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Beautiful sunset in the Appalachian mountains of Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, in Autumn.

Hot blob beneath Appalachians formed when Greenland split from North America — and it's heading to New York

Sascha Pare published 29 July 25

A hot blob currently beneath the Appalachians may have peeled off from Greenland around 80 million years ago and moved to where it is today at a rate of 12 miles per million years, scientists have found.

A jellyfish with a strange knob on it's umbrella-like bell structure.

A mysterious barrier in the Atlantic divides weird deep-sea jellyfish cousins

Sascha Pare published 29 July 25

Researchers have mapped the distribution of a jellyfish subspecies and found that creatures which lack a distinctive "knob" are somehow prevented from leaving the Arctic.

an illustration of a man's silouette, with the top half of the head fading as if into a fog

Dementia: What are the signs and symptoms of dementia, and how is it treated?

Shira Gordon published 29 July 25

Learn about dementia, how it affects people, how it's diagnosed and what treatments are available.

Five planets encircle a bright star in the darkness of space.

5th planet found orbiting nearby star may lie in habitable zone

Samantha Mathewson . published 29 July 25

A super-Earth exoplanet has been detected within the habitable zone of a nearby red dwarf star, where liquid water might exist on its surface under the right atmospheric conditions.

Western sichuan basin.

400-mile-long chain of fossilized volcanoes discovered beneath China

Aubrey Zerkle published 29 July 25

Researchers recently discovered a huge chain of extinct volcanoes buried deep below South China that formed when two tectonic plates collided during the breakup of Rodinia, around 800 million years ago.

A photograph of the soul house on which an ancient Egyptian left a handprint.

4,000-year-old handprint discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb offering

Patrick Pester published 29 July 25

Researchers have unveiled an ancient Egyptian handprint that was left on a soul house tomb offering 4,000 years ago.

An animation of the moon passing in front of the sun — NASA spacecraft snaps images of lunar transit and Earth eclipse on the same day — see the photos The Solar Dynamics Observatory saw a lunar transit and an Earth eclipse on July 25 — the first when the moon passed between it and the sun, and another when Earth did the same.

A neutrophil granulocyte (yellow) has ejected a NET (green) to capture bacteria (purple). A red blood cell (orange) is also trapped in the NET. — Mitochondria aren't only the 'powerhouses of cells' — they also battle germs Mitchondria may be "watchtowers" of the immune system, contributing to our defenses against germs.

An illustration of a glowing orb emitting a burst of light — Scientists discover fast-spinning 'unicorn' object that defies physics Astronomers have detected a puzzling 'unicorn' object that's speeding up rather than slowing down, contrary to the laws of physics.

a close up on a delivery pizza in a box with a hand reaching in to take a slice — Pizzeria mishap left at least 85 people intoxicated with THC after infused oil used for dough In 2024, an odd outbreak of THC intoxication hit more than 80 people in Wisconsin after a pizzeria accidentally used oil infused with the psychoactive ingredient.

CPU processing data with futuristic electronic circuit and glowing lines, representing artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, and high-speed connection. — Scientists use quantum machine learning to create semiconductors for the first time – and it could transform how chips are made Researchers have found a way to make the chip design and manufacturing process much easier — by tapping into a hybrid blend of artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

a photo of a woman with a c-section scar holding a baby — Planned C-sections linked to increased risk of childhood leukemia in study: What to know A new study underscores a known link between planned C-sections and the risk of ALL, a childhood cancer. But overall, the risk is still very small, experts caution.

Side-by-side satellite photos showing the emergence and disappearance of a small island in the ocean — 'Ghost island' appears after underwater eruption, then vanishes into the Caspian Sea A series of photos taken between 2022 and 2024 shows the emergence and rapid disappearance of a volcanic "ghost island" off the coast of Azerbaijan.

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Planet Earth

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?

By Perri Thaler published 28 July 25

The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped belt of volcanoes known for explosive eruptions and intense earthquakes.

Earth appears to be developing new never-before-seen human-made seasons, study finds

By Felicia Liu, Thomas Smith published 27 July 25

Seasons are more than just divisions of time — they are our connection with nature.

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Dementia: What are the signs and symptoms of dementia, and how is it treated?
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5th planet found orbiting nearby star may lie in habitable zone
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400-mile-long chain of fossilized volcanoes discovered beneath China
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4,000-year-old handprint discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb offering

Space

When did our solar system's planets form? Discovery of tiny meteorite may challenge the timeline

By Samantha Mathewson Partner Content Created With Space. published 27 July 25

Analysis of an ancient meteorite suggests that rocky planets both near and distant from the sun may have formed at the same time, challenging current models of our solar system’s evolution.

