DinosaursSeptember 23, 2021
Some Dinosaurs May Have Wagged Their Tail to Help Them Run
This may be for the same reason humans swing their arms when walking and running
Stories by Yasemin Saplakoglu
Yasemin Saplakoglu is a staff writer at Live Science, covering health, neuroscience and biology. Her work has appeared in Scientific American, Science and the San Jose Mercury News. She has a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Connecticut and a graduate certificate in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
The SciencesMarch 3, 2020
“Cosmic String” Gravitational Waves Could Solve Antimatter Mystery
Physicists suspect spacetime ripples could explain why the universe is made of matter
MedicineFebruary 21, 2020
Researchers Map Structure of Coronavirus “Spike” Protein
The finding could help lay the groundwork for a vaccine
Public HealthSeptember 6, 2019
Contaminant That May Be Causing the Mysterious Vaping-Related Illnesses Found
Many of the products used by sick patients contained an oil derived from vitamin E, according to news reports
PolicyJune 1, 2018
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EnvironmentMay 31, 2018
Some Trees Beat Heat with Sweat
During extreme heat waves, a species of eucalyptus copes by releasing water and taking advantage of evaporative cooling. Other trees may do the same.
The SciencesMay 14, 2018
Nuclear Bomb Test Moved North Korea Mountain
A new analysis of a seismic signal suggests the entire mountain didn’t collapse
PolicyMay 1, 2018
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BiologyMay 1, 2018
Trees Sweat to Keep Cool
During extreme heat waves, one species of eucalyptus copes by releasing water
The SciencesApril 4, 2018
Watch Live Today: Scripting the “Quantum Age” with Tools Fashioned from Subatomic Particles
Quantum matter researcher Rob Moore discusses how novel materials harnessing the quantum properties of atoms and electrons will define the next generation of technology
EvolutionApril 3, 2018
Meet “Dracula,” the Largest Pterosaur Found to Date
A reconstruction of the reptile, found in Transylvania, is on display in Germany
PolicyApril 1, 2018
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ConservationMarch 20, 2018
The World Bids Farewell to the Last Male Northern White Rhino
The beloved rhino bull Sudan died Monday, leaving behind only two females of its kind
Space & PhysicsMarch 8, 2018
Watch Now: The Weirdest Stars in the Universe
Astronomer Emily Levesque discusses the strangest stellar phenomena known to science
PolicyMarch 1, 2018
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Space & PhysicsFebruary 16, 2018
Is Humanity Ready for the Discovery of Alien Life?
Most Americans would probably be thrilled to learn extraterrestrials (intelligent or not) exist. Other nationalities beg to differ
BiologyFebruary 13, 2018
Cannibal Sex and Love Darts: Animal Libido Is Not for the Fainthearted [Slide Show]
Some creatures have unusual ways of courting their Valentines
BiologyFebruary 12, 2018
Submersibles Peer into the Greatest Living Light Show on Earth [Video]
Researchers hope to get people talking about our beautiful, complex oceans
NeuroscienceFebruary 9, 2018
Go Figure: Why Olympic Ice Skaters Don't Fall Flat on Their Faces
The athletes’ brains get rewired with practice to counteract reflexes and execute complex routines
BiotechFebruary 7, 2018
Bacterial "Tape Recorder" Could Keep Tabs on Bodily Functions
Researchers program bacteria to record cellular memories
PolicyFebruary 1, 2018
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EngineeringFebruary 1, 2018
How Many Gigs are You Wearing?
Magnetic clothing could be used to store passwords and other data
BiologyJanuary 26, 2018
View to a Kill: Galápagos Sea Lions Team Up to Capture Huge Tuna
In a newly documented behavior, sea lions use teamwork to trap their prey along shorelines
NeuroscienceJanuary 17, 2018
The Brain’s Marauder’s Map
Neurons in the hippocampi of rats and bats fire in response to their fellow animals’ movements