Colorectal cancer is now the most common cause of cancer death for people under age 50 in the United States.
Colorectal cancer (cancer of the large intestine or rectum) is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50 in the United States, a new study finds. Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates for people under age 50 have increased each year since 2013 and 2004, respectively, according to a study released March […]
Iran war could impact agriculture and cause a ‘fertilizer shock’ that would increase food prices
Tehran is moving to restrict or effectively close shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the latest escalation in the war involving Iran. Markets are reacting to the global impact of the closure of this incredibly busy shipping route, focusing on the risks to oil and gas flows, the prospect of higher […]
‘Evidence of wild boars, deer, bears and aurochs’: ancient DNA reveals sunken area Doggerland had habitable forests during the last Ice Age
The sunken continent that connected Britain to mainland Europe until thousands of years ago may have been an excellent refuge for plants and animals, including humans, during the last Ice Age, a new study has found. 16,000 years ago, temperate forests existed in parts of Doggerland that are now submerged in the North Sea. That […]
Today’s Live Science: Starlink hits 10,000 satellites in orbit as Super El Nino approaches
Today’s top news More heatwaves are possible as weather forecasters predict an El Niño outbreak. (Image credit: Kevin Carter, via Getty Images) There is a possibility that a “Super El Niño” will occur this summer, causing abnormally high temperatures that could make 2027 a candidate for the hottest year on record. That’s according to the […]
Forecasting experts announce that ‘Super El Niño’ could cause global temperatures to reach unprecedented levels
Forecasters predict the arrival of a potentially extreme El Niño this summer that could push temperatures around the world to unprecedented extremes. Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center announced that there is a 62% chance of an El Niño occurring from June through August. In other words, El Niño […]
How plants migrated from sea to land and changed the Earth forever
Long before dinosaurs roamed the earth, Earth was very different from the planet we know today. About 500 million years ago, most of the Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil. There were no trees, grass, or flowers. Life existed almost entirely in the ocean. Then something amazing happened. Plants began to grow on […]
A single injection of a therapeutic drug like mRNA could help the heart muscle heal after a heart attack in mice and pigs. Is it also effective for humans?
A single shot of self-amplifying RNA can repair tissue damage caused by a heart attack, a new study in pigs and mice shows. It can take weeks or even months to recover from a heart attack, but a new study has explored a new way to boost the production of natural heart repair hormones with […]
Live Science Today: Scaling down “hexagonal” diamonds and fish
Today’s top news Hexagonal diamonds could open up many new uses. (Image credit: FlashMovie via Getty Images) Chinese researchers claim to have synthesized the first sample of a “hexagonal diamond”. This diamond is a mysterious and coveted material that is believed to be harder, harder, and chemically stronger than natural diamonds. Scientists have been debating […]
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius: The only surviving larger-than-life statue of a pagan Roman emperor – a rarity restored by Michelangelo
A 4.24 meter (13.9 ft) tall bronze equestrian statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. (Image source: Getty Images) simple facts Name: Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius What it is: A bronze statue of a Roman emperor on a horse. Birthplace: Rome, Italy Created: Around 175 AD The tradition of depicting an emperor on a horse […]
Measles resurgence in the US is a frightening sign of what’s to come
For 30 years, from 1993 to 2024, measles outbreaks in the United States were relatively rare, at most a few hundred cases a year. But suddenly, the disease has become so entrenched in American life that new outbreaks may not make headlines. As of March 2026, measles has been circulating continuously across the United States […]