You can change your personality intentionally, research shows
Can people change their personality? Yes, by "making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior," research finds.
A lost Biblical tree and a memory crystal that could 'survive to the end of the universe'
Science news this week Sept. 28, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Spiders on Mars and an ancient Egyptian sword
Science news this week Sept. 21, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' contains surprisingly accurate physics — suggesting he understood the hidden 'dynamism of the sky'
A new analysis of the brushstrokes and colors in Vincent van Gogh's famous painting Starry Night reveals a striking similarity to "hidden turbulence" in Earth's atmosphere, suggesting the iconic artist had a surprisingly detailed understanding of natural processes.
Science news this week: 'Thorin' the last Neanderthal and a 'smiley face' on Mars
Sept. 14, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
21 of the best conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories that have taken hold range from a faked moon landing to Barack Obama's birthplace to chemtrails.
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Live Science has partnered with HowTheLightGetsIn, taking place from Sept. 21 to 22 at Kenwood House, London. See how our readers can get a special discount.
Do opposites really attract in relationships?
When it comes to love, the adage is that opposites attract. But does that really hold?
'I'm as happy as I've ever been in my life': Why some people feel happiness near death
A palliative care researcher explains how death can help people appreciate life.
30,000 years of history reveals that hard times boost human societies' resilience
Human societies that experience downturns do a better job of recovering from later disasters, new research finds.
Why do people feel like they're being watched, even when no one is there?
The causes range from innocuous media exposure to severe mental illness.
Why did the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima leave shadows of people etched on sidewalks?
The nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of WWII left shadows of people on the ground and buildings. Here's why.
Why do babies rub their eyes when they're tired?
Babies usually rub their eyes when they're tired, but why?
Best movies about famous scientists that aren't Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer cleaned up at the Oscars this year, so what better time to look back at the best biopics based on history's most influential scientists?
What's the difference between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning?
Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning are easy to mix up. Learn what the difference is and see examples of each type of scientific reasoning.
Why do we have leap years? And how did they come about?
Feb. 29 comes only once every four years (most of the time), but why do we need leap years and how did they come about?
Why do people dissociate during traumatic events?
Ever feel disconnected during a stressful event? That could be your brain protecting you.
Can psychopaths learn to feel empathy?
People with psychopathic traits often struggle with emotional empathy, but they're usually adept at cognitive empathy and can use this to manipulate people.
Why do we procrastinate?
Here's what you need to know about procrastination if your New Year's resolution is to stop dragging your feet.