'Elinor Wonders Why' teaches kids to explore science by asking questions By Mindy Weisberger published 14 September 20 A curious bunny named Elinor explores Animal Town with her friends, in an endearing new PBS series that teaches kids how to find answers about science and nature.
Do STEM toys actually teach kids science and math? By Stephanie Pappas published 25 August 20 Toys advertised as teaching STEM aren't always proven, but these recommendations have science to back them up.
Does your personality change as you get older? By Isobel Whitcomb published 23 August 20 Personality isn't fixed
Will the 2020 election be a 'fraudulent mess'? The science says no. By Stephanie Pappas published 19 August 20 Mail-in voting does not seem to promote one political party over another, nor does it seem subject to rampant fraud, as President Trump has claimed.
Pandemic childcare is way more stressful for moms than dads By Stephanie Pappas published 10 August 20 Staying at home has mixed effects on gender equality.
The Live Science merch store is back with more science-y gear By Jeanna Bryner published 4 August 20 If you're a science geek like us, you'll love the new and improved Live Science merch store, where you can get all of your science-y gear, from t-shirts and mugs to tote bags and stickers.
What is consciousness? By Grant Currin published 26 July 20 Do non-human animals have consciousness, too?
What could drive humans to extinction? By Emma Bryce published 25 July 20 Pandemics, climate change, artificial intelligence: these are just some of the wide-ranging threats to humanity's survival. But they all have one factor in common...
Mathematician predicted violent upheaval in 2020 all the way back in 2012 By Stephanie Pappas published 20 July 20 In 2012, Peter Turchin made a bold prediction: The United States was on track for a chaotic, violent 2020.
Why are humans so curious? By Grant Currin published 19 July 20 Curiosity may explain how humans have survived as a species.
How the brain builds a sense of self By Sam Ereira published 7 July 20 We don't just copy the behavior of people around us. We also copy their minds.
What is the Dunning-Kruger effect? By Greg Uyeno published 6 July 20 When we don't know enough to know what we don't know.
Humans are hardwired to dismiss (coronavirus) facts that don't fit their worldview By Adrian Bardon published 6 July 20 Americans increasingly exist in highly polarized, informationally insulated ideological communities, allowing them to dismiss scientific facts about coronavirus.
Why do some men take so long to poop? By Benjamin Plackett published 3 July 20 They're probably not just pooping; the restroom is a safe place for them to ponder life's great questions.
Hey guys: Stop snuggling with your cats (at least in photos) if you want a date By Mindy Weisberger published 29 June 20 Can posing with a pet help men find dating success? Not if it's a cat, scientists say.
NASA names headquarters building for 'hidden figure' Mary Jackson By Robert Z. Pearlman published 25 June 20 NASA is recognizing one of its "hidden figures" by naming its headquarters in Washington, D.C. after Mary Jackson, the first African American female engineer to work at the space agency.
How do our eyes move in perfect synchrony? By Benjamin Plackett published 21 June 20 Here's how the brain helps us move our two eyes in perfect synchrony.
How the pandemic upended our perception of time By Philip Gable published 13 June 20 Think back to life before stay-at-home orders. Does it feel like just yesterday or ages ago? Here's how the pandemic upended our perception of time.
Live Science stands with #ShutDownSTEM and #Strike4BlackLives By Jeanna Bryner published 10 June 20 Here's how Live Science will participate today in #ShutDownSTEM and what it means to the site and staff.
Scientists condemn racism and take action with #StrikeforBlackLives this week By Kimberly Hickok published 9 June 20 This Wednesday, thousands of scientists will #ShutDownAcademia, #ShutDownSTEM and #StrikeforBlackLives.
