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500-Year-Old Hidden Images Revealed in Mexican 'Manuscript'
Smartphone-Connected Contact Lenses Give New Meaning to 'Eye Phone'
California's Blue Cut Wildfire Glows in Nighttime Satellite Photo
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Storytelling images on a deer-hide "manuscript" from Mexico have been seen for the first time in 500 years, thanks to sophisticated scanning technology that penetrated layers of chalk and plaster.
Apps allow you to link your smartphone to anything from your shoes, to your jewelry, to your doorbell — and soon, you may be able to add your contact lenses to that list.
The Blue Cut fire in California is hot. That heat allowed thermal sensors aboard the Landsat 8 satellite to capture a glowing image of the blaze at night.
TODAY
Scotland's Ancient Stone Circles Built to Align with Solstice Sun
The ancient stone monuments would have created an alignment with the sun during the winter and summer solstices, as well as during the major lunar standstill.
Lochte's Lies: How Science Explains Fibbers
Research on lying has revealed some interesting findings.
Earth's Oldest Oceanic Crust Uncovered in Mediterranean Sea
An ancient ocean may have formed earlier than scientists thought.
Mind-Body Link Traced to Specific Brain Regions
The brain's thinking centers and the body's stress-response centers are linked, new research shows.
Parasitic Worms Burrow into Walls of Woman's Stomach After Meal
A woman in Japan went to the hospital after eating a meal of raw fish that turned out to contain an extra, unwanted ingredient: parasitic worms that eventually burrowed into the walls of her stomach.
Glass Half Empty? Why You May Be Less Optimistic Than You Think
Humans' supposed "optimism bias" might not actually be a thing.
New Laser Created from Jellyfish's Fluorescent Proteins
Fluorescent proteins from jellyfish that were grown in bacteria have been used to create a laser for the first time, according to a new study.
Uber Rolls Out First Driverless Cars
A pilot program in Pittsburgh will offer Uber customers free rides in autonomous Volvo SUVs. Backup human driver included.
How to Stop a Zombie Apocalypse … with Science
If a "zombeism" disease emerged, how might we actually stop it? Answering this kind of question can tell scientists a lot about how a genuine highly infectious condition might spread.
T. Rex with Well-Preserved Skull Found in Montana's Hell Creek Formation
The famed Hell Creek Formation yields multiple bones from the iconic beast.
'RNA World': Scientists Inch Closer to Recreating Primordial Life
Researchers recreate a small piece of the world that formed the very first life.
YESTERDAY
Hummus: Nutrition Facts & Health Benefits
Hummus, a dip or spread made of mashed chickpeas (garbanzo beans), is low in calories and high in protein, and may help improve cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of heart disease.
300-Year-Old Secret 'Lucky' Shoe Found in Cambridge University Wall
The "magic" shoe was probably placed there during renovations between the end of the 1600s and the middle of the 1700s as a way to ward off evil spirits.
Sprawling Blue Cut Wildfire in California Spied by NASA Satellites
As a wildfire blazes through a mountain pass in Southern California, two NASA satellites were able to snap photos of the smoke from space.
How Do Green Screens Work?
Green screens' brightness and vivid color allows technicians to replace parts of film and TV images with anything from animated weather maps to the icy Wall guarded by Castle Black.
Drifting Tectonic Hotspot Overturns Himalayan Theory
A new study provides evidence that a patch of extreme rock-uplift in the eastern Himalayas — the area of greatest tectonic activity — has been slowly migrating northward.
YouTube's 'Physics Girl' Delivers on Fun and Science
Dianna Cowern, creator and host of YouTube's "Physics Girl," uses a playful approach to explain physics and how it shapes our lives and the world around us.
Differences in Brain Activity May Determine How Smart You Are
Your brain activity differs depending on whether you're working on a task, or at rest — and just how much that activity differs may be linked to how smart you are, a new study finds.
Ötzi the Iceman's Wild Wardrobe Revealed
Ötzi the Iceman, a stunningly preserved mummy found in the Alps, sported an animal-heavy outfit that utilized multiple species, new genetic data reveals.
