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The sale of the Nanotyrannus "Jodi" for over $47 million shines a stark light on the commodification of Earth's history, say Kristi Curry Rogers and Lindsay Zanno.
Magma and a possible environment for ancient life might be present on Mars in the region of a large volcano on the Red Planet.
The ozone hole above Antarctica is unusually large right now, and it might signal a shift in how the gap in Earth's protective layer behaves.
A high-status burial surprised archaeologists when they discovered leprosy in a man's bones from the fifth century.
New findings suggest that "food challenges" can help prevent children from being saddled with unnecessary allergy diagnoses.
A half-built neutrino telescope on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea searched for cracks in one of physics' most basic invariances. It came up empty, but its limits rival those of detectors many times its size.
An analysis of plant fossils preserved in amber from Myanmar revealed that the West Burma Block, a chunk of crust that broke off of Australia, seeded Southeast Asia's lush tropical forests.
A Roman-era belt buckle discovered in a Ukrainian forest hints at the ancient conflict between the Romans and the Dacians.
Magma and a possible environment for ancient life might be present on Mars in the region of a large volcano on the Red Planet.
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Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are decoding grizzly bears' behavior to learn how they navigate a human-dominated world. What they find could build a safer future for both species.
Magma and a possible environment for ancient life might be present on Mars in the region of a large volcano on the Red Planet.
NASA's Swift Observatory is about to make a fiery reentry through Earth's atmosphere after a private mission to save it failed. Most of the spacecraft will burn up in orbit.
The best time to see meteors during the Southern Taurid meteor shower is coming up soon.
A recent rat study hinted that cosmic radiation could pose health risks for future Mars explorers. Live Science asks its readers whether they'd take the journey anyway.
Rats that were exposed to radiation similar to what Mars-bound astronauts might face showed higher levels of scar tissue in their hearts, indicating they were more vulnerable to heart failure.
A high-status burial surprised archaeologists when they discovered leprosy in a man's bones from the fifth century.
A Roman-era belt buckle discovered in a Ukrainian forest hints at the ancient conflict between the Romans and the Dacians.
Researchers identified a 5,300-year-old kidney stone in the burial of a Bronze Age cattle herder in Russia.
Satellite radar and underground electrical scans have revealed a 2,600-year-old structure at Buto, one of ancient Egypt's most sacred cities. The real surprise wasn't the walls — but what was underneath them.
This Roman glass cup can change from jade green to ruby red, and it features a mythical king who tried to banish Dionysus.
From dramatic lightning strikes to foreboding storm clouds, these stunning photographs capture the beauty, power and unpredictability of our planet's weather.
An analysis of plant fossils preserved in amber from Myanmar revealed that the West Burma Block, a chunk of crust that broke off of Australia, seeded Southeast Asia's lush tropical forests.
An American astronaut on board the ISS recently snapped a spectacular "fireball" streaking across the nighttime sky over West Africa. The striking "light show" shows a Russian rocket being vaporized as it reenters the upper atmosphere.
Each of Earth's hemispheres experiences summer, but how do they differ?
How to watch "Blue Planet III" online as Sir David Attenborough returns with a brand new six-part series exploring the world's oceans with new camera tech.
New findings suggest that "food challenges" can help prevent children from being saddled with unnecessary allergy diagnoses.
Researchers have created a self-charging toothbrush that helps fight the bacteria linked to cavities and gum disease while preventing plaque buildup.
A new mom experienced intense feelings of sadness whenever she breastfed.
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Live Science spoke with psychiatrist Anand Kumar about the next edition of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders", which will include biological factors like genetics in studying and diagnosing psychiatric conditions.
People who had no recollection of a lucid dream over the past three years developed the skill after one month of performing a novel training regimen twice a week, neuroscientists report.
Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are decoding grizzly bears' behavior to learn how they navigate a human-dominated world. What they find could build a safer future for both species.
The sale of the Nanotyrannus "Jodi" for over $47 million shines a stark light on the commodification of Earth's history, say Kristi Curry Rogers and Lindsay Zanno.
Thanks to a yellow pigment that filters out sunlight, barreleyes can't be fooled by a common deep-sea camouflage tactic.
Chemical signatures found in a Brazilian dinosaur bone may be preserved red blood cells, a new study suggests, but not all experts agree.
Blue whale sightings have fallen off dramatically near the Galápagos. El Niño may be to blame.
In his new book, "Liars, Cheats and Copycats," biologist James O'Hanlon surveys deception across the animal kingdom and asks whether any of it adds up to lying.
A new study revealed that people who rely on AI for basic tasks become less motivated over time. Live Science polled its readers on whether they have experienced this situation.
Researchers hope recursive self-improvement could tackle the skyrocketing costs of developing advanced AI models. But is it viable?
The promise of AI automation to fix the administrative problems facing universities is a fallacy. These systems will only increase the burdens of already-struggling institutions.
A new study revealed that people who rely on AI for basic tasks like math problems became less motivated over time. In response, Live Science polled its readers to see if they agree with these findings.
In a set of problem-solving experiments, researchers found that people who used AI to get answers were more likely to give up and fail when that help was removed, compared with people who did not use AI.
AI companies know they are being held hostage by each other, and that they need to take action to self-regulate before they suffer major reputational and legal consequences. There is a blueprint on how they can do it.
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A half-built neutrino telescope on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea searched for cracks in one of physics' most basic invariances. It came up empty, but its limits rival those of detectors many times its size.
A hypothetical particle could have briefly held more energy than everything else in the infant universe combined, which could help explain how matter won out over antimatter.
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A new look at the uranium and heavy water used by the Nazis reveals whether they were close to making a reactor for an atomic bomb.
Einstein's theory of relativity just got put to the test by the lightest binary neutron star system ever discovered.
Atoms confined to a single line can bind into clusters called Bethe strings. A new experiment points to a mix of many such clusters, though the evidence is still indirect.
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