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Science of 'The Meg': How Scientists Know the World's Largest Shark Is Gone Forever
By Mindy Weisberger published
In the new movie, one, solitary Megalodon is still lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Is that possible?

'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' Skimps on Dinosaur Science
By Mindy Weisberger published
We're not asking for much — at least cover those dinos in a few feathers.

May the 4th Be With You As You Check Out These Amazing Animals of 'The Last Jedi'
By Mindy Weisberger published
Today (May 4) — also known as Star Wars Day — Live Science is debuting a new movie-themed column and video series, where we'll be looking at how feature films represent science and scientists.

Science and Sci-Fi at the Movies in 2017
By Hanneke Weitering published
There was plenty of science in the movies that hit screens large and small in 2017.

94-Year-Old 'Ten Commandments' Sphinx Unearthed in Coastal Dunes
By Laura Geggel published

Photos: 1923 Sphinx from Movie Set Found Buried in Sandy Dune
By Laura Geggel published
A remarkably well-preserved plaster-of-paris sphinx was uncovered in the dunes along the California coast, near Santa Barbara.

Machine Dreams: 22 Human-Like Androids from Sci-Fi
By Mindy Weisberger published
Androids are a mainstay of science fiction, compelling audiences to question how we define what makes us human.

How Scientists Stored a Movie Inside DNA
By Rachael Rettner published
Researchers have encoded the data to make a short video into the DNA molecules of bacteria.
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