Introducing NASA’s X-59: The ultra-quiet supersonic jet that made history with its first test flight
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s experimental aircraft, the X-59, takes to the skies for the first time, making history as the first supersonic aircraft designed to emit a soft thud rather than a thunderous sonic boom. The X-59’s flight marks a major step toward commercial supersonic travel, which has been banned in the United States since […]
Unprecedented radio observations of the Milky Way took more than 40,000 hours to build — Space Photo of the Week
simple facts What is it: Southern hemisphere view of the Milky Way galaxy Where is it: around us Share date: October 29, 2025 Because we are located within the Milky Way galaxy, we cannot see or image the entire Milky Way galaxy. Only a portion of the galaxy can be observed from Earth, but when […]
Can animals without brains think? |Live Science
Creatures such as starfish, jellyfish, sea urchins, and sea anemones do not have brains, but they can capture prey, sense danger, and react to their surroundings. Does this mean that animals without brains can think? “No brain doesn’t necessarily mean no neurons,” Simon Sprecher, a neurobiology professor at the University of Friborg in Switzerland, told […]
Some people love AI, and some people hate AI. Here’s why:
From ChatGPT to compose emails to AI systems that recommend TV shows and even help diagnose diseases, the presence of machine intelligence in everyday life is no longer science fiction. Despite the promise of speed, accuracy, and optimization, there is still some discomfort. Some people like to use AI tools. Some people may feel anxious, […]
A bizarre robot chair concept that resembles a crab can carry you around the house or even into your car.
The robotic chair unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 can move through complex environments with four articulated legs. Although the chair is still a prototype, it is intended to allow users with disabilities to climb stairs and cross obstacles that traditional wheelchairs cannot pass. It can also lift users to gain access to cars […]
‘Images could be older’: Rock analysis reveals Neanderthals were making art at least 64,000 years ago
The ability to create art has long been considered a hallmark of our species. More than a century ago, prehistorians could not believe that modern humans from the Upper Paleolithic period (45,000 to 12,000 years ago) were capable of artistic talent. Their doubts were soon dispelled by the discovery of undisputed ancient works of art […]
This week’s science news: Thinking chimpanzees and color-changing comets
Headlining science news this week is the fate of comet 3I/ATLAS as it orbits the sun. While many conspiracy theories track this comet and suggest that it is actually some kind of space probe rather than a moving snowball, what we do know for sure is that it took on a bluish hue when it […]
Watch ‘Kingdom’ — David Attenborough Series Streaming Details
Kingdom, the pioneering new BBC series led by Sir David Attenborough, is one of the hottest nature releases of 2025 and Live Science has all the TV and streaming details. How to watch “Kingdom” Quick Guide ► UK: BBC One, BBC iPlayer (from 9 November 2025) ► USA: AMC+ (January 2026) ► Anywhere: Unblock your […]
Why do bubbles appear when I boil water other than in the microwave?
When a pot of water is waiting to heat up on the stove, small bubbles are the first sign that it is ready to boil. As the water heats up, the bubbles get bigger and boiling begins when the water reaches 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius). Or is it? Anyone who has boiled water […]
New image shows illuminated comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green and hiding its tail
Qicheng Zhang used the Lowell Observatory to observe the glowing green comet 3I/ATLAS. (Image credit: Qicheng Zhang/Lowell Observatory) New images of Comet 3I/ATLAS reveal that the interstellar visitor glows green and hides its tail, but that doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong. Qicheng Zhang, a researcher at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona, used the observatory’s powerful […]