Self-Destructing Battery Can Dissolve Itself in 30 Minutes
A new type of transient battery dissolves rapidly in water.
AUG 11
Feeling Burned Out at Work? Study IDs 2 Key Reasons
A "mismatch" between an employee's inner needs and the characteristics of his or her job can be a recipe for burnout, a new study finds.
Perseid Meteors Have Been Lighting Up NASA Cameras For Weeks | Video
NASA's All Sky Fireball Network (consisting of 15 cameras across the United States) has been capturing the meteors burning up in Earth's atmosphere since late July. A compilation from July 26 to Aug. 11, 2016 can be seen here.
Par for the Course: 6 Animals That Roam Rio's Olympic Golf Links
Olympic spectators expecting to see chiseled athletes vying for gold in Rio might also see a few unexpected Brazilian natives, including capybaras, three-toed sloths and little alligator relatives known as caimans.
Greenland Sharks May Live 400 Years
Slow-moving Greenland sharks are the longest-lived vertebrates on Earth, a new study finds.
Should You Still Floss? Here's What the Experts Say
Experts weigh in on U.S. government removal of flossing recommendation.
These Jobs Are Linked to the Worst Heart Health
Truck drivers and social service workers have something in common: The people who work in these two occupations are the least likely to be heart healthy, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Brain-Controlled Machine Training Helps Paralyzed Patients Move Legs | Video
Researchers at Duke University have been training paralyzed patients with brain-controlled devices, including robotic exoskeletons, to move their legs again. Partial neurological recovery with this training is suggested by the study.
Ancient Greek Skeleton May Be Remains of Human Sacrifice to Zeus
A 3,000-year-old skeleton has been discovered at an altar dedicated to Zeus at Mount Lykaion in Greece, and archaeologists say the new finding may be the remains of a human sacrifice offered to the Greek god.
Can You Trick Your Body into Burning More Fat?
Fat-adapted diets may be fine for some ultra-endurance athletes, but the vast majority of athletes will see reduced performance fueling exercise mostly with fat.
Biohybrid Robots Built From Living Tissue Start to Take Shape
To do the jobs "nuts-and-bolts" robots aren't good at, engineers are creating soft living machines powered by muscle cells.
In Surprise Recovery, Paralyzed Patients Move After Using Brain Devices
Several patients who were paralyzed in their lower limbs for years have now regained some feeling and movement in their limbs, after they learned to control a robotic exoskeleton with their brain.
Mars Life? 20 Years Later, Debate Over Meteorite Continues
Twenty years ago, NASA scientists and their colleagues announced they had spotted possible signs of Mars life in a meteorite known as Allan Hills 84001 (ALH 84001). The claim ignited a scientific controversy that lingers to this day.
Ghost in the Machine: Atom Smasher's 'New Particle' Was Illusion
In December 2015, scientists at the world's largest particle accelerator thought they may have seen a hint of a brand-new particle, and with it, a window into physics beyond what scientists know now. But the findings turned out to be a statistical fluke.
AUG 10
The 'Doping Arms Race': How Athletes Evade Testing
For as long as athletes have been trying to game the system by doping, officials have been coming up with ways to catch them.
Woman's 'Double Uterus' Case Highlights the Mysteries of HPV
A woman with a rare condition that gave her two uteruses, along with two cervices, had an even more unusual case of HPV infection, according to a new report.
Doping at the Games: Why the Olympics Banned These Drugs
For Olympic athletes looking to boost their athletic prowess, the wide world of doping drugs provides ample opportunities.
Olympic Mystery: Why Did Rio's Diving Pool Turn Green?
When the water in Rio's Olympic outdoor diving pool turned bright green yesterday, people were baffled. Some suggested that the green came from oxidized copper in the pool's pipes, but others wondered whether urine was the culprit.
