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A variant of PCSK9, a gene involved in raising cholesterol, may spur metastasis. An approved antibody might stop it.

An artist’s interpretation of a black hole surrounded by stars

Big enough to impress yet small enough to hold steady, the Nocs Field Tube 8×32 monocular offers crisp, colorful views and a rugged, waterproof build.

Antibiotic and antifungal drug resistance pose a major public health threat. Live Science is covering the spread of this problem and the potential solutions that are emerging in turn.

Embodied AI enables robots and autonomous drones to interact with the real world, but how does it work?

Created by a young star, the bipolar star-forming region Sharpless 2-106 in this Hubble image depicts how intense the star-formation process can get.

Why is one foot sometimes larger than the other?

How much do you remember about planet Earth in the news over the last 12 months? Take our quiz to find out!

From the mysterious Planet Nine to the prospect of a “human-caused meteor shower,” space and physics editor Brandon Specktor lists his favorite stories of 2024.

An all-in-one microscope kit to nurture the minds of young would-be scientists