Evolution
‘Tiny Bug Slayer’ Dinosaur Relative Would Fit in the Palm of a Hand
A fossil from Madagascar shows giant dinosaurs and pterosaurs originated from teensy ancestors
Stories by Laura Geggel
Public Health
The Bodies of People Who Died from COVID-19 May Still Be Contagious
A forensic worker in Thailand most likely caught the virus from a deceased patient, a preprint study suggests
EARTH
We Could Be Witnessing the Death of a Tectonic Plate
A gaping hole in the Juan de Fuca plate could explain why central Oregon has volcanoes
Environment
Huge Iceberg Poised to Break Off Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier
Scientists are concerned the glacier is spawning icebergs more frequently than it used to
Biotech
23andMe Is Sharing Genetic Data with Drug Giant
The genetics testing company and GlaxoSmithKline are using five million people’s data to develop medical treatments
Evolution
Here's What Ötzi the Iceman Ate before He Was Murdered
His mummified remains show he ate meat and a poisonous fern before his demise
Public Health
Volcanic “Pele’s Hair” Could Contaminate Drinking Water in Hawaii
The glassy shards from Kilauea’s eruption may be dangerous to humans and animals if consumed
Natural Disasters
Lava and Ash from Fuego Volcano Kills 33 in Guatemala
The eruption is the Central American nation’s deadliest since 1902
Space & Physics
Did Michigan Meteor Really Cause an Earthquake?
The fireball’s sonic boom sparked a 2.0-magnitude seismic event
Biology
Can Gene Editing Save the World’s Chocolate?
Scientists are racing to save cacao trees from devastating viruses and fungi
Public Health
If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don't They Screen People?
Cancerous cells emit unique compounds that trained canines detect in breath or urine
Natural Disasters
Earthquakes Jolt Icelandic Volcano as It Refills with Magma
The volcano is likely slowly preparing for its next eruption
Biology
Why Does Being in the Heat Make Us Feel Tired?
A hot summer day makes the body work overtime
Evolution
New Dinosaur Resembles Ghostbusters Monster Zuul
The new ankylosaurus fossil is one of the most complete ever found in North America
EARTH
Earth's Mantle Is Hotter Than Scientists Thought
The finding will help scientists more accurately model the planet’s geodynamic processes
Evolution
Meet the Ancient Reptile that Gave Rise to Mammals
Cynodonts, which looked like scaly rats, roamed Brazil 235 million years ago
Energy
The Science behind Samsung Phone Battery Fires
How the Galaxy Note 7’s lithium batteries can go awry
Weather
Why the "Heat Dome" Will Scorch Nearly the Entire U.S. This Weekend
Some places will see temperatures as much as 5.6 to 8.3 degrees Celsius above average for this time of year
Evolution
New Dinosaur Had the T. rex Look: Tiny Arms
Like its distant relative T. rex, a newly identified dinosaur, named Gualicho shinyae, sported small arms and hands with two clawed fingers
Chemistry
How Kevlar Saved an Orlando Police Officer’s Life
Live Science spoke with two material scientists to learn more about how exactly the high-performance plastic protects people