This Mysterious Gliding Mammal Is a 'Sister' to Primates
Small and furry gliding mammals called colugos are primates' close relatives, scientists have discovered
How a 1967 Solar Storm Nearly Led to Nuclear War
The U.S. Air Force began preparing for war on May 23, 1967, thinking that the Soviet Union had jammed American surveillance radars. But space-weather forecasters intervened, telling top brass that a sun eruption was to blame, according to a new study.
Scientists Home in on the Human 'Sociability' Gene
Researchers have grown the neurons of people with Williams syndrome to help understand the genes involved with being sociable.
Shark-Toothed Power Saw Reveals Most Durable Chompers
In an experiment fit for a horror movie, researchers glued shark teeth to a power saw and ran it through a hunk of raw salmon — all in the name of learning how shark teeth interact with prey, a new study reports.
Scientists Dive to WWII-Era Japanese Warship: How to Watch Live
Take a dive to a sunken World War II-era warship today, as marine researchers gear up to visit the wreckage site using a robotic sub.
Suicide Risk May Rise in People Hospitalized with Infections
Though the study cannot prove causality, researchers found that 1 in 10 suicides could be linked to infections.
First Americans Took Coastal Route to Get to North America
Ancient Native Americans may have rapidly spread throughout North and South America by hugging the coasts.
NASA Peers into the Eye of a 'Super Typhoon' (Photo)
Imaging technologies show a storm in a different light.
Can Hypnosis Improve Kids' Health?
Hypnosis may help kids with certain health problems, such as stomach pain or anxiety, say research scientists who have studied hypnotherapy in children.
Shifting Sands Reveal 400-Year-Old Petroglyphs in Hawaii
Never-before-recorded petroglyphs have emerged on the coastline of Oahu.
In Photos: Petroglyphs Discovered in Hawaii
Along the west coast of Oahu, just as the sun was setting on a recent evening, shifting sands revealed 400-year-old petroglyphs that had lain hidden.
Olympic Form: How Sports Influence Body Shape
Nothing represents the peak of physical condition like Olympic athletes, yet they also represent a wide range of body types, shapes and sizes.
More US Teens May Be Facing Depression: Here's Why
Across the U.S., there's been an uptick in the percentage of teens who are having episodes of depression, a new report finds.
King Arthur's Home? Archaeologists Investigate Legendary Birthplace
Archaeologists are investigating a mysterious coastal settlement that they think may have been home to post-Roman British royalty, at Tintagel in Cornwall, England, the reputed birthplace of the legendary King Arthur.
Why Guys Should Not Drink After Exercising
Although drinking may be a common way to unwind after a hard workout, it could undercut the effects of a hard weight-lifting session, new research suggests.
Photos: Archaeological Excavations at Reputed Birthplace of King Arthur
Archaeologists are conducting excavations at Tintagel in Cornwall, in the southwest of England. In English folklore, the site is thought to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
AUG 09
Zika Infection Linked with Rare Joint Birth Defect
A small number of babies infected with Zika virus in the womb have developed a rare birth defect involving muscle weakness and stiff joints.
Cooked Medium Rare? This 'Bloody' Burger Is Actually Vegan
There's a new "bloody" burger in town, but this one is entirely vegan. The juicy patty contains exactly zero animal products, but because of a bright red molecule called heme, it looks like a hamburger served medium rare, said the burger's creators, Impos
Mysterious Supernovas Explode Twice, Giving Birth to Powerful Magnets
A mysterious kind of supernova that appears to explode twice may be giving birth to some of the most powerful magnets in the universe, a new study finds.
Wow! Northern Lights Glow in Breathtaking Image from Space Station
The northern lights and an impact crater were captured in a single image taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
Live Science Book Giveaway: 'I Contain Multitudes' by Ed Yong
Join Live Science for a Facebook Live interview with science writer Ed Yong, and a chance to win a signed copy of his new book, "I Contain Multitudes."
'I Contain Multitudes' Is the Story of Microbes: Q&A with Ed Yong
Science writer Ed Yong investigates the complex dance between microbes and the animals they inhabit, in his new book "I Contain Multitudes."