Astronomers witness a newborn planet emerging from the dust around a sun-like star: Space photo of the week

By Jamie Carter published 27 July 25

The Very Large Telescope in Chile has found, for the first time, an infant planet nestled in spiral arms of dust around a distant sun-like star.

archaeology

Meskalamdug's Helmet: One of the world's oldest helmets depicts a Mesopotamian prince's man bun

By Kristina Killgrove published 28 July 25

This 15-karat gold helmet was discovered in a royal tomb at Ur, but it may only have been worn for ceremonial purposes.

The Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum.

What happened to Rome after the empire fell?

By Owen Jarus published 28 July 25

Rome continued on after the Western Roman Empire fell but faced war and a population crash.

World of science

Health

Mental 'time travel' may help restore fading memories

By RJ Mackenzie published 28 July 25

A new study suggests that recalling the context in which a memory was made can help to restore the memory after it has started to erode.

Memories aren't static in the brain — they 'drift' over time

By Nicoletta Lanese published 28 July 25

A new mouse study of spatial memory suggests that the brain's representation of places "drifts" over time.

Why is heart cancer so rare?

By Julie Phillippi published 26 July 25

Studying why heart cells are less likely to become cancerous can provide clues to improving heart regeneration and treatments for heart disease.

Animals

An illustration of Macadens olson hunting in the Mississippian Sea.

Ancient shark discovered deep inside world's longest cave system

By Patrick Pester published 28 July 25

The National Park Service has announced another ancient shark discovery at Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. The latest find, named Macadens olsoni, had a unique curved row of teeth and lived around 340 million years ago.

Extinct species

Why do cats hate water?

By Marilyn Perkins published 27 July 25

It's a well-known fact that most cats despise getting wet. But why?

Virginia Opossum in the snow.

Virginia opossums: The American marsupials that have barely changed since the time of the dinosaurs

By Lydia Smith published 26 July 25

Virginia opossums are the only marsupial species in North America.

Human Behavior

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Live Science crossword puzzle #4: The building blocks of DNA — 14 across

By Harry Baker last updated 28 July 25

Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

Arts & Entertainment

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Live Science crossword puzzle #3: Mathematical term for a whole number — 5 down

By Harry Baker published 28 July 25

Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

Arts & Entertainment

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Live Science crossword puzzle #2: Pigment in plants where photosynthesis occurs — 13 across

By Harry Baker published 21 July 25

Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

Arts & Entertainment

Physics & Mathematics

'Paraparticles' would be a third kingdom of quantum particle

By Shalma Wegsman published 13 July 25

A new proposal makes the case that paraparticles — a new category of quantum particle — could be created in exotic materials.

Quantum Physics

Where do atoms come from? A physicist explains.

By Stephen L. Levy published 25 June 25

Almost everything on Earth is made up of atoms, but where do these fundamental building blocks come from?

Physics & Mathematics

'Dreadful danger for all mankind': Einstein's powerful anti-war letter goes up for auction

By Joanna Thompson published 20 June 25

A fiery letter written by Albert Einstein in 1954 is going to auction. The letter details Einstein's thoughts on his part in developing atomic weapons, and hails Mahatma Gandhi as a political genius.

Physics & Mathematics

Chemistry

3D illustration of two gold bars laying on regular stacked layer of 1kg 999,9 fine gold bar ingots.

Can other metals be turned into gold?

By Victoria Atkinson published 21 July 25

Other metals might be worth their weight in gold, but can they be turned into it?

Patterns on a black background.

Trippy liquid 'fireworks' appear when scientists try to mix unmixable fluids

By Damien Pine published 20 July 25

When two fluids don't mix well, they sometimes form strange patterns called "viscous fingering," or Saffman-Taylor instability. Studying these patterns can help scientists understand how to design systems for carbon storage, a key part of managing climate change.

A cross-section of the new copper alloy, with the orange dots representing copper atoms, the yellow tantalum atoms, and the blue lithium atoms.

Scientists create ultra-tough copper alloy that is stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of 1500 F

By Ben Turner published 23 April 25

The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.

Technology

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Best cameras 2025

By Kimberley Lane last updated 29 July 25

We've rounded up the best cameras on the market that deliver impressive image quality, reliable autofocus and intuitive handling for any and every photographic style.

Abstract Artificial Intelligence component - 3d rendered close up image of CPU.

Scientists hit quantum computer error rate of 0.000015% — a world record achievement that could lead to smaller and faster machines

By Tristan Greene published 28 July 25

The record-breaking achievement could lead to practical, utility-scale quantum computers that are both smaller and faster.

This obscure, 80-year-old machine might be the key to unlocking the full potential of AI today

By Martin Rudorfer published 27 July 25

Opinion Leading American engineer and scientist Vannevar Bush thought that the memex was the answer to information nightmare of the 1940s.

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