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Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but its actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity. Powerful dust storms and swirling dust devils generate static electricity strong enough to spark faint glowing discharges...

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?

AI is consuming staggering amounts of energy-already over 10% of U.S. electricity-and the demand is only accelerating. Now, researchers have unveiled a radically more efficient approach that could slash AI energy use by ...

Scientists in Canada have uncovered a surprising weakness in glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. They found that certain brain cells-once believed to only support healthy nerves-can actually help tumors gro...

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

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 regulates blood sugar.

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

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.

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

Researchers have created a nanoscale structure that traps infrared light in a layer just 40 nanometers thick-over 1,000 times thinner than a human hair. By using a unique material with exceptional light-bending propertie...

A hidden Roman sanctuary discovered beneath Frankfurt is offering rare clues about ancient rituals, including possible human sacrifice. With major funding secured, scientists are now racing to uncover how this mysterious...

Scientists have created an artificial saliva using a sugarcane protein that can protect teeth and fight bacteria. The key ingredient, CANECPI-5, binds directly to enamel, forming a shield against acids that cause decay. ...

Modern food systems may look stable on the surface, but they are increasingly dependent on digital systems that can quietly become a major point of failure. Today, food must be recognized by databases and automated platf...