Mama Dolphins Sing Their Name to Babies in the Womb
Dolphin mamas appear to sing their own name to their unborn calves.
AUG 08
Michael Phelps' Weird Bruises: Does Cupping Therapy Really Work?
Several Olympic athletes, including swimmer Michael Phelps, have appeared in Rio with odd-looking circular marks on their bodies.
It's Shooting-Star Time! How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower
It's almost time for one of the best nighttime celestial shows of the year — the Perseid meteor shower, a spectacular array of shooting stars that is expected to peak late Thursday night and early Friday morning (Aug. 11 and 12).
Almost All Lice Are Now Resistant to Over-the-Counter Treatment
The vast majority of head lice in the United States are now resistant to most over-the-counter treatments, meaning that it's now especially difficult to vanquish the tiny blood-sucking parasites, a new study finds.
Kepler's 'Alien Megastructure' Star Just Got Weirder
"Tabby's Star" has dramatically dimmed and we don't know why.
Beyond 'Pokémon Go': Future Games Could Interact with Real Objects
The augmented-reality game "Pokémon Go" may be the hottest thing in mobile gaming right now, but new advances in computer science could give players an even more realistic experience in the future, according to a new study.
Still No Sign of 'Sterile Neutrino' Particle, Candidate for Dark Matter
An experiment buried deep under the ice of Antarctica that was designed to study distant cosmic objects has come up empty in a search for a strange particle that is a possible candidate for dark matter.
Dark Matter Candidate 'Sterile Neutrino' Particle Still A Mystery | Video
An instrument called the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, which is buried deep under ice in Antarctica, has come up empty in the search of the theoretical particle. Neutrinos and the result are explained by IceCube team.
Do the Robot: 1,000-Plus Dancing Droids Break Record
There is a world record for simultaneous robot dancing.
High Numbers? 1 in 8 US Adults Smokes Pot
The percentage of Americans who say they currently smoke marijuana has nearly doubled since 2013, a new survey finds.
Friends with Benefits? Cannibalism Not All Bad for Male Praying Mantis
There's a silver lining for the male praying mantis eaten by his mate.
No 'I' in Team: 5 Cooperation Findings from Science
Researchers are keen to study how human cooperation works, and what factors make it go smoothly, or deteriorate.
The Science of Olympic Rivalries: Do Adversaries Help or Hurt?
Even at the Olympics, competition sometimes gets personal.
Blood & Gold: Children Dying As Egypt's Treasures Are Looted
A Live Science investigation found that not only were these horrific events happening but that an enormous amount of potentially looted Egyptian artifacts had made their way into the United States.
In Photos: Looting Across Egypt
Researchers in Egypt have found a surge in looting since the revolution in 2011, with children being used to squeeze through narrow tunnels and burial shafts, some dying doing so. And mummies have been found rotting out in the sun.
AUG 05
3 Human Chimeras That Already Exist
Chimeras aren't always man-made — there are a number of examples of human chimeras that already exist.
Stellar Desert: Central Milky Way Lacks Young Stars
A vast tract of space near the center of the Milky Way — in an area called the inner disk — is completely devoid of young stars, new research shows.
Are People More Likely to Cheat at the 'Danger Age' ?
A new report claims that people are more likely to cheat during their "9-ending" years. Is that true?
Cold-War-Era Toxic Waste Could Be Released by Greenland's Melting Ice
It may sound like a storyline straight out of a Godzilla movie, but researchers are warning that toxic waste from a long-abandoned Cold War-era camp could leach into nearby ecosystems as a result of warming temperatures in Greenland.
Strange Beasts: Why Human-Animal Chimeras Might Be Coming
The federal government may soon lift its ban on funding research that uses so-called human-animal chimeras. But what medical benefits could such research bring?
Suspend Your Disbelief: These Drinks Defy Gravity
What could be better than a drink in your hand? How about a drink suspended in midair?
