Amazing images: The best science photos of the week By Brandon Specktor Here are the stories behind the most amazing images in the world of science this week. A recap of the coolest photos featured on Live Science.
'Elinor Wonders Why' teaches kids to explore science by asking questions By Mindy Weisberger 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 Toys advertised as teaching STEM aren't always proven, but these recommendations have science to back them up.
Will the 2020 election be a 'fraudulent mess'? The science says no. By Stephanie Pappas 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 Staying at home has mixed effects on gender equality.
The Live Science merch store is back with more science-y gear By Jeanna Bryner 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 could drive humans to extinction? By Emma Bryce 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 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 Curiosity may explain how humans have survived as a species.
How the brain builds a sense of self By Sam Ereira 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 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 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 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 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 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 It's thanks to a constantly improving alliance of neurons and muscles.
How the pandemic upended our perception of time By Philip Gable 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 Here's how Live Science will participate today in #ShutDownSTEM and what it means to the site and staff.
