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Catch an orange ‘Buck Moon’ rise tonight before a month of solar and lunar eclipses

on July 29, 2026 at 10:05 am

July’s full moon will be at its best on the night of July 29. It’s the last regular full moon before a total solar eclipse and partial lunar eclipse in August.

Diagnostic dilemma: Rare ‘spinal stroke’ struck an 8-year-old and temporarily paralyzed her

on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am

When an 8-year-old suddenly lost the ability to walk, doctors ruled out infection and autoimmune disease before uncovering a rare explanation.

America’s gun violence epidemic, through the eyes of a Chicago trauma surgeon

on July 29, 2026 at 9:00 am

Health editor Nicoletta Lanese spoke with trauma surgeon Dr. Selwyn Rogers Jr. about his new book, “Healing the Gun Violence Epidemic.”

Science word of the day: Allele

on July 29, 2026 at 8:00 am

Pronunciation: Ah-LEEL’

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake traps shoppers as mall collapses in Japan —‬ here’s why the seismic event was unusual

by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on July 28, 2026 at 9:27 pm

A strong inland earthquake in southwestern Japan trapped people inside a shopping center and damaged infrastructure. Here’s what made this quake unusual and why aftershocks remain a concern.

‘Not alike any we’ve ever seen before’: Three of the 12 galaxies in this cosmic string are missing a crucial component of the universe

on July 28, 2026 at 8:04 pm

Astronomers have discovered a third galaxy without dark matter in a strange string of a dozen dwarf galaxies. A violent collision is likely to blame.

Scientists may have found a clue to prevent muscles from aging, study hints

on July 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Scientists have identified a compound that may help preserve muscle in aging mice. Someday, this may help people with muscle atrophy.

Killer whales sink another boat off the coast of Spain — why are they still doing this after 6 years?

by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on July 28, 2026 at 4:09 pm

A small, endangered pod of orcas off Spain and Portugal has sunk at least eight boats since 2020, and despite speculation, the real explanation might have nothing to do with revenge.

How to watch ‘Jurassic Sharks’ online – stream ‘Shark Week’ 2026 from anywhere

on July 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm

How to watch “Jurassic Sharks” online from anywhere, with the special set to use visual effects to flesh out the fossils of ancient cartilaginous fish.

Introducing Live Science Pro — a new space to get all the science with none of the distractions

by alexander.mcnamara@futurenet.com (Alexander McNamara) on July 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Go beyond the headlines to read the latest in-depth science features, op-eds, book excerpts and more.

The ultimate packing list for Aug. 12, as a solar eclipse coincides with the Perseid meteors peak

on July 28, 2026 at 11:00 am

From solar binoculars and smart telescopes to camp chairs and stargazing tents, here’s what to consider for one of the greatest days of skywatching in years.

Colossal scars of 60 million-year-long continental collision streak across warped mountains in Pakistan — Earth from space

on July 28, 2026 at 10:38 am

A 2011 satellite photo shows off an “imbricate fan” of alternating rocks in Pakistan’s Sulaiman Range. The striking structure formed along the boundary of two tectonic plates that have long been locked in a geological tug-of-war.

‘World models’ are the future of AI, but how do they work?

on July 28, 2026 at 8:52 am

Scientists are increasingly looking at building world models to get AI equipped to handle and interact with our physical reality.

Science word of the day: Seamount

on July 28, 2026 at 8:00 am

Pronunciation: SEE’-mount

Ancient human relative cannibalized both adults and children in a cave in Spain 850,000 years ago, fossils reveal

by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on July 27, 2026 at 9:02 pm

Newly excavated bones from Gran Dolina cave in Spain reveal an ancient human relative practiced cannibalism on adults and children, but researchers still don’t know why.

‘Feynman and followers, you guys are off’: Physicists disprove decades-old Richard Feynman theory on ‘silly’ sprinklers

on July 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Scientists have pinned down why a sprinkler spins when it sucks in water instead of spraying it out — a problem that stumped Richard Feynman and has divided physicists for nearly a century.

7 ways to photograph the 2026 total solar eclipse — from smartphone to telescope

on July 27, 2026 at 11:00 am

Whether you’re carrying a phone, a mirrorless camera or a smart telescope, here are some tried and tested ways to capture the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse.