Supernova Ashes Found in Tiny Magnetic Fossils
Supernova ash has been discovered in fossils that were created by bacteria on Earth, a new study finds. This finding suggests that a supernova might have played a role in an extinction event on Earth, researchers said.
Bunnies Were Butchered at Ancient City of Teotihuacan
Bones found in an ancient Mexican city suggest humans had domesticated rabbits and hares 1,500 years ago.
Experts Clash on Age of Land Bridge Connecting Americas
Despite reports that the land bridge connecting the Americas is "older than the hills," it is actually quite young, geologically speaking — only about 2.8 million years old, a new review of studies finds.
AUG 17
Kefir: Nutritional Facts & Health Benefits
Kefir is a fermented milk product that tastes like liquid yogurt and has many health benefits.
Calcium Supplements Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia in Some Women
Taking calcium supplements may raise the risk of developing dementia in women who have previously had a stroke, or have early signs of other cerebrovascular disease.
World's Largest Aircraft Makes 1st Flight
The world's largest aircraft, a helium-filled, blimp-like airship, has taken to the skies for the first time, successfully landing after its maiden voyage from Cardington Sheds in Bedfordshire, England, today (Aug. 17).
Can a Fitness Tracker Make Eating a Happy Meal Healthier?
McDonald's is serving up something a little different with its Happy Meals: fitness trackers. But experts are split about whether this addition will make Happy Meals healthier for kids.
Catastrophic Louisiana Flooding Measured from Space
Tremendous downpours led to widespread flooding in southern Louisiana.
China Launches Pioneering 'Hack-Proof' Quantum-Communications Satellite
China launched the first-ever quantum satellite Monday (Aug. 15), in an effort to help develop an unhackable communications system.
Why Is Doping Wrong?
Athletes who dope are seeking to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals. But athletes seek to gain competitive advantages in numerous ways and many of these are not banned.
Why There's No Universal 'Best' Way to Parent
The parenting practices tied to the best outcomes vary in each country, though helping children feel loved and accepted is generally positive.
Zika: What States Can Expect in the Coming Months
Here's what you need to know about the Zika virus for the coming months.
No, That Ancient Mausoleum Is Not the 'World's 1st Pyramid'
The discovery of a 3,000-year-old pyramid-shaped mausoleum in Kazakhstan has gone viral over the past 24 hours, with several media outlets proclaiming the structure to be the world's first pyramid.
16th-Century Shipwrecks Found Amid Rocket Debris Off Florida Coast
It's relatively common to find debris from rocket launches in the waters off Cape Canaveral in Florida, but divers exploring the seabed recently uncovered artifacts from an age of exploration long before America's space program.
Photos: Colonial-Age Shipwrecks Found Off Cape Canaveral Coast
Divers have uncovered more than 20 cannons and a historic marble monument from what they think are the wrecks of three 16th-century Spanish ships on the seabed off Cape Canaveral in Florida – an area also littered with debris from rocket launches.
Creep Show: Video Captures the Violent Act of Coral Bleaching
A blob of a coral has been caught violently pulsating, with tentacles wriggling every which way, as it ejects its algal residents in a time-lapse video of the phenomenon called bleaching.
Coral Reefs Flourish Thanks to … Fish Pee?
Getting peed on is a good thing, at least for coral reefs, scientists have found.
Corals Belch Algae During Deadly 'Bleaching' | Time-Lapse Video
Solitary corals, Heliofungia actiniformis, were forced to endure hyper-thermal stress in an experiment to learn more about coral bleaching. They can be seeing belching 'Symbiodinium' - a form of algae that gives them their color.
Ancient Bling: Exquisite Jewelry Found in Tomb of Chinese Woman
Around 1,500 years ago, a woman named Farong was laid to rest wearing fantastic jewelry, which included a necklace of 5,000 beads and "exquisite" earrings, archaeologists report.
In Photos: 1,500-Year-Old Tomb of a Chinese Woman Named Farong
Archaeologists in Datong City, China, discovered a tomb, dating back around 1,500 years, which contains the remains of a woman named Farong who was buried with fantastic jewelry.
