The Milky Way’s fastest star could expose our black hole’s spin
The star S301 swoops so close to our galaxy’s supermassive black hole that it could, for the first time ever, reveal that dark behemoth’s rotation
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Why extreme heat is much more dangerous for the elderly than we realised
Human heat tolerance limits are lower than previously thought, and age is a major risk, Stanford researchers say.
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Açaí, chipotle and gnocchi – and other words you are probably mispronouncing
The English language can seem designed to trip us up, whether we’re greeting a colonel or travelling to Worcestershire.…
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Parasite linked to 'mushy fish' could be much more widespread than thought
If you're a keen angler and regularly catch yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi), you may have encountered instances…
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Gentle chemical glow helps scientists capture sharper images of living cells
We reach for brighter, better lighting for sharper pictures, whether we're photographing a puppy or a microscopic cell.…
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Ancient Milky Way Merger
About 12 billion years ago, a dwarf galaxy known as LKH collided with a young Milky Way and merged with it. This…
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Ancient Milky Way Merger
This artist’s concept, released on Aug. 17, 2026, depicts a collision between our Milky Way galaxy and a dwarf galaxy…
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iPad price hikes make 2026 the year of the Galaxy Tab, unless this leak is true
And missing a key ingredient
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'I'm not sure how such a law could be enforced': Readers react to a possible social media ban for children
Do you think a social media ban for young users would be effective? Live Science readers revealed their thoughts in our…
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WATCH LIVE: Tipping Point — The Colorado River Reimagined | A PBS News Special
Join PBS News science correspondent Miles O'Brien as he talks about the future of this critical waterway with…
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Astronomers detect fastest known star in Milky Way
Star’s extreme proximity to Sagittarius A* means it could open new window onto black hole’s fundamental properties…
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Study shows hearing children of deaf adults experience stigma but show agency and resilience
Hearing children of deaf adults can experience stigma, discrimination and social exclusion because of their association…
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Mysterious Russian 'space activity' causes US Air Force flight to Antarctica to turn around: report
A mysterious incident over the South Pacific forced a U.S. Air Force aircraft to turn around on Aug. 18, due to a…
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China successfully lands its Zhuque-3 rocket, rivaling Blue Origin and SpaceX
Beijing’s success shows how close China is to the U.S. in the new space race
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Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way's central black hole
Star, moving at 8% the speed of light, may let us measure the black hole's rotation.
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NASA Establishes State Hubs to Grow Technical Aerospace Workforce
NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to seven institutions to help strengthen and streamline state-based…
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Scientists just discovered a big limitation in lab-grown minibrains — they have a skewed 'sense of time'
Miniature models of the brain don't seem to follow the same developmental timetable as real brains, which matters for…
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Shrews exhibit reversible size changes in their skulls and noses to get through the winter
Scientists had previously observed that some species of shrews undergo a form of biological plasticity in which their…
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New research: Extreme heat is altering when, where and how we travel
Before booking a vacation, it pays to check the weather.
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This high-speed star is whipping around the black hole in the middle of our galaxy
Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into…
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Jellyfish reveal how rapid cell turnover may suppress early cancer growth
Although increased cell proliferation is a hallmark of cancerous tissues, in some cases it may actually protect against…
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A 100-year-old mystery in the cat kidney may be linked to scent communication
Many animals obtain information about others from scent marks left in the environment, including urine. Because these…
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Fastest known Milky Way star offers new test of supermassive black hole's spin
Astronomers have discovered the fastest known star in our galaxy, the Milky Way, orbiting the black hole at its center.…
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Astronomers spot the closest, fastest star ever seen orbiting our galaxy's monster black hole
A star is whipping around the Milky Way's central black hole incredibly fast, setting a record for the tightest orbit…
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We may now know which neurons dictate when it is time to go to sleep
Two clusters of neurons in the brains of mice seem to create the drive to get some shuteye, potentially hinting at a…
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5-year-old brain organoids can sense the passing of time
Brain organoids have been grown and studied for five years, the longest time to date, and their activity suggests they…
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How wakeful rest may boost brain power in a manner similar to sleep
To gain the benefits of sleep, it was thought that the whole brain must switch off. But experiments suggest…
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Replay: MTG-I2 pre-launch media briefing
Video: 00:51:38 On Wednesday 19 August, media representatives were invited to a media briefing ahead of the launch of…
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‘Mini brains’ kept alive for years appear to age like real brains
Miniature models of the human brain can be kept alive for years, allowing scientists to study neural development and…
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How psilocybin alters consciousness to create a sense of ‘oneness’
Psychedelics can create a new “hidden order” in brain activity that could explain how these drugs alter our sense of…
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Supercentenarians have a cellular superpower
Could this secret cellular weapon be the key to longevity?
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13 sci-fi books that inspired our favorite shows and movies
These are the books that inspired our favorite science fiction worlds on the big and small screens, including novels…
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Science uncovers mountain quarry tied to one of Korea's most tragic royal tombs
Modern science has validated a 300-year-old Joseon Dynasty record, helping researchers pinpoint the mountain quarry…
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New images show moon crater carved by SpaceX rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by…
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