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Diagnostic dilemma: Woman's 'biologically implausible' infection led her to sneeze 'worms' out of her nose

Diagnostic dilemma: Woman's 'biologically implausible' infection led her to sneeze 'worms' out of her nose

Doctors reported a highly unusual case of parasitic fly infection in a woman in Greece.

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'In every continent where humans are present, water bankruptcy is manifesting itself': Exiled Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani on our desperate need to preserve our most precious resource

'In every continent where humans are present, water bankruptcy is manifesting itself': Exiled Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani on our desperate need to preserve our most precious resource

Live Science spoke with Kaveh Madani, director of the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health and recipient of the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize, about "water bankruptcy" and what countries should do to avoid catastrophe.

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The Artemis II astronauts have just flown farther from Earth than any humans in history

The Artemis II astronauts have just flown farther from Earth than any humans in history

Artemis II is now the farthest crewed mission from Earth in history. The occasion was marked by a number of poignant moments....

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AI-written code can beat humans at biomedical analysis, some studies find. What does that mean for the field?

AI-written code can beat humans at biomedical analysis, some studies find. What does that mean for the field?

LLMs can accelerate medical research, scientists say, but they come with risks....

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Artemis II moon flyby begins: How to watch and what to know

Artemis II moon flyby begins: How to watch and what to know

The Artemis II astronauts have reached the moon and will soon lose contact with NASA as they whip around the lunar far side. Here's how to follow along with their journey and everything you need to kn...

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'A cure on the horizon': Are we finally close to ending type 1 diabetes?

'A cure on the horizon': Are we finally close to ending type 1 diabetes?

It's a running joke that a cure for type 1 diabetes is only five years away and has been for 50 years, but new stem cell trials and immune drugs hint that we're closer than ever to a functional cure f...

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'They could spend 4 or 5 hours per day underwater': How humans adapted to the most challenging environments

'They could spend 4 or 5 hours per day underwater': How humans adapted to the most challenging environments

In the book "Adaptable," evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer explores human biology and development, and how people have evolved to survive everywhere on Earth....

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We went to Finland to hear about the new 'sand battery' that will turn stored renewable energy back into power for the electrical grid

We went to Finland to hear about the new 'sand battery' that will turn stored renewable energy back into power for the electrical grid

Engineers are testing a new "sand battery" that could power industries and communities using stored renewable energy....

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'This generation's moment': How the Artemis missions will reframe humanity's relationship with the moon

'This generation's moment': How the Artemis missions will reframe humanity's relationship with the moon

Live Science spoke with Rebecca Boyle, author of "Our Moon" about how the moon has been viewed both culturally and scientifically through history....

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Diabetes rates are lower in high-altitude environments ‪‪—‬ and scientists may have discovered why

Diabetes rates are lower in high-altitude environments ‪‪—‬ and scientists may have discovered why

A new study finds that in low-oxygen environments, red blood cells absorb more glucose and convert it into a molecule that helps release oxygen into tissues, revealing an unexpected way the body regul...

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Antarctica hides huge caches of gold, silver, copper and iron. As the ice melts, countries may race to harvest them.

Antarctica hides huge caches of gold, silver, copper and iron. As the ice melts, countries may race to harvest them.

Melting ice, rebounding land, and rising seas will change what resources are available in Antarctica, a new analysis finds....

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Shroud of Turin, claimed to be Jesus' burial cloth, contaminated with carrot and red coral DNA

Shroud of Turin, claimed to be Jesus' burial cloth, contaminated with carrot and red coral DNA

An analysis of samples taken from the Shroud of Turin, the cloth thought by some to have been wrapped around Jesus, reveals a rich tapestry of animal and plant DNA. But what does it mean?...

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NASA telescope uncovers new mystery in supernova first spotted by Chinese astronomers 2,000 years ago —‬ Space photo of the week

NASA telescope uncovers new mystery in supernova first spotted by Chinese astronomers 2,000 years ago —‬ Space photo of the week

NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer reveals the expansion and shock patterns within RCW 86, a supernova observed by early astronomers in A.D. 185....

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What happened to the Minoan civilization?

What happened to the Minoan civilization?

The Minoan civilization flourished between roughly 2000 and 1500 B.C. on Crete and nearby islands. How did it come to an end?...