Military’s testosterone screening program could lead to overtreatment and side effects, including impaired T production

on July 27, 2026 at 11:00 am

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to conduct regular testosterone screening of service members, but this practice is not recommended by professional medical organizations.

Relief fragment with vanquished enemies: A 3,400-year-old depiction of an Egyptian pharaoh crushing western Asian soldiers under his royal chariot

by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on July 27, 2026 at 10:00 am

This battle scene painted on stone was repurposed three centuries later to help build an Egyptian tomb.

Science word of the day: Pando

on July 27, 2026 at 8:00 am

Pronunciation: PAN’-doh

Bitcoin steadies above $64,000 as crypto looks to Fed interest-rate decision

by Oliver Knight on July 29, 2026 at 10:34 am

BTC added 0.75% before the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Inflation at 4.1% keeps an increase firmly on the table even as oil prices ease.

Binance offers gold and silver options after commodity futures pull in billions in daily volume

by Omkar Godbole on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am

The crypto exchange unveils commodity options following strong uptake for gold and silver perps.

Ionic Digital jumps 26% in Nasdaq debut, giving Celsius Network claimholders an exit route

by Francisco Rodrigues on July 29, 2026 at 9:22 am

The bitcoin miner reached a market valuation of roughly $2.8 billion based on its 44.9 million shares outstanding.

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism

by Francisco Rodrigues on July 29, 2026 at 9:10 am

The charges could result in life imprisonment, escalating an investigation that has already led to over 100 million rubles in fines for the platform this year.

SpaceX is a battleground Solana must win

by Brian Smith on July 29, 2026 at 8:00 am

Perps are a trojan horse to bring all of traditional finance onchain, argues Brian Smith, president of the Jito Foundation.

Live updates: Bitcoin clears $64,000 in Asia hours ahead of Fed decision

by Shaurya Malwa on July 29, 2026 at 6:25 am

Markets price a hold at Wednesday’s decision, but a real minority sees a surprise hike, with Citadel Securities and UBS among those flagging the risk.

Company behind AI trade that caused $60 million crypto liquidations to cover all losses

by Shaurya Malwa on July 29, 2026 at 6:03 am

The mark price fell 19% on a single pre-market trade in Korea. The company says its oracle worked exactly as designed.

Citadel bets on a Fed rate hike Wednesday as bitcoin analysts call a hold. Someone will be wrong.

by Omkar Godbole on July 29, 2026 at 5:37 am

Citadel’s macro team says Wednesday’s hike isn’t about the data. It’s about Warsh’s best shot at making a surprise actually count before the market stops being surprised.

Bitcoin rises toward $64,000 as Korea’s record chip crash leaves crypto untouched

by Shaurya Malwa on July 29, 2026 at 5:32 am

SK Hynix fell 17% after profit rose 557% and still missed estimates. Bitcoin is up 1%, and the Fed decides rates today.

Coinbase wants to be Canada’s ‘everything exchange,’ but says clearer rules are needed first

by Aoyon Ashraf on July 28, 2026 at 11:50 pm

Coinbase Canada’s new CEO, Eric Richmond, says permanent rules, rather than temporary exemptions, are needed as the company pushes to expand into derivatives, tokenized assets and decentralized finance.

‘Anything remotely dovish’ from Fed could be good for bitcoin, says analyst

by Krisztian Sandor on July 28, 2026 at 8:23 pm

Traders are divided on whether the Fed will hike rates, but analysts said crypto may be less exposed than AI-driven tech stocks.

Ondo drops tokenized asset blockchain plans for private, high-speed trading network

by Krisztian Sandor on July 28, 2026 at 7:44 pm

The new network powers Ondo’s recently-launched perpetual futures platform and will eventually support trading across onchain financial assets.

Wall Street veteran Don Wilson says regulators are getting perps all wrong

by Helene Braun on July 28, 2026 at 5:23 pm

DRW CEO Don Wilson says perpetual futures aren’t inherently risky crypto gambling tools, and it’s time traditional markets and regulators start embracing them.

BlackRock, Fidelity, other Wall Street giants back the Clarity Act

by Helene Braun on July 28, 2026 at 4:08 pm

BlackRock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Goldman Sachs and SoFi have publicly endorsed the crypto market structure bill as the Senate’s timeline tightens.

