Human Activity has Polluted European Air for 2000 Years, Study Finds
A new study combining European ice core data and historical records of the infamous Black Death pandemic of 1349-1353 shows metal mining and smelting have
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Perseverance’s Landing
This high-resolution still image is part of a video taken by several cameras as NASA’s Perseverance rover touched down on Mars on February 18, 2021.
How Can Infinity Come in Many Sizes?
Intuition breaks down once we’re dealing with the endless. To begin with: Some infinities are bigger than others. The post How Can Infinity Come in
Iron Age mass grave may hold unusual victims: mostly women and children
A land dispute may have led to the massacre 3,000 years ago, suggesting Europe’s transition to farming wasn’t always peaceful.
Wanderlust may be written in our DNA
A new study suggests that inherited traits explain a small but measurable share of why some people relocate far from where they were born.
Best STEM star projectors for kids in 2026
These STEM star projectors make learning about constellations, planets and astronomy fun and easy for kids, plus they’re ideal gifts for the little (and big)
Ancient China: Facts, news, features and articles about the most powerful ancient civilizations in the world
Discover the latest news, features and articles about ancient China’s rulers, philosophy, and the Great Wall of China.
Lotus shoes: Tiny footwear for Chinese women whose feet were bound as children
Lotus shoes are tiny footwear associated with foot-binding, a beauty practice that lasted for at least a millennium in China.
Newly discovered dinosaur species was a fish-eater with a huge horn
The semi-aquatic dinosaur, Spinosaurus mirabilis, was discovered by an international team of scientists working in Niger. (Image credit: Matthew Irving)
How menopause affects the brain — and what we still don’t know
A new study shows that that menopause was associated with worse sleep, increased mental health problems and even changes within the brain itself.
Rare ‘planetary parade’ will return to the evening sky this week — but you’ll have to look at exactly the right time
Six planets will shine together in the evening sky on Feb. 28. Here’s how to get the best view before they disappear.
NASA’s Day of Remembrance 2026
The Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial is seen during a wreath laying ceremony that was part of NASA’s Day of Remembrance, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at
‘Some of them have accuracy that’s close to zero’: Experts unpack the promise and pitfalls of genetic tests aimed at consumers
Live Science spoke with a bioethicist and sociologist about emerging genomic technologies, including those that enable parents to “score” and “select” IVF embryos.
Rule-breaking black hole found growing at 13 times the cosmic ‘speed limit,’ challenging theories
An ancient, fast-feeding quasar is breaking the rules of how black holes consume matter and generate galaxy-shaping jets.