Hello, Saturn! James Webb and Hubble telescopes paint most complete picture of the ringed planet ever Viewing Saturn in complementary wavelengths, the two space telescopes reveal more about what makes up the layers of Saturn's atmosphere.

Saturn's chaotic atmosphere revealed in most comprehensive view yet by James Webb and Hubble telescopes www.livescience.com/space/saturn...

Hubble images taken 25 years apart show big changes in iconic Crab Nebula Astronomers reveal new insight into an iconic supernova remnant's evolution, structure and pulsar-driven growth over 25 years.

Hubble images taken 25 years apart show big changes in the iconic Crab Nebula —‬ Space photo of the week www.livescience.com/space/hubble...

A gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in mice Researchers are exploring the prospect of using gut bacteria to boost muscle strength, after zeroing in on a microbe that does this in mice

A gut microbe linked to the Mediterranean diet boosts muscle strength in mice www.livescience.com/health/food-...

Science news this week: NASA announces nuclear rocket, space reproduction proves difficult, and why weed gives you the munchies March 28, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Science news this week: NASA announces nuclear rocket, space reproduction proves difficult, and why weed gives you the munchies www.livescience.com/science-news...

Moonlight colors: How to catch the full 'Pink Moon' in April followed by a 'Blue Moon' in May April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, determines the dates of Passover and Easter. This year, it rises on April 1.

How to catch the full 'Pink Moon' in April followed by a 'Blue Moon' in May www.livescience.com/space/the-mo...

Why does cannabis give people 'the munchies'? A researcher explains how your body processes the THC from cannabis, resulting in "the munchies."

Why does cannabis give people 'the munchies'? www.livescience.com/health/why-d...

Mystery medical episode that left NASA astronaut unable to speak highlights major space risk Veteran astronaut Michael Fincke's sudden medical emergency aboard the ISS is a stark reminder that, as NASA pushes toward long-term lunar missions, astronaut health remains one of spaceflight's biggest unknowns.

Mystery medical episode that left astronaut unable to speak shows one of NASA's biggest risks as moon missions ramp up www.livescience.com/space/space-...

Our fossil fuel economy is a house of cards and Trump's war in Iran is about to topple it. The need for a clean energy transition has never been clearer. Trump's war in Iran is the embodiment of everything that's wrong with our dependence on fossil fuels — and it's highlighting just how vital the transition to renewables is.

Our fossil fuel economy is a house of cards and Trump's war in Iran is about to topple it. The need for a clean energy transition has never been clearer. www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

Lençóis Maranhenses: Brazil's dune-filled expanse that sits at the intersection of 3 biomes Lençóis Maranhenses National Park hosts sand-dune fields that fill up with lagoons every wet season, but the reserve also has mangrove swamps where species such as the scarlet ibis thrive.

Lençóis Maranhenses: Brazil's dune-filled expanse that sits at the intersection of 3 biomes www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

Synesthesia isn't just in your mind. The body reacts as if the colors were real. Pupil size in people with synesthesia changed depending on how bright or dark the perceived colors were.

Synesthesia isn't just in your mind. The body reacts as if the colors were real. www.livescience.com/health/synes...

'Major disruption in Neanderthal history': 65,000 years ago, all Neanderthals in Europe died out except for one lineage The last Neanderthals to survive in Europe came from a single lineage that survived the worst period of the ice age, ancient DNA reveals.

'Major disruption in Neanderthal history': 65,000 years ago, all Neanderthals in Europe died out except for one lineage www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

2 Neanderthals present at same Siberian cave 10,000 years apart were distant relatives, 110,000-year-old bone reveals Researchers extracted DNA from a Neanderthal bone fragment found in Russia's Denisova Cave, and the genome is shedding light on how small and isolated their groups were.

2 Neanderthals present at same Siberian cave 10,000 years apart were distant relatives, 110,000-year-old bone reveals www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

18 million-year-old fossils of ape found in Africa, but in an unexpected place The ancestor of apes was long thought to come from East Africa, but newly discovered fossils in Egypt may prompt a rethink.

18 million-year-old fossils of ape found in Africa, but in an unexpected place www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

Astronauts may struggle to reproduce in outer space, study suggests — what does that mean for the future of space colonization? A new study found that microgravity simulated on Earth hindered sperm cell movement, egg fertilization and embryo development ‪—‬ findings that have serious implications for the future of space colonization.

Astronauts may struggle to reproduce in outer space, study suggests — what does that mean for the future of space colonization? www.livescience.com/space/astron...

Aging may erase epigenetic marks in the brain The body may lose control over gene expression in the brain as it ages.

Brain aging results from a loss of control over how genes are regulated, mouse study suggests www.livescience.com/health/aging...

Roman mosaic shows topless woman battling leopard in arena, study finds A third-century mosaic shows a topless woman battling a leopard in a Roman arena.