Ethereum startup EthSystems bets privacy is key to getting banks on public blockchains

by Margaux Nijkerk on July 28, 2026 at 3:46 pm

EthSystems, which spun out of the Ethereum Foundation earlier this month, is focused on building privacy infrastructure for banks and other financial institutions.

Russia outlines new digital depository rules ahead of fall crypto framework roll-out

by Olivier Acuna on July 28, 2026 at 2:49 pm

The central bank’s draft rules require digital asset platforms to hold up to $2.8 million in liquid capital as a sweeping regulatory framework looms.

Hyperliquid is taking crypto perps deep into DeFi’s ‘money LEGO’ land

by Ian Allison on July 28, 2026 at 2:49 pm

Hyperliquid is capitalizing on the volume and depth of its order book by giving firms the option to compose with the platform’s shared liquidity, rather than fragmenting it.

Zcash seals $1.7 billion shielded pool as Ironwood upgrade activates

by Shaurya Malwa on July 28, 2026 at 2:35 pm

The upgrade retires Orchard, where a counterfeiting bug sat undetected for four years. Every coin inside now has to leave through a gate that caps withdrawals at verified deposits.

Morgan Stanley debuts ether, solana exchange-traded products after bitcoin fund success

by Helene Braun on July 28, 2026 at 2:30 pm

The asset manager is offering low-cost ETH and SOL exchange-traded products after its bitcoin fund topped $381 million in assets.

Core Scientific lands AMD AI deal as bitcoin mining operation winds down

by Francisco Rodrigues on July 28, 2026 at 12:46 pm

The agreement accelerates Core Scientific’s pivot from bitcoin mining toward AI data centers, following the termination of its ASIC agreement with Block.

A Wandering Black Hole Meets a Wandering Star

by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 29, 2026 at 1:13 am

What happens when a black hole and a star meet in the middle of nowhere in a galaxy? It sounds like it could be a dramatic science fiction backdrop, with some hapless starship caught in the crunch. Actually, such encounters in real life are pretty rare. They happen maybe once every 100,000 years. But, when they do occur, the immense gravity of the supermassive black hole tears the star apart. […]

Samples of Lunar Rock Are Leading Scientists to Rethink the Moon’s History

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 28, 2026 at 11:44 pm

Based on a new analysis of the Chang’e-6 lunar samples, scientists are again questioning the timing and intensity of the Late Heavy Bombardment period.

Astrobiology Offers Crucial Window Onto Earth’s Distant Past And Future

by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on July 28, 2026 at 10:48 pm

The search for extrasolar rocky planets circling other stars is more than mere science. It offers researchers a chance to gain crucial insight into how our own planet functions.

Galaxy Mergers May Not Stifle Star Formation After All, According to Illustris TNG

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on July 28, 2026 at 6:16 pm

In recent years, the idea that galaxy mergers are responsible for quenching galaxies has grown in importance. This paradigm says that galaxies merge, their black holes form a powerful quasar, and that quasar stifles star formation. But new results from the IllustrisTNG simulations shows that this paradigm may not be accurate.

A Distant Primordial Object May Be a Newborn Little Red Dot

by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 28, 2026 at 5:23 pm

Little Red Dots are among the most intriguing discoveries made to date by the infrared-sensitive James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). They are distant, small objects that appear red in the JWST observations and they’ve only been known since 2024. More than 300 of them have been found as part of JWST’s infrared surveys of the early Universe.

Into Totality: Our Guide to the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse

by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on July 28, 2026 at 4:53 pm

Where will you be on August 12th? Many an eclipse chaser and the ‘eclipse curious’ will make the journey to stand in the Moon’s shadow on that fast-approaching Wednesday date. This unique eclipse sees the pencil-thin shadow of our Moon curl around the Earth’s pole, before arcing across Greenland, Iceland and the Iberian peninsula towards a dramatic sunset over the western Mediterranean.

Martian Space Suits Will Need To Be 40% Lighter

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 28, 2026 at 11:53 am

Long before a human ever sets foot on the Red Planet, we already know how hard the environment is. Once one finally does, the only things protecting them from that harsh environment will be the infrastructure we’ve built up there, and the spacesuit that keeps that in a protective bubble. Unfortunately, modern space suits aren’t built with Martian gravity, which is 3/8ths of Earth’s, in […]

JWST Could Spot Volcanic “Exo-Ios” Around Super-Jupiters

by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on July 28, 2026 at 5:56 am

Jupiter’s moon, Io, is the most volcanically active planetary body in the solar system, boasting hundreds of active volcanoes spewing molten lava into space. This occurs from a process called tidal heating where Jupiter’s massive gravity constantly stretches and compresses the much smaller moon during the latter’s non-circular orbit. However, a lesser-known fact is that Io’s volcanic […]

Chang’e-6 Samples Provide an Ancient Record of the Moon’s Far Side.