Flying Cockroaches! Heat Sends Your Favorite Pests Soaring
Turns out the soaring heat is just what some cockroaches need to spread their wings … literally.
6 Strange Things the Government Knows About Your Body
What does the CDC know about how you measure up?
AUG 16
Serious Head Injuries from Baby Strollers on the Rise
More than 360,000 children ages 5 or younger went to the ER for stroller- or carrier-related injuries from 1990 to 2010, a new study finds.
Cardiff Giant: 'America's Biggest Hoax'
The Cardiff Giant, sometimes referred to as “America’s Biggest Hoax,” is a 10-foot-long stone figure that was touted as a petrified giant.
Ford Aims to Have Self-Driving Cars Take to Roads by 2021
Carmaker wants a fully-autonomous ride-hailing service on the roads in 2021.
Do Thinner Friends Help You Lose Weight?
People who want to lose weight might consider adding a few slender friends to their social networks.
Why Lightning Deaths Are Up This Year
Lightning has already killed as many people in the U.S. this year as in all of 2015, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The Disruptive Transistor – And Where It Came From | Video
You're a multi-millionaire! You personally own at least 10 million transistors. But do you know how they work? Know who invented them? Or why? Dave Brody reports the back-story of this – most disruptive – technology.
Search for Mythical Nazi Gold Train Resumes
Amateur explorers are starting to dig in Poland, hoping they will discover a gold-filled Nazi train thought to be the stuff of local lore. But does this train even exist?
10 Biggest Doping Scandals in Olympics History
On the world's biggest stage, at the Olympic Games, there are all too many instances of athletes who have turned to the use of a chemical advantage to gain a leg up on their fellow competitors.
200 Rare Tarantulas Hatched in Captivity for First Time
For the first time, researchers have managed to breed an extremely mysterious spider known as the Montserrat tarantula in captivity.
Potty Talk: Should You Sit or Squat?
While nobody is claiming you climb up and plant your feet on a regular toilet seat, there is some evidence to suggest squatting makes it easier to empty your bowels.
Googly-Eyed Purple Squid Sighting Delights Scientists
Scientists could not believe this googly-eyed animal was real.
8 Tried-and-True Tips for Talking to Preschoolers
Preschoolers are just learning to communicate verbally. Here are some tips for talking to the childhood age group most famous for asking "why?" and saying "no!".
Did Hydrogen Peroxide Really Turn Olympic Pools Green? Not So Fast
Olympic officials in Rio de Janeiro announced this past weekend that they had found out why the water in two pools turned bright green, but their explanation has at least one chemist scratching her head.
Chemtrails Debunked by Atmospheric Scientists
No evidence exists, say researchers, of a clandestine government plot to manipulate the atmosphere.
10 Biggest Historical Mysteries That Will Probably Never Be Solved
From the identity of Jack the Ripper to the location of Cleopatra's tomb to the fate of the Ark of the Covenant, some historical mysteries may never be solved. Perhaps that makes them even more intriguing.
AUG 15
Ancient Israel: A Brief History
The history of ancient Israel is constructed through excavations as well as the Bible and other sources.
What's the Most Challenging Gymnastics Event, According to Physics?
Between all the different events that gymnasts have to master — from balance beam to the vault for women, and the pommel horse to the rings for men — what's the most challenging apparatus, according to science?
23 Gold Medals: Is Michael Phelps an Outlier?
Math shows that Phelps' gold-medal count is so sky-high, it wouldn't have been predicted to occur, at least not for another 250 years.
Has a New, Fifth Force of Nature Been Found?
Scientists have found evidence of a possible fifth force of nature, which could help lift the veil on the mysterious dark matter that's thought to dominate the universe.
Bad Timing: Biological Clock Linked to Infections
When it comes to getting sick, does time of day matter?
Here's Why the 400 Meter Gold Medal Win Was So Extraordinary
Olympic runner Wayde van Niekerk unexpectedly won gold in the 400 meters from Lane 8. Here's why that's so extraordinary.
