An image illustrating the flat Earth theory, which is a popular conspiracy theory that became famous in the 1950s with the formation of the Flat Earth Society. (Image courtesy of Getty Images) From suggestions that Kennedy’s assassination was an “inside…
(Image credit: Future) Video games may have become the primary way to connect with friends, but they lose the intimacy that comes from gathering around a table and planning with (or against) your friends to achieve victory—something the best board…
The Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse is not only an amazing piece of engineering from Lego, it’s also one of the most visually stunning creations they’ve ever made. Reviews by Kimberly Snaith, published on August 2, 2023
(Image credit: Future) Jump to: Lego used to be considered a toy just for kids. These days, that’s not the case: some of the most outstanding Lego sets are designed for adults. In this guide, we’ve rounded up our favorite…
Oppenheimer isn’t the only biopic about famous scientists worth checking out. (Image credit: Universal Pictures) Jump to: One of the most talked about films of 2023 is Oppenheimer, which tells the story of the man who created the nuclear bomb…
Imagine a secret organization that combines the extraordinary talents and physical abilities of its agents with amazing gadgets to protect the world from evil villains who seek to use science to seize power. No, we’re not talking about the next…
(Image credit: HTLGI) Live Science is teaming up with HowTheLightGetsIn, the world’s largest festival of ideas and music, taking place September 21-22 at Kenwood House, London. To help you enjoy the festival, we’re bringing you a series of interviews and…
Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” is one of the most famous paintings on the planet. (Photo credit: Andrew Chin/Getty Images) New scientific research suggests there is more to Vincent van Gogh’s iconic Starry Night than meets the eye. Its stormy, swirling…
(Image credit: da-cook/Getty Images) The weekend is here, and it’s the perfect time to look back at the scientific events of the past week and test your knowledge of what’s happened on our planet and beyond. The test has no…
Are you the middle child? One new study suggests you may be the nicest of your siblings. (Image credit: Sally Anscombe/Getty Images) Middle children, rejoice: A new study finds that you’re more agreeable, honest and humble than your older and…
This year, scientists disagreed about an artifact found in an ancient tomb, bones that may or may not belong to T. rex, and an image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy. (Image credit: Ina Meer Sommer…
An artist’s interpretation of a black hole surrounded by stars (Image credit: Getty Images) Black holes are terrifying, monstrous objects with immense gravity that causes them to consume everything that crosses their event horizons. Yet the physics-breaking power of the…