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'Really, really weird': Physicists entangle two moving atoms for the first time, validating 'spooky' quantum theory

Monday April 13th, 2026 06:00:00 PM Larissa G. Capella
For the first time, scientists have observed quantum entanglement in the momentum of massive particles. The result, decades in the making, could help physicists probe the relationship between quantum mechanics and gravity.

'I have not processed what we just did': Artemis II astronauts share all in first news conference since splashdown

Monday April 13th, 2026 05:39:06 PM Sophie Berdugo
The Artemis II crew have spoken publicly for the first time since their return to Earth.

Sperm quality is at its peak in the summer, study finds

Monday April 13th, 2026 02:30:00 PM Clarissa Brincat
Seasonal shifts in behavior — not temperature — may subtly influence sperm motility. Whether this variation in sperm quality influences fertility remains to be seen.

Scientists are trying to build a vaccine that works against almost any respiratory pathogen — here's how close they are.

Monday April 13th, 2026 11:00:00 AM Isha Ishtiaq
A nasal spray in mice boosted lung immunity against viruses, bacteria and allergens — but a truly universal vaccine is still years away.

Idol of Pomos: A 5,000-year-old fertility figurine from Cyprus that wears a miniature version of herself on a necklace

Monday April 13th, 2026 10:00:00 AM Kristina Killgrove
The cross-shaped figurine has become a potent symbol of Cyprus' contribution to prehistory.

Human ancestors butchered and ate elephants 1.8 million years ago, helping to fuel their large brains

Sunday April 12th, 2026 02:00:00 PM Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo
A professor of anthropology explores how early hominins ate prehistoric elephants to survive.

Ancient Egyptian stone monument depicting a Roman emperor as a pharaoh discovered in Luxor

Sunday April 12th, 2026 01:00:00 PM Margherita Bassi
A stone slab depicting the Roman emperor Tiberius was found during restoration work at the Karnak temple complex in Luxor.

'Human minds shouldn't have to go through' this: Artemis II crew recalls unreal moment when Earth disappeared — Space photo of the week

Sunday April 12th, 2026 10:00:00 AM Jamie Carter
A stunning Earthset image from Artemis II recalls Apollo 8's Earthrise, marking humanity's return to deep space and the start of a new era of exploration.

Does the moon look the same from everywhere on Earth?

Sunday April 12th, 2026 09:00:00 AM Deepa Jain
The moon's orientation changes quite dramatically across time and between places, largely due to differences in perspective.

I found a new meteor shower — and it comes from an asteroid getting baked to bits by the sun

Saturday April 11th, 2026 02:00:00 PM Patrick M. Shober
A NASA researcher in planetary sciences explains how he discovered a new meteor shower linked to a disintegrating asteroid.

AI for breakup texts? How 'sycophantic' chatbots are messing with our ability to handle difficult social situations.

Saturday April 11th, 2026 12:00:00 PM Roland Moore-Colyer
Overly agreeable AI responses to interpersonal issues could mess with human moral perspectives.

Science news this week: Artemis II splashes down, the world's fattest parrot bounces back, and the Shroud of Turin is contaminated

Saturday April 11th, 2026 11:00:00 AM Ben Turner
April 11, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

10 Artemis II photos that define humanity's return to the moon

Saturday April 11th, 2026 10:00:00 AM Jamie Carter
From spectacular views of Earth to a unique total solar eclipse, Artemis II's most breathtaking images tell the story of humanity's return to deep space after more than 50 years.

Do the microbes in your gut influence what foods you like?

Saturday April 11th, 2026 09:00:00 AM Ashley Hamer
Can the microbes in your gut influence the foods you crave?

'I'm at a loss for words': Artemis II mission comes home to joy and cheers after historic 10-day mission

Saturday April 11th, 2026 02:26:39 AM Kenna Hughes-Castleberry
NASA's 10-day moon mission has officially ended with a "bullseye landing"

There are 'reasons to be confident' about faulty Artemis II heat shield ahead of 25,000 mph reentry, space expert Ed Macaulay says

Friday April 10th, 2026 04:42:54 PM Patrick Pester
NASA's Artemis II heat shield is about to face its ultimate test as the Orion crew prepares for reentry. Physics and data science lecturer Ed Macaulay tells Live Science reasons to be confident ahead of today's historic splashdown.

The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photos

Friday April 10th, 2026 04:24:10 PM Elizabeth Howell
As Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.

'I've seen the movies. What a horrible way to die': What it's like to be sucked into a tornado and survive

Friday April 10th, 2026 02:42:11 PM Hannah Osborne
Perry Samson was helping students conduct field experiments on supercell storms in Kansas in 2008 when one suddenly turned into a tornado and dragged him in.

'More questions than answers': Experts baffled by Alaskan mammal-eating orcas spotted near Seattle

Friday April 10th, 2026 02:09:19 PM Kenna Hughes-Castleberry
Three orcas from Alaska surfaced in the waters between Washington state and Canada in March, an area where they've never been documented.

Changing 'just one DNA letter' in female mice triggers growth of male genitalia

Friday April 10th, 2026 01:00:00 PM Nicoletta Lanese
Scientists discovered that making a very small change to female mice's DNA caused them to develop male reproductive organs.


Last updated March 17, 2026