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Fossil site in China reveals bevy of complex creatures lived prior to the Cambrian explosion, including a 'Dune'-like sandworm

Fossil site in China reveals bevy of complex creatures lived prior to the Cambrian explosion, including a 'Dune'-like sandworm

A site in southwestern China holds a wide array of strange life-forms that emerged prior to the Cambrian explosion, and it pushes back the origin of complex life by millions of years....

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Cheap, decades-old transplant drug delays full onset of type 1 diabetes

Cheap, decades-old transplant drug delays full onset of type 1 diabetes

A transplant drug that has been used for decades can preserve the function of insulin-producing cells in young children who are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes....

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Octopus quiz: Are you a sucker for cephalopod science?

Octopus quiz: Are you a sucker for cephalopod science?

This quiz tests what you know about octopus anatomy and behavior....

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Science news this week: Artemis II lifts off, diabetes cured in mice, and smog in China shapes Arctic storms

Science news this week: Artemis II lifts off, diabetes cured in mice, and smog in China shapes Arctic storms

April 4, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend....

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I've witnessed nearly 100 rocket launches. Artemis II was like nothing I've ever experienced.

I've witnessed nearly 100 rocket launches. Artemis II was like nothing I've ever experienced.

A veteran space reporter describes the full-body experience of watching NASA's historic Artemis II lift off...

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Are allergies genetic?

Although babies born from parents with allergies are also more likely to have them, there are a number of outside factors that affect whether and how someone develops allergies....

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'Trust us; you look amazing': Artemis II crewmembers share first message from space

'Trust us; you look amazing': Artemis II crewmembers share first message from space

As Artemis II begins humanity's first return to the moon in over 50 years, the four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft shared their first message from deep space....

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Homo habilis is the earliest named human. But is it even human?

Homo habilis is the earliest named human. But is it even human?

Between 2 million and 3 million years ago, humans appeared in Africa — but identifying them in the fossil record is turning out to be surprisingly difficult....

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Scientists mapped all the nerves of the clitoris for the first time

Scientists mapped all the nerves of the clitoris for the first time

High-resolution X-ray offers a new look at an understudied organ: the clitoris....

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IBM quantum processor achieves highest fidelity calculations for the longest period of time on record

IBM quantum processor achieves highest fidelity calculations for the longest period of time on record

Scientists have developed a novel approach to error correction that resulted in the highest-ever fidelity of entangled, logical qubits on a superconducting quantum processor....

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The 10 best running shoe deals, as chosen by an experienced runner

The 10 best running shoe deals, as chosen by an experienced runner

Save big on a wide variety of great running shoes, from New Balance to Columbia and Saucony...

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Rare 'sungrazer' comet MAPS will shine superbright on Saturday ‪—‬ if it survives a dangerous encounter with our star

Rare 'sungrazer' comet MAPS will shine superbright on Saturday ‪—‬ if it survives a dangerous encounter with our star

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) could shine brightly in the evenings after April 4, but only if it survives a very close encounter with the sun....

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Artemis II officially leaves Earth's orbit on the way to the moon

Artemis II officially leaves Earth's orbit on the way to the moon

With a successful translunar injection burn, NASA's Artemis II mission stopped circling Earth and began the first crewed journey toward the moon since the Apollo era....

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In photos: Artemis II's historic launch for the moon

In photos: Artemis II's historic launch for the moon

Millions watched on April 1 as the Artemis II mission sent humans back to the moon for the first time since 1972. Here's the day in pictures....

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Ancient children's teeth reveal a syphilis-like disease was spreading in Vietnam 4,000 years ago

Ancient children's teeth reveal a syphilis-like disease was spreading in Vietnam 4,000 years ago

Remains from three Stone Age children in Vietnam may challenge long-standing ideas about the origin of syphilis, scientists say....

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Chemists make hydrogen from breadcrumbs in groundbreaking reaction that could replace some fossil fuels

Chemists make hydrogen from breadcrumbs in groundbreaking reaction that could replace some fossil fuels

Chemists say they’ve found a way to turn breadcrumbs into hydrogen, potentially offering a sustainable alternative to one of the most common chemical manufacturing processes....

