7.5-foot-long sword from 4th-century Japan may have 'protected' deceased from evil spirits By Tom Metcalfe published 6 February 23 Archaeologists have unearthed an oversized ceremonial iron sword and a bronze mirror shaped like a shield from a 1,600-year-old burial mound in Nara, Japan.
Parkinson's disease: Risks, symptoms and treatment By Cari Nierenberg, Joe Phelan last updated 6 February 23 Around 500,000 Americans are currently diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease.
Statue of slain Roman emperor dressed as Hercules found near sewer in Rome By Owen Jarus published 6 February 23 Archaeologists in Rome have discovered a statue of an ancient Roman emperor who is dressed to look like Hercules.
What is sleep hypnosis and does it really work? By Lou Mudge published 6 February 23 Sleep hypnosis could be a potential therapy for sleep disorders, but more research is needed.
Psilocybin: Facts about the main ingredient in psychedelic 'magic' mushrooms By Cari Nierenberg last updated 6 February 23 Reference Psilocybin, like other psychedelics, is illegal in the United States, but controlled doses may have therapeutic effects.
17th-century Frenchwoman's 'innovative' gold dental work was likely torturous to her teeth By Tom Metcalfe published 6 February 23 The teeth of an aristocratic French woman who lived at the turn of the 17th century were held in place with fine gold wires, a new study has found.
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.
Hidden tide in Earth's magnetospheric 'plasma ocean' revealed in new study 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.
7.5-foot-long sword from 4th-century Japan may have 'protected' deceased from evil spirits By Tom Metcalfe published 6 February 23 Archaeologists have unearthed an oversized ceremonial iron sword and a bronze mirror shaped like a shield from a 1,600-year-old burial mound in Nara, Japan.
When did Rome fall? By Tom Metcalfe published 3 February 23 Many historians consider the fall of the Western Roman Empire to have been when the emperor Romulus Augustulus abdicated, but not all historians agree.
Parkinson's disease: Risks, symptoms and treatment By Cari Nierenberg, Joe Phelan last updated 6 February 23 Around 500,000 Americans are currently diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease.
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.
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.
