanese published 20 December 21 Lake Vostok lies buried under miles of ice in East Antarctica.
