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Lucy’s hunter revealed: Giant crocodile terrorized early human ancestors
A newly identified crocodile species nicknamed “Lucy’s hunter” prowled Ethiopia’s rivers when Lucy’s species walked the Earth more than 3 million years ago. The giant predator was likely the most dangerous animal in the…
Family wealth reaches further: Grandparents' income links to grandchildren's college access
It has long been understood that parents' income plays a major role in children's access to higher education. But a new study published in Canadian Studies in Population suggests that grandparents' income matters, too. …
Alien planet spins revealed a hidden clue to how worlds form
Using the Keck Observatory, astronomers measured the spins of dozens of giant planets and brown dwarfs orbiting distant stars. They found that giant planets can spin faster than much more massive brown dwarfs, challengi…
This week's notable citations: Astronomers believe collapsing stars could spawn mini universes. Chimpanzees do not like unfairness. And a single dose of psiloc…
The phenomenon El Niño has arrived, the U.S. weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern, synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temp…
In an advance that could one day lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, Meredith Jackrel, an associate professor of chemistry in Arts & Science…
Pets form an important part of many people's lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens…
Tungsten crunch rekindles U.S. mining ambitions Tungsten is a coveted for military uses. Restoring domestic supply could help with ongoing munitions shortages…
Live Science spoke with two authors of a "progress report" detailing America's ongoing measles outbreak.
World-first: therapy to make cells young again given to a person The first participant has been treated in a landmark clinical trial of cellular reprogramming…
World Cup camera coverage poses a moving math puzzle Mathematicians have considered how to watch every corner of a space—but soccer adds moving players, block…
Researchers at Princeton University have harnessed AI to understand how drugs affect the dynamics of vital structures within the cell, introducing a tool that …
More than 20 years after its founding, SpaceX made history Friday with its record-high stock market debut, crowning a unique journey marked by dazzling success…
A child psychologist says grandparents are more important than ever as youth mental health challenges continue to rise. He argues that children need supportive…