Photos: Top-Secret, Cold War-Era Military Base in Greenland
New research shows that melting ice in Greenland, caused by a warming climate, could release toxic waste from a Cold war-era military base into the environment.
Unseen Singles: How Science Misrepresents the Unmarried
There are so many false beliefs out there about single people and single life, says one researcher.
Rare 'Whale Fall' Spotted by Deep-Sea Scientists
A rare sight was recently captured by scientists aboard a deep-sea exploration vessel: the skeleton of a fallen whale.
Women Held Important Role in 'America's 1st City,' Burial Mound Reveals
The remains of women and a child have been discovered at a burial mound at Cahokia, considered North America's first city, which previously was thought to hold only men, researchers say.
Watch A Blue Fire Tornado Spin | Video
Researchers discovered that an otherwise destructive fire tornado could be harnessed for good. The “blue whirl” offers a complete combustion, with little or no soot. This cleaner burn could be utilized in oil spill remediation-by-combustion.
May the Best Drone Win: Vehicles Race in First-Ever Liberty Cup
Drone racing, a cross between Formula 1 (F1) auto competitions and a real-life wireless Nintendo game, is poised to become the next big sport — with a high-tech twist.
Nature Documentaries May Help Ease Aggression in Prisons
Inmates who watched videos of nature, from oceans to African savannas, were involved in fewer violent altercations than those who didn't watch wildlife documentaries.
Perseid Meteor Shower Will Be Extra Awesome This Year, NASA Says
Shooting-star seekers heading out to watch the Perseids meteor shower on Aug. 11 to 12 may see a much better show than in past years. NASA experts say there could be 200 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
Aurora Photos: See Breathtaking Views of the Northern Lights
Breathtaking photos of the Aurora Borealis captured by expert photographer Jim Henderson.
10 'Barbaric' Medical Treatments That Are Still Used Today
From using maggots to remove dead tissue to the controversial electroconvulsive a life-saving Hemochromatosis treatment, to leeches, a surgical aid, these ‘barbaric’ medical treatments are still used today.
How to Photograph the Northern Lights
Auroras can generate some truly spectacular images, but what's the best way to photograph the northern lights?
AUG 04
Facts About Whole Grains
The American Heart Association recommends eating six to eight servings of grain foods per day. Whole grains are important for the body for a number of reasons.
Woman's Deadly Infection Linked to Horse Riding
An elderly woman in Seattle died from an infection that she appears to have contracted from a horse she rode, according to a new report.
Teeny Radar Antenna Tracks the Flight of the Bumblebee
For the first time, scientists have tracked the flight paths of bumblebees over the span of their entire lives.
Swipe Right for Self-Esteem? Why Tinder Users May Need It
An apparent love of shirtless seflies may not be the only thing that's common among guys on Tinder — a new study suggests that they may also have low self-esteem.
US Military's Robotic Submarine Hunter Completes First Tests at Sea
The future of robotic naval warfare may be anti-submarine 'Sea Hunter.'
Drones Race At Liberty Science Center In New Jersey - Highlight Video
Drone racing teams gathered at the science center on Aug. 3, 2016 for The Liberty Cup. Drone pilot Cain Madere and his team "Mad_Air" took the prize.
'Expanding Bead' Toys May Cause Serious Ear Injuries, Docs Warn
Toys that are made out of tiny beads that expand when they get wet can be a hazard for children, in some cases getting stuck in kids' ears and causing permanent hearing loss.
Dragons and Magical Dirt: Legendary 'Great Flood' Left Real Evidence
While the tale is the stuff of myths, geologists found that at least part of the story is based in reality.
Why Are Gymnasts So Flexible?
Gymnasts can do handsprings, splits and triple twists while airborne — extraordinary feats of flexibility and strength that make their sport one of the most popular during the Summer Olympics. But how are these athletes so incredibly flexible?