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Earth's energy imbalance is much more extreme than climate models show ‪—‬ but scientists aren't sure why

Earth's energy imbalance is much more extreme than climate models show ‪—‬ but scientists aren't sure why

For reasons that are still unclear, climate models underestimate the growing gap between the amount of energy Earth receives from the sun and the amount the planet radiates into space....

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Chinese satellite with robotic 'octopus arm' passes key refueling test in orbit — making longer-lived space assets more likely

Chinese satellite with robotic 'octopus arm' passes key refueling test in orbit — making longer-lived space assets more likely

The experimental Hukeda-2 satellite and its highly flexible robotic arm have passed a major refuelling test in low Earth orbit. The demonstration is the latest step toward China significantly expandin...

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'Not how you build a digital mind': How reasoning failures are preventing AI models from achieving human-level intelligence

'Not how you build a digital mind': How reasoning failures are preventing AI models from achieving human-level intelligence

Existing LLM architecture may not support the problem-solving capabilities needed to underpin human-level AI, the authors of a new study argue....

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Scientists cured type 1 diabetes in mice by creating a blended immune system

Scientists cured type 1 diabetes in mice by creating a blended immune system

By creating a hybrid immune system between the recipient and the donor, researchers were able to transplant insulin-producing cells that were not rejected....

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Native Americans invented dice and games of chance more than 12,000 years ago, archaeological study reveals

Native Americans invented dice and games of chance more than 12,000 years ago, archaeological study reveals

A new study shows that dice and games of chance date back thousands of years earlier than experts previously thought....

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Artemis II blasts off: Humans are on their way back to the moon

Artemis II blasts off: Humans are on their way back to the moon

NASA's Artemis II rocket has taken off in a historic launch on Florida's Space Coast, sending humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years....

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Astronauts can face 'nearly lethal doses' of solar radiation — so why launch Artemis II during the sun's peak of activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.

Astronauts can face 'nearly lethal doses' of solar radiation — so why launch Artemis II during the sun's peak of activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.

NASA's Artemis II flight around the moon will expose astronauts to space weather. Space scientist Patricia Reiff tells Live Science how solar flares and radiation will impact the lunar mission....

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Farting comet seen reversing its spin for the first time ever —‬ and it may soon 'self-destruct'

Farting comet seen reversing its spin for the first time ever —‬ and it may soon 'self-destruct'

A new analysis of archival Hubble Space Telescope photos reveals that a peculiar comet slowed its spin before fully reversing its rotational direction via "outgassing" during a flyby of Earth in 2017....

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Tasmanian tigers discovered in Indigenous rock art in Australia, suggesting these marsupials lived there much longer than thought

Tasmanian tigers discovered in Indigenous rock art in Australia, suggesting these marsupials lived there much longer than thought

Around 14 new rock-art depictions of thylacines, also known as Tasmanian tigers, have been found in northern Australia....

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'Something really big is going to happen': NASA's historic Artemis II mission approved for April 1 launch

'Something really big is going to happen': NASA's historic Artemis II mission approved for April 1 launch

NASA has given the 10-day Artemis II mission the green light after its flight readiness review, and the weather outlook remains favorable....

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Pig semen molecule could deliver chemotherapy to hard-to-reach eye cancer, mouse study suggests

Pig semen molecule could deliver chemotherapy to hard-to-reach eye cancer, mouse study suggests

Researchers showed that "exosomes" from pig semen may be used in a potential new treatment for retinoblastoma....

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'We are getting very, very close': NASA makes final Artemis II preparations as expectation grows for Wednesday launch

'We are getting very, very close': NASA makes final Artemis II preparations as expectation grows for Wednesday launch

NASA's Artemis II crew is ready to fly around the moon, with promising weather forecasts for a Wednesday launch....

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Farthest, fastest and most diverse: 6 major records the Artemis II astronauts will smash as NASA returns to the moon

Farthest, fastest and most diverse: 6 major records the Artemis II astronauts will smash as NASA returns to the moon

The Artemis II astronauts will soon launch on the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years. During this trip, they will travel farther and faster than any humans in history — and will ea...

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Tudor Heart: A Renaissance gold necklace featuring a French-English pun on the love between Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon

Tudor Heart: A Renaissance gold necklace featuring a French-English pun on the love between Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon

A chance discovery of a 16th-century necklace reveals new information about Tudor-era jewelry styles....

