Category: Science

A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025. (Image credit: Alex Boersma)

Live Science’s health channel editor makes predictions about the medical breakthroughs and public health shifts to come in 2026.

The Quadrantids will be harder to see than usual due to the bright full moon. Here’s how to get the best views.

A man’s rare condition caused “excessive wrinkling” in his hands which spread to his wrists and elbows.

Longest lightning, the first AI-generated genomes and biggest black hole smashup were among this year’s top science superlatives.

New footage shows orcas and dolphins coordinating hunts, hinting at interspecies teamwork to track and catch salmon off British Columbia.

As a bioethicist and philosopher explains the ethics of using organs grown in animals for human transplant procedures.

A picture of what West Antarctica looked like when its ice sheet melted in the past can offer insight into the continent’s future as the

When does the next full moon rise? Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2026, including the full “Wolf Moon” supermoon in

As space travel advances, colonization of other planets edges closer to reality. But should we spread to other parts of the galaxy?

A researcher has documented a cleft lip in an ancient mummified head from the Andes, a condition that may have been seen as a “blessing”

The fault that ruptured in the March quake was simple and mature, which allowed the quake’s energy to shoot right to the surface.

Findings about our extinct relatives, the Neanderthals, continue to surprise us, especially those from 2025.

A versatile wildlife lens with lots of reach for your money, but is the maximum aperture a dealbreaker for low-light wildlife photography?