Spiderbots Weave Weird Hammock Web
Working together, wall-climbing robots weave a suspended web strong enough to hold a person.
For Otter Moms, Nursing Burnout Is Sometimes Deadly
Female otters nursing their pups face a high metabolic cost, which some females' bodies just can't meet.
Eye Injuries from Chemicals: Who's Getting Them, and Why
Eye injuries caused by chemical burns send tens of thousands of people in the U.S. to the emergency room each year, and young children have the highest rates of these injuries, a new report finds.
Knot Possible! 3,000-Year-Old Thread Found in UK
A pair of unusually delicate artifacts recently emerged from a Bronze Age dig site — a tiny ball of thread and another length of thread wound around a bobbin.
Why Scientists Are Rearing Bird-Killing Parasites on Chicken Blood
Why would you want to raise maggots on chicken blood? To save the birds.
X-Rays Reveal 'Lost' Portrait by Edgar Degas Behind 19th-Century Painting
A hidden portrait of a mysterious woman has been found under a painting by the French artist Edgar Degas, according to a new study.
Photos: Hidden Portrait by Edgar Degas Revealed with X-Rays
Researchers in Australia have solved the riddle of an Edgar Degas portrait that was painted over top of an earlier portrait by the artist.
Da-Na, Da-Na ... Spooky Music Makes People More Afraid of Sharks
That scary, ominous music that plays whenever sharks are featured on nature documentaries is taking a big toll: It's making people feel unjustly terrified of sharks, and these negative feelings are likely hindering efforts to save and protect the magnific
Divers Recover Hong Kong’s Oldest Maritime Artifact
The recent discoveries hint that a trove of undiscovered relics could lurk beneath the waves of the harbor city.
Photos: Seafaring Relics Discovered in Hong Kong's Waters
Underwater archaeologists have recovered a 1,000-year-old granite anchor stock and a European-pattern cannon in the waters around Hong Kong.
AUG 03
Why Amish Kids Get Less Asthma: It's the Cows
Do Amish dairy farms hold the key to reducing kids' risk of asthma?
Blisters and Burns Prompt Fitness Tracker Recall
The Basis Peak fitness tracker is being recalled because of its potential to cause blisters or burns on the skin.
New Zika Vaccine: Testing in People Underway in US
A new vaccine against the Zika virus is being tested in people, and researchers said they hope to have early results by the end of the year.
Energy-Drink Habit Sends Man to ER with Heart Problems
A previously healthy 28-year-old man wound up in the emergency room with heart problems after drinking two energy drinks a day for months.
First Reprogrammable Quantum Computer Created
The technology could usher in a much-anticipated era of quantum computing, which researchers say could help scientists run complex simulations and produce rapid solutions to tricky calculations.
Floating 'Alien' Orb Spotted by Fisherman Off Australian Coast
Fisherman spots mysterious giant blob that turns out to be a common sea creature.
Tiny Implantable Sensor Could Help Move Prosthetics, More | Video
The 'Neural Dust' sensor being developed by UC Berkeley engineers is similar in size as a large grain of dust and could one day be used to wirelessly monitor internal nerves, muscles or organs in real time.
Saved by the Whale! Humpbacks Play Hero When Orcas Attack
Marine biologists report observations of humpback whales acting as unlikely marine vigilantes, ganging up on killer whales when they attack other species.
Donald Trump's Draft Deferment: What Are Heel Spurs?
What are heel spurs, and what do you do if you have them?
How Did the Pentagon Building Get Its Shape?
How did the Pentagon get its name? Well, that's a no-brainer. But how did the Department of Defense headquarters get its shape? That's a longer story.
Ouch! Duck-Billed Dinosaur Had Arthritis in Its Elbow
Arthritis is far from just a modern malady, said scientists who discovered the condition in the elbow of a 70-million-year-old duck-billed dinosaur.
A Rosy View: Dinosaurs Likely Saw Shades of Red
Dinosaurs likely had a gene that gave them a double win — red coloring and the ability to see the color red, a new study finds.