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 28, 2026 at 1:24 am

The samples returned by the Chang’e-6 mission from the far side of the Moon reveal that the two hemispheres have had rather different experiences when it comes to space weather.

Little Red Dots Could Be Ancient Globular Clusters, Each Dominated by a Super-Massive Star

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on July 27, 2026 at 8:07 pm

Little Red Dots are one of the mysteries uncovered by the JWST. Astronomers have been trying to figure out what they are, and have come up with multiple possibilities. New research says they could be ancient Globular Clusters with supermassive stars in their centers.

How NASA Plans to Build the Habitable Worlds Observatory

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 27, 2026 at 4:22 pm

We’ve been covering the journey of the Habitable Worlds Observatory for some time now. Over the past few years, it’s gone from a proposal to a relatively fleshed-out plan for how and what the next Great Observatory should do—in this case, look at and characterize potentially habitable exoplanets. Back in August 2024, NASA set up the HWO Technology Maturation Project Office (TMPO) to […]

Black Hole Collisions Tell a Tale of Repeating Mergers

by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 27, 2026 at 1:57 am

A black hole merger is one of the Universe’s most energetic and massive events. During such a collision, two black holes orbit closer and closer until they collide and become a much more massive black hole. The event also gives off radiation and, as it happens, gravitational waves. They help tell the story of the two objects involved in the collision.

New Research Shows How Clouds Shape the Interiors of sub-Neptunes

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 26, 2026 at 11:12 pm

Scientists at ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration have demonstrated how clouds in a sub-Neptune’s atmosphere shape the interior structure of the planet.

UCF Researchers Are Developing Tools to Help Find Habitable Planets

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 26, 2026 at 4:59 pm

Through the Photonics-Enabled Exoplanet Spectroscopic System (PEEPSS) program, researchers are developing a technology that will assist NASA’s planned Habitable World’s Observatory (HWO).

Are Aliens Harvesting the Spin of Stars?

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 26, 2026 at 12:24 pm

One of the challenges of searching for “technosignatures” (i.e. signs that intelligent life somewhere in the universe has created technology) is understanding what to look for. Technology is a very broad area, and different types would show up as different features. One of the most commonly cited is a Dyson sphere, which attempts to encapsulate a star and capture it’s outgoing light to […]

JWST May Be Missing Water Hidden Deep Within Mini-Neptune Worlds

by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on July 25, 2026 at 9:40 pm

Sub-Neptune exoplanets, exoplanets that are slightly smaller than Neptune, have been designated as the most common type of planet in the Milky Way Galaxy based on their vast discovery numbers, totaling almost 3,300 out of the more than 6,300 confirmed exoplanets to date. Despite these numbers, the characteristics of sub-Neptunes remain relatively unknown. This is primarily due to our own solar […]

Could We Send a Spacecraft to a Black Hole?

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 25, 2026 at 12:45 pm

Black holes represent some of the most extreme environments in the universe. They’re the sources of the strongest consistent gravitational fields, which allows us to test Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity to an extent that’s impossible with small objects. But we’re also reaching our limit of what we can learn about one remotely. So various authors have put forward ideas for how we […]

Lucky 13! Starship Deploys Starlink Satellites and Splashes Down Intact

by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on July 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm

SpaceX’s Starship super-rocket deployed operational next-generation Starlink satellites for the first time during its 13th flight test, which addressed snags that arose in the previous test.

New Images Reveal the Stunning Properties of the Black Hole at the Center of M87

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 24, 2026 at 10:55 pm

Researchers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with international collaborators, carried out the first spatially resolved dual-frequency spectral study of the M87 black hole using observations obtained in 2018 with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) and the Global Millimeter VLBI Array (GMVA).

