'1-in-10-billion' star system is doomed to explode in a fiery kilonova By Stephanie Pappas published 4 February 23 Scientists have discovered an extremely rare star system that is doomed to explode in a 'kilonova' caused by the merger of two neutron stars.
Do bees have knees? By JoAnna Wendel published 4 February 23 Bees do have a femur and a tibia, but do they have a kneecap like ours?
The moon has a hidden tide that pulls on Earth's magnetosphere, new study reveals By Harry Baker published 3 February 23 Researchers have detected fluctuations in Earth's magnetosphere created by the same tidal forces that the moon exerts on the oceans.
Eye drops recalled after CDC links them to vision loss, 1 death By Nicoletta Lanese published 3 February 23 An eye drop product linked to a cluster of serious bacterial infections has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer.
What is cadence in running and why is it important? By Lily Canter published 3 February 23 From step rates to stride lengths, here’s everything you need to know about cadence in running.
This MacBook Air M1 deal is the cheapest way to get a new MacBook right now By Lloyd Coombes published 3 February 23 Grab a student laptop bargain as Best Buy slashes the price of the MacBook Air M1.
17-pound meteorite found in Antarctica, likely hidden for millennia, is perfectly intact By Harry Baker published 2 February 23 On a recent expedition to Antarctica, researchers discovered five perfectly-preserved meteorites that have likely been hiding beneath the ice for thousands of years.
Ultra-rare 'rainbow clouds' light up the Arctic Circle like auroras in stunning new photos By Harry Baker published 31 January 23 Rare clouds that give off bright, multi-colored light like an aurora were recently spotted at multiple locations in the Arctic. But what causes them?
'1-in-10-billion' star system is doomed to explode in a fiery kilonova By Stephanie Pappas published 4 February 23 Scientists have discovered an extremely rare star system that is doomed to explode in a 'kilonova' caused by the merger of two neutron stars.
Massive, volcano-like eruption may explain dead star's mysterious slowdown By Ben Turner published 2 February 23 A volcano-like eruption on the surface of a dead neutron star could explain its sudden slowdown and the slew of fast radio bursts that followed
Viking warriors sailed the seas with their pets, bone analysis finds By Kristina Killgrove published 1 February 23 A Viking cemetery in England doesn't just hold the cremated remains of these warriors but also the beloved animals they brought from Scandinavia.
Stockpile of 2,000-year-old gemstones found in Roman bathhouse drain By Jennifer Nalewicki published 1 February 23 What caused a clog in this 2,000-year-old Roman bathhouse? A treasure trove of gemstones, that’s what.
Eye drops recalled after CDC links them to vision loss, 1 death By Nicoletta Lanese published 3 February 23 An eye drop product linked to a cluster of serious bacterial infections has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer.
What is cadence in running and why is it important? By Lily Canter published 3 February 23 From step rates to stride lengths, here’s everything you need to know about cadence in running.
Rat brain injuries 'plugged' with lab-grown human minibrains in world-first experiment By Nicoletta Lanese published 2 February 23 Scientists transplanted human brain organoids into rats to repair injuries to their visual processing systems.
Do bees have knees? By JoAnna Wendel published 4 February 23 Bees do have a femur and a tibia, but do they have a kneecap like ours?
How accurate are Punxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day forecasts? By Live Science Staff published 2 February 23 The rodent has been predicting the start of spring since 1887. But how good is Phil at his prognostications?
'Leonardo DiCaprio' snake with bright orange eyes discovered in Panama jungle By Joshua A. Krisch published 2 February 23 Five species of previously unknown snakes with stunning eyes were discovered in jungle trees, and one was named after Leonardo DiCaprio. But mining threatens them all.
Flying saucers to mind control: 24 declassified military & CIA secrets By Denise Chow, Elizabeth Peterson published 27 January 23 From programs to build supersonic flying saucers to atomic bombs, here are the most fascinating declassified military and CIA secrets.
Does evolution ever go backward? By Michael Dhar published 15 January 23 In regressive evolution, organisms lose complex features and can appear to evolve "in reverse." But evolution doesn't retrace its steps, experts said.
How many times can you fold a piece of paper in half? By Charles Q. Choi published 7 January 23 It's easy to fold a piece of paper in half once, twice or even three or four times. But what's the highest number of times one piece of paper can be folded in half?
What's the difference between race and ethnicity? By Emma Bryce last updated 1 February 23 Race and ethnicity are terms that are sometimes used sloppily, almost interchangeably. But race and ethnicity are not the same thing.
Deductive reasoning vs. inductive reasoning By Alina Bradford, Mindy Weisberger last updated 30 January 23 Here's a look at the differences between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning, with examples of each type of scientific reasoning.
Are flat-earthers being serious? By Stephanie Pappas last updated 27 January 23 Flat-earthers believe one of the most curious conspiracy theories on the internet. Here's a look at what they believe and why.
This MacBook Air M1 deal is the cheapest way to get a new MacBook right now By Lloyd Coombes published 3 February 23 Grab a student laptop bargain as Best Buy slashes the price of the MacBook Air M1.
Save almost 50% on these Celestron Outland binoculars - perfect for nature lovers and stargazers By Lloyd Coombes published 2 February 23 These Celestron Outland X binoculars are perfect for bird-watching, taking on safari, or for gazing up at the night sky, and now they're $50 off.
Experience the virtual world like never before with the Meta Quest Pro, now $400 off By Lloyd Coombes published 31 January 23 Float through space, conduct an orchestra, or play some basketball all from the comfort of your living room with the Meta Quest Pro, now down to just $1099.99.