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Saturn's chaotic atmosphere revealed in most comprehensive view yet by James Webb and Hubble telescopes

Saturn's chaotic atmosphere revealed in most comprehensive view yet by James Webb and Hubble telescopes

Viewing Saturn in complementary wavelengths, the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes reveal more about what makes up the layers of ringed planet's atmosphere....

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AI systems are enabling mass surveillance in the US, and there is no national law that 'meaningfully limits' the use of this data

AI systems are enabling mass surveillance in the US, and there is no national law that 'meaningfully limits' the use of this data

A technology policy researcher explores the ethics of implementing AI in current camera surveillance systems....

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Endometriosis messes with the immune system and causes 'ripple effects across the body'

Endometriosis messes with the immune system and causes 'ripple effects across the body'

Two researchers explain how endometriosis drives a whole body immune response due to inflammation, urging the medical community to see it as a whole-body issue....

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Hubble images taken 25 years apart show big changes in the iconic Crab Nebula —‬ Space photo of the week

Hubble images taken 25 years apart show big changes in the iconic Crab Nebula —‬ Space photo of the week

Astronomers reveal new insight into an iconic supernova remnant's evolution, structure and pulsar-driven growth over 25 years....

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What would happen to Earth if the sun suddenly vanished?

What would happen to Earth if the sun suddenly vanished?

Earth is habitable due to warmth from the sun. So what would happen if the sun disappeared?...

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A gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in mice

A gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in mice

Researchers are exploring the prospect of using gut bacteria to boost muscle strength, after zeroing in on a microbe that does this in mice...

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Top 5 health and fitness products to buy during spring sales (and 2 to skip)

Top 5 health and fitness products to buy during spring sales (and 2 to skip)

How to shop smart and save money on fitness trackers, workout equipment, sportswear, air purifiers, toothbrushes, and other health and fitness products....

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Science news this week: NASA announces nuclear rocket, space reproduction proves difficult, and why weed gives people the munchies

Science news this week: NASA announces nuclear rocket, space reproduction proves difficult, and why weed gives people the munchies

March 28, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend....

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Extreme blast of Arctic air from polar vortex paints a picturesque plume off Florida coast — Earth from space

Extreme blast of Arctic air from polar vortex paints a picturesque plume off Florida coast — Earth from space

A recent satellite photo captured a stunning scene of sediment swirling across the West Florida Shelf after an extreme cold snap that covered large parts of the eastern U.S. in snow....

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Live Science Today: Earth hits record energy imbalance, Hawaii floods and NASA prepares for Artemis II launch

Monday, March 23, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines....

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Viruses in the gut may help prevent blood sugar spikes, mouse study hints

Viruses in the gut may help prevent blood sugar spikes, mouse study hints

Intestinal viruses can activate immune cells that regulate carbohydrate metabolism, highlighting an overlooked role of the gut virome, a study in mice finds....

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Urfa Man: An 11,500-year-old life-size statue of a man holding his penis

Urfa Man: An 11,500-year-old life-size statue of a man holding his penis

Discovered in a city in southern Turkey, this life-size male statue may represent an important deceased ancestor....

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A new twist on matter? Strange 'Half-Mӧbius' molecule has rare properties chemists have never seen before

A new twist on matter? Strange 'Half-Mӧbius' molecule has rare properties chemists have never seen before

Chemists created a strange "half-Mӧbius" molecule, where electrons twist freely out of place to make a continuously looping surface....

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42 noticias recientes

Diagnostic dilemma: Woman's 'biologically implausible' infection led her to sneeze 'worms' out of her nose

'In every continent where humans are present, water bankruptcy is manifesting itself': Exiled Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani on our desperate need to preserve our most precious resource

The Artemis II astronauts have just flown farther from Earth than any humans in history

AI-written code can beat humans at biomedical analysis, some studies find. What does that mean for the field?

Artemis II moon flyby begins: How to watch and what to know

'A cure on the horizon': Are we finally close to ending type 1 diabetes?

