Stone Age tombs in Scotland reveal 'webs of descent' among male relatives An analysis of DNA from Stone Age skeletons buried in Scotland reveals how people organized the burial of their dead. LiveScience · Apr 13
'Oslo patient' likely cured of HIV after getting stem cell transplant from his brother, who is genetically resistant to the virus A man known as the "Oslo patient" joins a short list of people in long-term remission from HIV following bone marrow transplants. LiveScience · Apr 13
Antiseptic-tolerant germs spread through the air in hospitals, early study hints Trace amounts of antiseptic chemicals in hospital rooms may be driving tolerance and resistance in bacteria, a study finds. LiveScience · Apr 13
Homo erectus' tools include stunning geodes and fossils, possibly as a way to connect with the cosmos, study finds Homo erectus may have deliberately selected rocks embedded with fossils and crystals to craft their hand axes — possibly to serve as mediators between humans and the cosmos. LiveScience · Apr 13
'Really, really weird': Physicists entangle two moving atoms for the first time, validating 'spooky' quantum theory For the first time, scientists have observed quantum entanglement in the momentum of massive particles. The result, decades in the making, could help physicists probe the relationship between quantum mechanics and gravity. LiveScience · Apr 13
'I have not processed what we just did': Artemis II astronauts share all in first news conference since splashdown The Artemis II crew have spoken publicly for the first time since their return to Earth. LiveScience · Apr 13
Sperm quality is at its peak in the summer, study finds Seasonal shifts in behavior — not temperature — may subtly influence sperm motility. Whether this variation in sperm quality influences fertility remains to be seen. LiveScience · Apr 13
Idol of Pomos: A 5,000-year-old fertility figurine from Cyprus that wears a miniature version of herself on a necklace The cross-shaped figurine has become a potent symbol of Cyprus' contribution to prehistory. LiveScience · Apr 13
Ancient Egyptian stone monument depicting a Roman emperor as a pharaoh discovered in Luxor A stone slab depicting the Roman emperor Tiberius was found during restoration work at the Karnak temple complex in Luxor. LiveScience · Apr 12
'Human minds shouldn't have to go through' this: Artemis II crew recalls unreal moment when Earth disappeared — Space photo of the week A stunning Earthset image from Artemis II recalls Apollo 8's Earthrise, marking humanity's return to deep space and the start of a new era of exploration. LiveScience · Apr 12
Does the moon look the same from everywhere on Earth? The moon's orientation changes quite dramatically across time and between places, largely due to differences in perspective. LiveScience · Apr 12
AI for breakup texts? How 'sycophantic' chatbots are messing with our ability to handle difficult social situations. Overly agreeable AI responses to interpersonal issues could mess with human moral perspectives. LiveScience · Apr 11
Science news this week: Artemis II splashes down, the world's fattest parrot bounces back, and the Shroud of Turin is contaminated April 11, 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. LiveScience · Apr 11
10 Artemis II photos that define humanity's return to the moon From spectacular views of Earth to a unique total solar eclipse, Artemis II's most breathtaking images tell the story of humanity's return to deep space after more than 50 years. LiveScience · Apr 11
LiveScience · Apr 11 Do the microbes in your gut influence what foods you like? Can the microbes in your gut influence the foods you crave?
LiveScience · Apr 11 'I'm at a loss for words': Artemis II mission comes home to joy and cheers after historic 10-day mission NASA's 10-day moon mission has officially ended with a "bullseye landing"
LiveScience · Apr 10 There are 'reasons to be confident' about faulty Artemis II heat shield ahead of 25,000 mph reentry, space expert Ed Macaulay says NASA's Artemis II heat shield is about to face its ultimate test as the Orion crew prepares for reentry. Physics and data science lecturer Ed Macaulay tells Live Science reasons to be confident ahead of today's historic splashdown.
LiveScience · Apr 10 The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photos As Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.
LiveScience · Apr 10 'More questions than answers': Experts baffled by Alaskan mammal-eating orcas spotted near Seattle Three orcas from Alaska surfaced in the waters between Washington state and Canada in March, an area where they've never been documented.
LiveScience · Apr 10 Changing 'just one DNA letter' in female mice triggers growth of male genitalia Scientists discovered that making a very small change to female mice's DNA caused them to develop male reproductive organs.
LiveScience · Apr 10 Aoshima: Japan's tiny 'Cat Island' where felines hugely outnumber humans Once a thriving sardine fishing island, today Aoshima is home to roughly 80 cats and just a handful of people who look after the felines with the help of food donations from around Japan.
LiveScience · Apr 10 AI war games almost always escalate to nuclear strikes, simulation shows A new study reveals that AI decision-making during conflicts is naturally prone to escalation.
LiveScience · Apr 9 Ancient Korean society practiced human sacrifice and high inbreeding, researchers find A genomic analysis of dozens of ancient Korean skeletons revealed a special "sacrificial caste" of people.
LiveScience · Apr 9 Chimpanzees in Uganda are locked in a deadly 'civil war' after their group split apart — and scientists don't know why The first well-observed "civil war" in wild chimpanzees reveals that shifting social ties alone can fracture a group, igniting deadly conflict between former friends.
LiveScience · Apr 9 James Webb telescope spots 'stingray' galaxy system that could solve the mystery of 'little red dots' A study of the fascinating galaxy system nicknamed "The Stingray" suggests that mysterious little red dots could be a phase in the evolution of galaxies powered by actively feeding black holes, rather than a distinct class of objects.