Roman mosaic shows topless woman battling leopard in arena, study finds www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

1,000-year-old altar and human sacrifices from Toltec Empire discovered in Mexico Archaeologists found the altar and human bones during a construction project near Tula, an ancient city that was the capital of the pre-Hispanic Toltec Empire.

1,000-year-old altar and human sacrifices from Toltec Empire discovered in Mexico www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

Chinese moon lander reveals giant 'cavity' of radiation between Earth and the moon A new study using data from China's Chang'e-4 moon lander found an area of reduced radiation from cosmic rays near the moon. The findings could be used to improve the safety of lunar explorations.

Chinese lander reveals giant 'cavity' of radiation between Earth and the moon — and it could change how lunar exploration is done www.livescience.com/space/space-...

NASA announces 'near‑impossible' space plans, including $20B moon base and humanity's first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft NASA's Gateway lunar space station won't launch next year in new changes to the Artemis program, which include ramping up development of a $20 billion moon base and a nuclear-powered 'Freedom' spacecraft.

NASA announces 'near‑impossible' space plans, including $20B moon base and humanity's first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft www.livescience.com/space/space-...

Critically endangered hare spotted in surprising location for the first time in 40 years — but it was already dead Scientists in China have announced the first confirmed sighting of the critically endangered Hainan hare in part of its native range in four decades, after spotting its completely flattened carcass on a roadside.

Critically endangered hare spotted in surprising location for the first time in 40 years — but it was already dead www.livescience.com/animals/land...

Scientists are racing to save Australia's 'zombie tree' from a fast-spreading fungal disease A fast-spreading fungal disease has left the newly named Australian "zombie tree" unable to produce flowers, fruit or seeds, and scientists warn that 16 other species may be heading down the same path.

Scientists are racing to save Australia's 'zombie tree' from a fast-spreading fungal disease www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

Diagnostic dilemma: A cross tattoo on a man's neck disappeared — killing his skin as it did so A man's neck tattoo triggered a reaction so rare that it was only the second recorded case.

Diagnostic dilemma: A cross tattoo on a man's neck disappeared — killing his skin as it did so www.livescience.com/health/virus...

Mars is hiding a secret clutch of gemstone-like crystals, including rubies and possibly sapphires Astronomers have detected small, ruby-like crystals embedded in Martian rocks, which may also hide sapphires created in the fury of meteorite impacts.

Mars is hiding a secret clutch of gemstone-like crystals, including rubies and possibly sapphires www.livescience.com/space/mars/m...

Drought could fuel the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs as climate change worsens, new research suggests A warming world may see more antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new research that shows a link between aridity and antibiotic resistance today.

Drought could fuel the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs as climate change worsens, new research suggests www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

Massive Iron Age hoards discovered in England may be from funeral of powerful Celtic queen Two lavish Iron Age hoards unearthed in England may have been burned in honor of a queen's royal ancestor, a new study finds

Massive Iron Age hoards discovered in England may be from funeral of powerful Celtic queen www.livescience.com/archaeology/...

Cannonball-size meteorite crashes through roof of Texas home as multiple 'fireballs' rain down on the US A suspected space rock, around the size of a cantaloupe, was found in the bedroom of a Houston home after crashing through the building's roof. It is likely a fragment of one of several "fireball" meteors that exploded over the U.S. in the past week.

Cannonball-size meteorite crashes through roof of Texas home as multiple 'fireballs' rain down on the US www.livescience.com/space/meteor...

Iran war has already released a staggering amount of CO2 — and the destruction of schools, homes and buildings is the biggest source In a new analysis, researchers estimated direct, indirect and future greenhouse gas emissions that were created in the first two weeks of the Iran war, between Feb. 28 and March 14.

Iran war has already released a staggering amount of CO2 — and the destruction of schools, homes and buildings is the biggest source www.livescience.com/planet-earth...

A rare active volcano on Mars may be causing the whole planet to spin faster Data from NASA's InSight mission suggests the Red Planet's Tharsis region is more active than previously thought and may be why Mars is spinning more quickly over time.

A rare active volcano on Mars may be causing the whole planet to spin faster www.livescience.com/space/mars/a...

AI compressed billions of years of evolution into seconds to create 'Lego-like robots' that can recover even when they lose limbs Modular robots are easily expandable, know when they're upside down or stuck, and can march forward across all kinds of terrain.

AI compressed billions of years of evolution into seconds to create 'Lego-like robots' that can recover even when they lose limbs www.livescience.com/technology/r...

Extreme blast of Arctic air from polar vortex paints a picturesque plume off Florida coast — Earth from space A recent satellite photo captured a stunning scene of sediment swirling across the West Florida Shelf after an extreme cold snap that covered large parts of the eastern U.S. in snow.

Extreme blast of Arctic air from polar vortex paints a picturesque plume off Florida coast — Earth from space www.livescience.com/planet-earth...