'They could spend 4 or 5 hours per day underwater': How humans adapted to the most challenging environments

We went to Finland to hear about the new 'sand battery' that will turn stored renewable energy back into power for the electrical grid

'This generation's moment': How the Artemis missions will reframe humanity's relationship with the moon

Diabetes rates are lower in high-altitude environments ‪‪—‬ and scientists may have discovered why

Antarctica hides huge caches of gold, silver, copper and iron. As the ice melts, countries may race to harvest them.

Shroud of Turin, claimed to be Jesus' burial cloth, contaminated with carrot and red coral DNA

NASA telescope uncovers new mystery in supernova first spotted by Chinese astronomers 2,000 years ago —‬ Space photo of the week

What happened to the Minoan civilization?

Fossil site in China reveals bevy of complex creatures lived prior to the Cambrian explosion, including a 'Dune'-like sandworm

Cheap, decades-old transplant drug delays full onset of type 1 diabetes

Octopus quiz: Are you a sucker for cephalopod science?

Science news this week: Artemis II lifts off, diabetes cured in mice, and smog in China shapes Arctic storms

I've witnessed nearly 100 rocket launches. Artemis II was like nothing I've ever experienced.

Are allergies genetic?

'Trust us; you look amazing': Artemis II crewmembers share first message from space

Homo habilis is the earliest named human. But is it even human?

Scientists mapped all the nerves of the clitoris for the first time

IBM quantum processor achieves highest fidelity calculations for the longest period of time on record

The 10 best running shoe deals, as chosen by an experienced runner

Rare 'sungrazer' comet MAPS will shine superbright on Saturday ‪—‬ if it survives a dangerous encounter with our star

Artemis II officially leaves Earth's orbit on the way to the moon

In photos: Artemis II's historic launch for the moon

Ancient children's teeth reveal a syphilis-like disease was spreading in Vietnam 4,000 years ago

Chemists make hydrogen from breadcrumbs in groundbreaking reaction that could replace some fossil fuels

Earth's energy imbalance is much more extreme than climate models show ‪—‬ but scientists aren't sure why

Chinese satellite with robotic 'octopus arm' passes key refueling test in orbit — making longer-lived space assets more likely

'Not how you build a digital mind': How reasoning failures are preventing AI models from achieving human-level intelligence

Scientists cured type 1 diabetes in mice by creating a blended immune system

Native Americans invented dice and games of chance more than 12,000 years ago, archaeological study reveals

Artemis II blasts off: Humans are on their way back to the moon

Astronauts can face 'nearly lethal doses' of solar radiation — so why launch Artemis II during the sun's peak of activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.

Farting comet seen reversing its spin for the first time ever —‬ and it may soon 'self-destruct'

Tasmanian tigers discovered in Indigenous rock art in Australia, suggesting these marsupials lived there much longer than thought

'Something really big is going to happen': NASA's historic Artemis II mission approved for April 1 launch

Pig semen molecule could deliver chemotherapy to hard-to-reach eye cancer, mouse study suggests

'We are getting very, very close': NASA makes final Artemis II preparations as expectation grows for Wednesday launch

Farthest, fastest and most diverse: 6 major records the Artemis II astronauts will smash as NASA returns to the moon

Tudor Heart: A Renaissance gold necklace featuring a French-English pun on the love between Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon

Saturn's chaotic atmosphere revealed in most comprehensive view yet by James Webb and Hubble telescopes

AI systems are enabling mass surveillance in the US, and there is no national law that 'meaningfully limits' the use of this data

Endometriosis messes with the immune system and causes 'ripple effects across the body'

Hubble images taken 25 years apart show big changes in the iconic Crab Nebula —‬ Space photo of the week

What would happen to Earth if the sun suddenly vanished?

A gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in mice

Top 5 health and fitness products to buy during spring sales (and 2 to skip)

Science news this week: NASA announces nuclear rocket, space reproduction proves difficult, and why weed gives people the munchies

Extreme blast of Arctic air from polar vortex paints a picturesque plume off Florida coast — Earth from space

Live Science Today: Earth hits record energy imbalance, Hawaii floods and NASA prepares for Artemis II launch

Viruses in the gut may help prevent blood sugar spikes, mouse study hints

Urfa Man: An 11,500-year-old life-size statue of a man holding his penis

A new twist on matter? Strange 'Half-Mӧbius' molecule has rare properties chemists have never seen before

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