Fire Fountain Volcano On Moon Carved Deep Channel? Orbiter View | Video
Volcanism on the ancient moon created channels and depressions on the lunar surface. An example of this is the Rima Prinz channel, which is 10X longer and 100X deeper than similar channels on Earth.
5 Deadly Diseases Emerging from Global Warming
Zombie anthrax, Zika, cholera and other diseases likely to get worse in the face of climate change.
The Science Behind Hawaii's 'Smiley Face' Volcano
Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is ready for its close-up.
Lifestyles of the Rich Attract a Wealth of Insects
Associate poverty with insect infestation? It's just the opposite, new research finds.
Heavier, Not Taller: How American Bodies Have Changed
There's no denying that Americans weigh more today than they did 20 years ago, but how much more?
AUG 02
New Tech Lets You Watch 3D Movies Without the Funky Glasses
Someday, moviegoers may be able to watch 3D films from any seat in a theater without having to wear 3D glasses, thanks to a new kind of movie screen.
Rio's Contaminated Water: 7 Infections People Could Get at the Olympics
What illnesses might people catch if they swallow some of the water, which is reportedly contaminated with sewage?
Science of Politics: Why Trump and Clinton Should Be Nice to Each Other
Get this, Donald and Hillary: Being nice to each other could be a winning strategy.
How Skydiver Jumped Without a Parachute (and Survived)
Skydiver Luke Aikins became the first person to jump from a plane without a parachute or wingsuit this past weekend. How did the daredevil pull off such a heart-stopping stunt?
Parkas Helped Early Humans Survive
The mystery of how early humans survived the Ice Age while Neanderthals disappeared into evolutionary oblivion may lie in their choice of outerwear.
Childhood Shyness: When Should You Worry?
When parents observe shyness in their child, they may wonder if it is normal or cause for concern.
Rare Black Whale Discovered in Pacific
The discovery of a new species of rare and elusive whale in the North Pacific shows how little humans know about the deep and vast ocean, researchers say.
Hookups Trend Down: Millennial Sex Lives Lag Behind Gen X
A new study pulls the sheet off millennials' sex lives, revealing that there isn't as much going on as you might expect.
'Zombie' Anthrax Goes on a Killing Spree in Siberia: How?
Melting permafrost has released zombie anthrax from a 75-year-old reindeer carcass in Siberia.
Lessons From 10 of the Worst Engineering Disasters in US History
Things don't always work the way they were intended to work. Sometimes those failures are almost imperceptible as they build incrementally, and other times, they happen in a terrible, overwhelming instant.
No, Asteroid Bennu Won't Destroy Earth
NASA's new asteroid-sampling mission will do a lot of interesting things, but helping prepare humanity for Earth's imminent destruction is not among them.
Virtual Light Particles May Boost Quantum Computing
Scientists found that a single photon can excite two or more atoms at the same time, and it would do so in a very counterintuitive way: — by summoning one or more companion photons out of nothingness.
Photos: How Dutch Painter Rembrandt Created His Famous Self-Portraits
Two researchers in Britain have revived a debate about the 17th-century Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, suggesting the Old Master created his famously lifelike self-portraits by tracing them from an optical projection of himself.
Did Rembrandt Use Mirrors and Optical Tricks to Create His Paintings?
Rembrandt may have traced his celebrated self-portraits from optical projections created by assemblies of mirrors or lenses, a new analysis suggests.
AUG 01
2016 Olympics: Visit Rio with 360-Degree Videos and Virtual Reality
A new project from Google lets you see Rio de Janeiro in 360 degrees.
Holy Mola: Scientists Spot World's Largest Bony Fish
Despite their size and prevalence in the world's oceans, little is known about the Mola mola.
Forget Sharks, Lightning Poses Big Beach Threat
This past weekend, lightning struck and killed a 5-year-old boy on a North Carolina beach, according to news reports. Though it may sound like an unusual accident, this type of tragedy is not as rare as people may think, experts say.