What If We're Wrong? History Suggests Everything Will Be Disproved
Hindsight is 20/20, right? That's the premise of a new book that poses the question: What if we were wrong?
Book Excerpt: 'But What If We're Wrong?' (US 2016)
An excerpt from the new book "But What If We're Wrong?: Thinking About the Present As If It Were the Past" by Chuck Klosterman.
New Medical Marijuana Policy Is a Catch-22, Researchers Say
The federal government says more research on marijuana is needed before the drug could become legal. But studying marijuana is exceedingly difficult because the drug is illegal.
Brain Region Associated with Generosity Uncovered
Scientists have found that a brain region called the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex plays a key role in people learning to help others.
Kids' Behavior Linked to Moms' Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy
Women who take acetaminophen during pregnancy may be more likely to give birth to children who later develop behavioral problems, a new study from England finds.
Political Psychology: The Presidents' Mental Health
A mentally ill president? The U.S. has probably had a few.
Here's How Much of Your Suntan Comes from Beyond Our Galaxy
Every second, every square meter of Earth is bombarded by 10 billion photons born beyond the Milky Way, according to a new study. That may sound like a lot, but it's just 10 trillionths of the total number that bathe every square meter of the planet.
Does Sugar Make Kids Hyper?
If a child eats cotton candy, a chocolate bar or any other kind of sugary treat, will a hyperactive frenzy follow? While some parents may swear that the answer is "yes," research shows that it's just not true.
'Mediterranean Lifestyle' Linked to Lower Depression Risk
The Mediterranean lifestyle -- which includes not only eating well, but also exercising and socializing -- may be beneficial for people's risk of depression, a new study finds.
AUG 13
Here's What Olympians Eat for Each Sport
Olympians may eat everything from 900 calories to 12,000 calories a day, depending on the sport.
AUG 12
Stretchy, Transparent Gaming Controller Acts Like a Second Skin
A hydrogel forearm cuff works as a touchpad for gaming, playing music, and scrolling through notes on a computer screen.
'Vegetarian Piranhas' With Human-Like Teeth Found in Michigan Lakes
A South American fish with uncannily human-like chompers has been unexpectedly showing up on Michigan anglers' hooks.
'Superlens' Sets New Limits on What You Can See Under a Microscope
A new "superlens" is so powerful that it could help researchers zero in on germs that were too small for microscopes to spot until now, according to a new study.
Skydivers Become 'Human Meteors' In Honor Of The Perseids | Video
Joakim Sommer, Armando del Rey, Marco Waltenspiel and Georg Lettner took to the skies over La Palma in the Canary Islands wearing LED wing-suits.
Skydivers Transform Into 'Shooting Stars' During Perseid Meteor Shower
The annual Perseid meteor shower peaked this week, but four daredevils were not to be outdone by the spectacular sky show. As meteors streaked across the night sky, the men jumped out of an airplane wearing LED wingsuits, transforming themselves, in essen
Healing Herb? Marijuana Could Treat These 5 Conditions
Live Science has rounded up the promising evidence that medical marijuana may help people with certain conditions.
'Crypto' Parasite Outbreak in Ohio Pools Sickens More than 100 Swimmers
More than 100 people in Ohio have been sickened with a diarrheal illness linked to swimming in local pools.
Newfound Galapagos Bird Species Already Went Extinct
A brilliantly hued Galapagos songbird is not one species, but two — or at least it was.
Flycatcher Gone: Photos of an Extinct Galápagos Native
The San Cristóbal Island vermilion flycatcher has almost certainly already vanished from its home in the Galápagos Islands, according to a new study. Here are photos of the red songbird.
Giant Heart: Unusual Condition Means Heart is 80% of Man's Chest
A 57-year old man who went to the emergency room for swelling of his extremities learned that his symptoms had an unusual cause: a massively enlarged chamber of his heart, according to a brief report his case.
Photos: For the First Time, a Drone Carried Blood Samples from a Remote Village
Drones are now delivering on the promise of bringing better health care to remote corners of the world.
In a First, Drone Used to Collect Medical Samples from Rural Village
Drones can be used for the good of humankind, a new report shows.
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