Image of a dusty star-forming galaxy. Before our universe reached its 1 billionth birthday, an unusual galaxy formed and began whipping up new stars at astounding speeds. Then, a mere 800 million years later, the ultramassive galaxy suddenly fell silent,…
Police have arrested three men over the stabbing of two Chinese nationals and an Australian, and are probing their suspected links with Islamic State, officials said Three tourists have been stabbed by suspected ISIS-affiliated extremists in a Maldives reported terror…
As the coronavirus outbreak in China continues to spread, having infected over 24,000 people so far, scientists around the world are racing to find a treatment. Most of the people infected with the new coronavirus, dubbed 2019-nCov, have not received…
The iceberg, called A68, has a huge area of around 6,000 square kilometres (2,300 square miles), meaning it’s roughly four times the size of London The world’s biggest iceberg is abut to enter the open ocean for the first time.…
Doctor Song Yingjie, 28, had been working for 10 days in a row to combat the spread of coronavirus – which has now killed 563 people in China – when he collapsed and died reportedly from exhaustion Song Yingjie was…
Ancient Egyptian murder mystery solved, mysterious population of human ancestors uncovered, 3,000-year-old mummy’s voice resurrected.Murder Mystery Behind Peculiar Egyptian Mummy Solved After 2,600 Years Ulster MuseumTakabuti has fascinated researchers since her 1834 discovery due to her blackened face and stunningly-preserved…
Scientists have identified viruses that may trigger cancer meaning it may be possible to develop a vaccine to protect people from the disease and save thousands of lives every year As many as 47,000 Brits could be spared a cancer…
Japan says 10 more passengers on board the Diamond Princess have tested positive for coronavirus but a British man stranded on board says they found out on the news and fear a longer spell in quarantine David Abel on Diamond…
A person in Wisconsin has tested positive for the new coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, marking the first case in the state and the 12th case in the U.S., officials announced today (Feb. 5). The patient is an adult who recently traveled to…
It’s been an amazing month for the Live Science team as our forums hit 1,000 members! To celebrate, we’re declaring February our Month of Discovery. Tell us about your favorite discovery in this thread for a chance to win a…