The bacteria behind tuberculosis can be suppressed by the immune system in “latent TB,” but “active TB” can erupt if the immune system falters. (Image credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) Health officials are raising the alarm over…
(Image credit: NiPlot/Getty Images) Scientists at Google have revealed a new method of “quantum simulation” that uses computing power to mimic the behavior of a powerful quantum system. This approach, they argue, could lead to quantum computers that can overtake…
(Image credit: Future) At Live Science we know how important online communities are, and we’re always looking for ways to encourage positive discussion around science. That’s why we’re excited to announce that you are now free to comment on most…
Scientists think the Great Lakes formed over a region where an ancient hotspot once lurked. That hot spot has traveled for around 300 million years and is now in the Atlantic Ocean. (Image credit: Posnov via Getty Images) The Great…
Can different species pick up on each other’s communication? (Image credit: Ashley Cooper via Getty Images) Every year, we learn more about how animals communicate with each other. Research shows that elephants greet each other by flapping their ears and…
Javeria managed to break her jaw in two places when she bit into the candy (Picture: Kennedy News) A student was horrified when a ‘jawbreaker‘ candy lived up to its name and snapped her jaw in two. Javeria Wasim and…