Zika Warning: Pregnant Women Urged to Avoid Section of Miami
Pregnant women should avoid travel to a small part of Miami-Dade County in Florida where Zika appears to be spreading by mosquitoes, officials said today.
These Robots Are Chains of Tiny Magnetic Beads
Modular magnetic microrobotics may someday deliver medicine or perform surgery.
11 Famous Places That Are Littered with Dead Bodies
Death is always close by at these well-known spots.
Will the Great Attractor Destroy Us?
Something in the deep reaches of space is pulling Earth's galactic neighborhood toward it. What is this so-called Great Attractor, and will it eventually swallow up our cosmic home?
What's the Fastest Language to Type In?
This is a more nuanced question than one might think. Do you have any guesses as to which language someone could tap into a mobile device the fastest?
What's Worse Than Death? Breathing Machines & Dementia, Patients Say
What's worse than death? Doctors asked a group of patients.
What Makes Yellowstone's Hot Springs So Colorful?
The iconic image of Yellowstone is an expansive spring with rainbow-like colors radiating from its center, dominated by a fiery orange hue at its edges. Here's what's causing those "made for picture books" color-scapes.
'Doctor Who' Scientists: How Do Women Measure Up?
Does sci-fi show "Doctor Who" portray male and female scientists as equally competent?
YouTube's Smarter Every Day: Uncovering the Science Around You
"How does this work?" is a question that curious people never stop asking, and YouTube channel "Smarter Every Day" enthusiastically answers it.
What's Really Behind Our Obsession with 'Clean' Athletes?
As technology becomes fully integrated into our everyday lives, we may see athletes as the last vestiges of our humanity.
A Bad Bounce: More Kids Getting Injured Using Trampolines
The popularity of trampoline parks is on the rise, and with it the number of emergency-room visits for injuries that kids get while at these parks, according to a new study.
JUL 30
What Your Pee and Poo Color Says About Your Health
Knowing which urine color changes are due to food or medicines can save you worry, or provide an early alert to get to the doctor.
JUL 29
Drones Taking Flight for Inaugural 'Liberty Cup' Race This Weekend
A swarm of 100 drone pilots will race for glory this weekend at the first-ever Liberty Cup, a competition that will qualify the Northeast's best drone pilots for the U.S. National Drone Racing Championships.
Do Opioids Make Pain Worse?
New research in rats has found that morphine can increase pain for months after the opioid has left the body.
Most of World's Biggest Beasts Could Be Extinct by 2100
Most of the world's large creatures could face extinction by 2100 if drastic conservation measures aren't taken, conservationists say.
What Really Caused the Voices in Joan of Arc's Head?
Joan of Arc's claim to fame — the mysterious voices she heard and visions she saw during the Hundred Years' War — may actually have been due to a form of epilepsy, Italian researchers suggest.
Remote Antarctic Library Would 'Protect Ice Memory'
The plan is to "have dozens of ice core archives stored in a snow cave — the most reliable and natural freezer in the world."
Fungal Disease 'Valley Fever' Is Often Misdiagnosed
Doctors often misdiagnose cases of valley fever, because this fungal infection can resemble the flu or another illness, experts say.
4 Florida Zika Cases Were Likely Contracted in the US, Officials Say
Four people in Florida likely became infected with the Zika virus after being bitten by mosquitos in the area, officials said today.
Putrid-Smelling Corpse Flower Finally Blooms: Watch It Live
Normally, the smell of putrefying, decaying flesh wouldn't be cause for celebration, but it is today, with the blooming of the rare but stinky corpse flower at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG).
Unique 3D Views of Alaskan Forest Captured with Laser Scanner
This powerful camera gives insight into the effects of climate change in Alaska’s Tanana Valley.
Extreme Workouts: The Nutritional Needs of Elite Athletes
People who are competitively active, such as college athletes or those training for an Ironman event, have unique nutritional needs.
