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Virtual reality image of a mummy projected in the foreground with four computer monitors in the background on a desk, each showing a different aspect of the inside of the mummy.

'Pregnant' ancient Egyptian mummy with 'cancer' actually wasn't pregnant and didn't have cancer, new study finds

Kristina Killgrove published 13 March 25

The mummy of a first-century-B.C. individual found in Egypt was not pregnant and did not have cancer, according to a new CT study.

a full moon with an orange hue

Full moons of 2025: When is the next full moon?

Jamie Carter last updated 13 March 25

When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2025, including the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 13-14.

an illustration showing the moon getting progressively darker and then turning red during a total lunar eclipse

The 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse is visible in North America tonight — here's how to see it

Jamie Carter last updated 13 March 25

The full moon rises tonight. Here's everything you need to know about how to see the first "blood moon" total lunar eclipse since 2022, and the only one visible from North America this year.

Young woman exercising on a rowing machine at home

How does rowing affect your heart, and is it different to running?

Anna Gora published 13 March 25

References Rowing machines and treadmills do not challenge your cardiovascular system in the same way, so what is the science behind it?

Illustration of the Zuchongzhi 3.0 quantum processor demonstrated by Jian-Wei Pan and colleagues.

China achieves quantum supremacy claim with new chip 1 quadrillion times faster than the most powerful supercomputers

Alan Bradley published 13 March 25

This new superconducting prototype quantum processor achieved benchmarking results to rival Google's new Willow QPU.

A group of three women of different generations wearing head coverings

Epigenetic 'scars' on the genome can be passed down by grandmothers, study finds

Jennifer Zieba published 13 March 25

In a story of collaboration and community, researchers identified intergenerational epigenetic changes caused by war and trauma in Syrian refugees.

Fossil upper left jaw and cheekbone alongside a recreation of the right side from H. aff. erectus — Human ancestors arrived in Western Europe much earlier than previously thought, fossil face fragments reveal Fragments of the left side of the skull of a human relative have been discovered in Spain, revealing the face of the oldest human ancestor ever discovered in Western Europe.

a reconstruction of a man with dark skin and hair — Most ancient Europeans had dark skin, eyes and hair up until 3,000 years ago, new research finds A new study charts the genetics of skin, hair and eye color in Europe over 45,000 years.

A photograph of researchers wrapping a mammoth tusk in plaster on the O2 Ranch in West Texas. — Rare mammoth tusk found on West Texas ranch Researchers have excavated a rare mammoth tusk discovered by a hunter on a West Texas ranch.

An illustration of McGinnis' nail tooth (Clavusodens mcginnisi) depicted hunting a crustation in a reef-like crinoidal forest during the Carboniferous period. — 340 million-year-old 'nail tooth' shark found deep inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky Scientists have found ancient nail tooth shark fossils deep inside Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, revealing new information about a mysterious group of extinct predators.

An artist's illustration of SPHEREx orbiting above Earth. — Liftoff! NASA launches SPHEREx telescope — an infrared observatory that will help JWST solve the mysteries of the universe NASA's newly-launched SPHEREx space telescope will offer a complementary 'panoramic' view to the JWST's high resolution infrared snapshots, enabling astronomers to study some of the universe's biggest mysteries.

a photo of a skull with red-stained teeth — 2,200-year-old grave in China contains 'Red Princess of the Silk Road' whose teeth were painted with a toxic substance Archaeologists in China have discovered a unique burial of a woman whose teeth had been painted with cinnabar, with a toxic red substance that contains mercury.

an illustration of men and women with their brains superimposed over the heads — Is there really a difference between male and female brains? Emerging science is revealing the answer. Brain scans, postmortem dissections, artificial intelligence and lab mice reveal differences in the brain that are linked to sex. Do we know what they mean?

Planet Earth

Scientists discover giant blobs deep inside Earth are 'evolving by themselves' — and we may finally know where they come from

By Stephanie Pappas published 11 March 25

Giant regions of the mantle where seismic waves slow down may have formed from subducted ocean crust, a new study finds.

'Take shelter!': Tornado strikes Florida's Seminole County, destroying homes and interrupting live TV broadcast

By Patrick Pester published 11 March 25

A tornado hit central Florida on Monday, destroying two homes, uprooting trees and disrupting a FOX TV show as it was tracking the storm live on air.

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How does rowing affect your heart, and is it different to running?
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China achieves quantum supremacy claim with new chip 1 quadrillion times faster than the most powerful supercomputers
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Space

A giant extraterrestrial 'wave' hit Earth 14 million years ago — and may have dramatically altered our planet's climate

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 12 March 25

Our solar system's journey around the center of the Milky Way takes it through varying galactic environments, and one may have had a lasting impact on Earth's climate, according to a new study.

Evidence for Stephen Hawking's unproven black hole theory may have just been found — at the bottom of the sea

By Paul Sutter published 11 March 25

The recent discovery of a stupendously powerful neutrino has left scientists scratching their heads. New research suggests it could be evidence that Stephen Hawking was right about the nature of black holes and the early universe.

archaeology

Jewish ritual bath discovered near Rome is the 'oldest discovery of its kind in the world'

By Kristina Killgrove published 12 March 25

A Jewish ritual bath known as a mikvah discovered in Ostia Antica is more than 1,500 years old.

