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Archaeology -- 'Biological time capsules': How DNA from cave dirt is revealing clues about early humans and Neanderthals1 day ago
Arts & Entertainment -- Live Science Christmas crossword puzzle: The average U.S. citizen consumes over 3,500 of these on Christmas Day - 7 across3 days ago
Human Behavior -- About Live Science1 month ago
Human Evolution -- 'An extreme end of human genetic variation': Ancient humans were isolated in southern Africa for nearly 100,000 years, and their genetics are stunningly different21 days ago
Neuroscience -- Brain scans reveal 'dial' that helps keep us from getting lost8 days ago
Extraterrestrial Life -- Scientists are debating a 70-year-old UFO mystery as new images come to light22 days ago
Neuroscience -- 'Intelligence comes at a price, and for many species, the benefits just aren't worth it': A neuroscientist's take on how human intellect evolved20 days ago
Archaeology -- Neanderthals made fire, orcas and dolphins team up, and the 'Star of Bethlehem' explored9 days ago
Particle Physics -- Historic search for 'huge missing piece' of the universe reveals new secrets of particle physics15 days ago
Space -- That was the week in science: Second earthquake hits Japan | Geminids to peak | NASA loses contact with Mars probe10 days ago
Extraterrestrial Life -- Is it aliens? Here's why that's the least important question about 3I/ATLAS.4 days ago
'What the heck is this?' James Webb telescope spots inexplicable planet with diamonds and soot in its atmosphere - By - Elizabeth Howell - published - 24 December 25 - Scientists using the James Webb telescope observed a distant exoplanet with an atmosphere of soot and diamonds, challenging all explanations.1 day ago
3,300-year-old cremations found in Scotland suggest the people died in a mysterious catastrophic event - By - Owen Jarus - published - 22 December 25 - Five urns holding cremated human remains from 3,300 years ago have been discovered in Scotland.3 days ago
Scientists claim 'Lucy' may not be our direct ancestor after all, stoking fierce debate - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 22 December 25 - Recent fossil finds could mean that "Lucy" wasn't our direct ancestor, some scientists say. Others strongly disagree.3 days ago
Japan laser weapon trial, comet 3I/ATLAS bids farewell, and AI solves 'impossible' math problems - By - Ben Turner - published - 20 December 25 - Science news this week - Dec. 20, 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.5 days ago
Scientists build 'most accurate' quantum computing chip ever thanks to new silicon-based computing architecture - By - Tristan Greene - published - 20 December 25 - Researchers say they have created the world's first scalable atomic quantum processor that achieves record-breaking 99.99% fidelity.5 days ago
'Unprecedented' protoplanet collision spotted in 'Eye of Sauron' star system just 25 light-years from Earth - By - Ivan Farkas - published - 20 December 25 - Scientists watching the nearby Fomalhaut star system have directly seen two protoplanets smash together for the first time. Then, they saw it happen again.5 days ago
That was the week in science: Farewell comet 3I/ATLAS | Starlink tumbles from orbit | AI's giant carbon footprint - By - Patrick Pester, Ben Turner - last updated - 19 December 25 - LIVE - Friday, Dec. 19, 2025: Your daily feed of the biggest discoveries and breakthroughs making headlines.3 days ago
Last of its kind dodo relative spotted in a remote Samoan rainforest11 hours ago
Neuroscience word search - Find all the parts of the brain11 hours ago
Archaeological artifacts should not be for sale in thrift shops. But putting them in a museum is harder than it sounds.11 hours ago
Science history: James Webb Space Telescope launches - and promptly cracks our view of the universe - Dec. 25, 202111 hours ago
'Gospel stories themselves tell of dislocation and danger': A historian describes the world Jesus was born into11 hours ago