Exercise and Weight Loss: The Science of Preserving Muscle Mass
People who work out to lose weight should keep in mind that any calories they consume right before or during a workout will be burned off first.
Workout Supplements: The Impact on Muscle Strength and Fatigue
Casual exercisers will not benefit from workout supplements, but creatine, caffeine or beta-alanine can benefit intense workouts.
Eating After Workouts: The Science of Timing Meals and Exercise
Timing workouts between meals is a productive tactic: Muscles are primed to refuel their glycogen stores immediately after a workout.
Workout Calorie Math: Here's How to Eat to Fuel A Workout
Typically, only people who burn more than 500 calories during their workouts need to increase their caloric intake to support their bodily needs.
Fitness Nutrition: What Science Says About Diet and Exercise
Live Science talked to several experts and looked at some of the most definitive studies on nutrition and exercise: Here’s what we discovered.
10 Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances That Still Puzzle Historians
From the disappearance of a "Baroness" in the Galapagos Islands to the poisoning of a scientist at the South Pole, here are 10 mysterious deaths and disappearances that still puzzle historians.
North America Has Only 1 True Species of Wolf, DNA Shows
Red wolves and eastern wolves aren't separate species; they're really just hybrids of gray wolves and coyotes, according to the research.
JUL 28
Little Hope for Breeding Healthier English Bulldogs, Study Shows
Certain English bulldog features cause a number of health problems for the breed, leading people to wonder whether these dogs could be bred to be healthier.
Facts About Arsenic
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element with a reputation as "king of poisons" as well as the "poison of kings."
Is Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Bad for You?
Inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke even for just 1 minute may temporarily affect how blood vessels function, according to a new study done in rats.
Floating Underwater Tunnels Planned for Norway
Ambitious project would create an entirely new kind of traffic infrastructure system.
Amazing Fireball Over Western US Caused by Chinese Space Junk
A giant piece of a recently launched Chinese rocket fell to Earth Wednesday night (July 27), blazing a spectacular sky trail that left observers all over the western United States dazzled and slack-jawed.
Fireball Seen Over Western US Was Spent Chinese Rocket | Video
On July 27, 2016, a Chinese Long March 7 rocket body re-entered Earth's atmosphere and was "removed from the U.S. satellite catalog" by the Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC), according to a twitter post from US Strategic command.
Democratic Party Platform: We Fact-Checked the Science
Here's Live Science's guide to the Democratic National Committee (DNC)'s platform and the science that may support or run contrary to these party stances.
Where Do the World’s Tallest and Shortest People Live?
The tallest men in the world live in the Netherlands, and the tallest women call Latvia home, according to the largest study ever done on people's heights.
Deep-Space Heart Health: Astronauts Face Cardiac Problems
Astronauts who fly far beyond the Earth are more likely to experience heart problems than those whose missions are closer to home — and the cause may be deep-space radiation, a new study finds.
Missing Flight MH370: Ocean Currents Point to New Search Spot
Further analysis of the debris from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 points to a possible new search area in the Indian Ocean.
Unequal Division of Labor in Marriage Ups Risk of Divorce
As the expectations for husbands and wives have changed over time, so have the factors that may affect a couple's risk of divorce, a new study shows.
Hyena Meets Tasmanian Devil: Ancient 'Hypercarnivore' Unearthed
A newfound extinct marsupial "hypercarnivore" from Australia — one that researchers say looked like a cross between a Tasmanian devil and a hyena — was about twice as big as Australia's largest living flesh-eating marsupials, a new study finds.
Mysterious Purple Sea Orb Stymies Scientists
What is this strange purple sea orb found near the Channel Islands?
In Photos: Strange Purple Orb Found in Pacific Ocean
Researchers aboard the E/V Nautilus were surprised to stumble across a mysterious purple blob during an exploration of Arguello Canyon near the Channel Island National Marine Sanctuary.
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