'Find of a lifetime': 15th-century gold and silver coins discovered by amateur metal detectorists in Scotland

By Jess Thomson published 10 March 25

A collection of over 30 gold and silver English and Scottish coins from throughout the 1400s were discovered near the Scotland border by hobbyist metal detectorists.

Health

A high-resolution microscope image of two mitochondria side-by-side. The mitochondria are pink, purple and red, against a green background.

POLG diseases: Rare genetic conditions that starve cells of energy and afflicted the late Prince of Luxembourg

By Emily Cooke published 13 March 25

POLG-related diseases disrupt the function of the mitochondria, or "powerhouses" of the cell — starving them of energy.

Garmin Instinct 3 being tested by our reviewer

Garmin Instinct 3 review

By Andrew Williams published 12 March 25

Reviews Garmin's adventure smartwatch series gets an OLED screen option and more sizes, and we're impressed with the rugged Garmin Instinct 3 smartwatch because of it.

A close-up image of the face of a bat with their wings folded under their face

Diagnostic dilemma: Growing weed with bat poop left 2 men with deadly infections

By Emily Cooke published 12 March 25

Using bat poop to fertilize plants like cannabis can sometimes have deadly consequences. A report highlights two fatal cases that affected men in New York.

Viruses, Infections & Disease

Animals

166 million-year-old fossil found on Isle of Skye belongs to pony-size dinosaur from Jurassic

By Jess Thomson published 10 March 25

A fossil that was first discovered over 50 years ago has finally been identified as a dinosaur that lived around 166 million years ago, during the Jurassic Period.

Megalodon may have grown up to 80 feet long — far larger than previous estimates

By Jess Thomson published 9 March 25

New study suggests megalodons may have grown 15 feet longer than some previous estimates, had enormous babies, and didn't look like supersized great white sharks.

Extinct species

Do 'elephant graveyards' really exist?

By Emma Bryce published 9 March 25

Stories of vast graveyards where elephants go to die only scratch the surface of the fascinating death-related behaviors in these mammals.

Human Behavior

Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse

Best Lego sets for adults 2025: Science, nature & engineering sets for curious minds

By Kim Snaith last updated 13 March 25

From sets celebrating architecture and famous art to clever designs, these are the best Lego sets for adults.

Arts & Entertainment

Science at a crossroads: Dispatches from Friday's 'Stand Up for Science' rallies across the US

By Kristina Killgrove, Nicoletta Lanese published 8 March 25

Our science journalists reported on the Stand Up for Science rallies held in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina.

What counts as a phobia?

By Stephanie Pappas published 4 March 25

Specific phobias are out-of-proportion fears to objects, animals or situations, and fortunately, they can be treated.

Physics & Mathematics

Is ranch dressing a liquid or a solid? It's actually a 5th state of matter.

By Rae Robertson-Anderson published 11 March 25

Is ranch dressing a solid or a liquid? A physicist explains that the short answer is both … and neither.

Physics & Mathematics

Split image of merging black holes and a woolly mice.

Gravitational memory, woolly mice and more.

By Pandora Dewan published 8 March 25

Science news this week March 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Science news this week

A photograph of a silver clock in grass

Daylight saving time 2025: When does the time change, and why?

By Jeanna Bryner last updated 3 March 25

When does daylight saving time start in 2025? Here's a look at when the time changes this year, and why we change our clocks in the first place.

Physics & Mathematics

Chemistry

Digital generated image of solar panel with purple -blue reflection.

Nanoparticle breakthrough could bring 'holy grail' of solar power within reach

By Ben Turner published 11 March 25

Digital generated image of solar panel with purple-blue reflection.

Bouncing water drop

Scientists spot water molecules flipping before they split, and it could help them produce cheaper hydrogen fuel

By Ben Turner published 10 March 25

A photograph of a water droplet.

a woman wearing many layers clutches her scarf in her hands

New fabric can heat up more than 50 degrees to keep people warm in ultracold weather

By Victoria Atkinson published 1 February 25

A new smart fabric converts light into heat and can raise temperatures by more than 54 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) after just 10 minutes in the sun.

Technology

Quantum-inspired storage can store 100s of terabytes of data on a tiny crystal — with plans to make them into much larger discs

By Tim Danton published 12 March 25

Scientists have found a way to store hundreds of terabytes of data onto a tiny crystal, with plans to scale this up to a disc-sized device that can be compatible with modern computing.

Chinese Space Station Tiangong orbiting Earth. Maps used for the octane render.

China creates powerful spy satellite capable of seeing facial details from low orbit

By Alan Bradley published 11 March 25

New laser-based imaging technology is reportedly capable of capturing millimeter resolution from over 60 miles away.

The Apple watch series 10 watch on a colored background with Live Science deals image

Apple Watch Series 10 hits its lowest-ever price — this Apple deal is just too good to miss

By Paul Brett published 11 March 25

Deal Amazon has dropped the Apple Watch Series 10 price by $100 and it's also price-matched at Walmart and Best Buy

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