Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured stunning 'Fall of Icarus' photo: a skydiver aligned with the sun. YouTuber Gabriel C. Brown jumped from 3,500 feet. The shoot required thorough preparation.
Scientists created a nanobody-based antivenom effective against 17 African snake species, surpassing traditional methods. It's safer, scalable, and could revolutionize snakebite treatment.
Review of Slow Gods, a space opera reminiscent of Banks's Culture series, featuring shapeshifting, AI humor, galaxy-wide plots, and a pilot who keeps dying and reviving in deep space. The book explores themes of identity and survival.
Jetson One, an eVTOL aircraft, was showcased in a race. It's designed for one person, ascends like a helicopter, and reaches 1,500 feet. Other eVTOL advancements, like Ehang's taxis, are emerging globally.
"Superman" flare, the brightest ever from a supermassive black hole (AGN), 20 billion light-years away, aids understanding tidal disruption events (TDEs) and AGN variability. It confirms large stars exist near black holes.
Research reveals brains react to color with common patterns, not unique experiences. The study explores how brains process color and links it to broader questions of awareness and nerve activity.
Scientists discovered 2.7 million-year-old ice cores in Antarctica's Allan Hills, revealing ancient climate conditions and greenhouse gas levels. These cores offer insights into Earth's climate history and future changes.
Chinese Taikonauts stranded on Tiangong space station after debris hit return capsule. Investigation underway; Shenzhou-20 crew's return delayed. Space junk poses risk to space exploration.
Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) displays a surprising golden glow after its closest approach to the sun. Its unique coloration, attributed to a lack of carbon particles, sets it apart from other comets like Nishimura and 3I/ATLAS.
Discover fossilized hyrax traces! Learn about urolites, coprolites, hyraceum, and the unique butt-drag impressions left by these fascinating creatures. Hyrax behavior and fossil discoveries are explored.
Smoke-drying mummification, originating in Asia 60,000 years ago, involved slow-burning fires to preserve bodies. Hunter-gatherers in southern China, Southeast Asia, and South America practiced it.
Tao-Yi transitions from marketing to helping others at Tru U in a virtual utopia called Gaia. She encounters Navin amidst a New Year's Eve bonfire with other Gen Virtual youth.
Explore the captivating world of cats! From their unique eyes and heightened senses to the science of cuteness, discover the evolutionary advantages and enduring appeal of felines. Uncover the secrets behind their charm.
Climate change adaptation requires funding, tough choices on food, relocation & investment. Balancing diversity, resilience & productivity crucial. Finance gaps & difficult decisions remain.
Learn about food spoilage: molds (Penicillium, Aspergillus), bacteria, and toxins (patulin, mycotoxins). Discover how to identify spoiled food and minimize health risks from contaminated foods.
An exotic interstellar comet with unique properties excites astronomers. Study reveals its origin outside our solar system, offering insights into distant stars and the early Milky Way. Live Science will continue coverage.
Researchers claim Nanotyrannus is a distinct, fully grown dinosaur species, not a juvenile T. rex, settling a long debate. Analysis of fossils reveals key differences in size and bone structure.