How the American Public Really Feels About the Booming Space Economy in 2026

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 24, 2026 at 7:41 pm

In democracies, opinion polls are one of the most common ways to measure public and therefore political support for an issue. Because space exploration is still closely tied to the government policy and funding, public opinion can play an important role in shaping America’s space priorities. In May 2026, Global Strategy Group (GSG) surveyed 1,000 U.S. voters and found broad support for space […]

6 Foods That Lower Triglycerides Naturally in as Little as 3 Weeks

by Allison Nemetz on July 29, 2026 at 1:30 am

For millions of us over age 50, triglyceride levels start to steadily creep up as estrogen levels fall. While this is normal as we lose estrogen’s fat-regulating benefits, it can still be bad news for our hearts. But here’s some really good news: Not only are there everyday foods that lower triglycerides fast, all of

These Vermont Country Store Christmas Finds Are All Under $40 Right Now

by Raquel Lekic on July 29, 2026 at 12:30 am

In an era in which online shopping has replaced the ever-so-comforting catalog, there’s something to be said about The Vermont Country Store. The nostalgia of flipping through the pages of their booklet and perusing comfortable clothing, household essentials like bedding and curtains, and sweet goodies is second to none, but one section we’re drawn to

3 Sneaky Causes of High A1C That Can Drive Your Blood Sugar Readings Up

by Cailey Griffin on July 28, 2026 at 9:30 pm

If recent bloodwork results revealed high A1C levels, you may feel worried about your health—and confused. After all, your fasting blood sugar has been normal, you’ve been prioritizing whole foods, getting regular movement and monitoring your weight, but your A1C isn’t reflective of all the work you’ve been putting in. If this sounds familiar, there

Love Ann Patchett? These 8 New Books Have The Same Vibe

by Carissa Mosness on July 28, 2026 at 8:48 pm

If you’ve been searching for books that deliver the same emotional depth, complex family dynamics and heartfelt storytelling Ann Patchett is known for, you’re in luck. We’ve found the eight best new family saga novels that capture that exact same vibe. From sibling rivalries to marriages in crisis, these compelling recently published reads are perfect

Your Social Security Check Could Grow in 2027—Here’s the Estimate

by Carissa Mosness on July 28, 2026 at 5:57 pm

For some people, the end of summer means back-to-school shopping and pumpkin spice everything. For seniors on Social Security, it means something else entirely: waiting to find out how much bigger their monthly checks will get next year. So when will that announcement actually happen, and how much of an increase can beneficiaries expect? Here’s

‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Series: Matt Dinniman In His Own Words

by Ed Gross on July 28, 2026 at 5:49 pm

The Dungeon Crawler Carl series has become one of publishing’s unlikeliest success stories. What began as an independently published LitRPG novel about “a guy and a cat” has grown into a bestselling series, an audiobook phenomenon, a television adaptation in development and one of the most passionate fandoms in fantasy. Along the way, author Matt Dinniman

Could Your Low Desire Be HSDD?

by Rachel Cosma on July 28, 2026 at 5:39 pm

Everyone knows what it feels like when desire fades for a night, a week, a stressful month. That’s normal. But for millions of women—often in their 40s, 50s and 60s—something different happens: Desire doesn’t come back. Not because of a bad relationship or a busy schedule, but because of a shift in brain chemistry that

The Surprising Health Benefits of Desire That Have Nothing To Do With Sex

by lmaxbauer on July 28, 2026 at 5:38 pm

“What’s better than an apple a day?” asks Anna Cabeca, DO. “An orgasm a day!” The triple board-certified ob-gyn, known as “the girlfriend doctor,” loves to tout the health benefits of sex to patients. And it’s not just a fleeting afterglow. A growing body of evidence shows that sexual desire and intimacy can lead to

Stop Suffering in Silence: How To Talk to a Doctor About HSDD and Low Desire

by lmaxbauer on July 28, 2026 at 5:38 pm

When we misplace our keys or reading glasses, we joke about it with our family and social circle. But when we lose something else—our sexual desire—we get real quiet. These days, there’s no reason to suffer in silence. If this important part of your life has gone missing, speak up at your next doctor’s appointment.

Women Are Finally Talking About Low Desire—And It’s Changing Lives

by lmaxbauer on July 28, 2026 at 5:37 pm

Millions of women have kept their low desire a secret, thinking they were alone. A voice in their head kept whispering: Is it just me? Their desire vanished—not overnight, but slowly like the shift of seasons. And by the time they realized it was gone, many of them felt too ashamed or embarrassed to bring