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From AI deciphering lost texts to a secret about our human relatives, here are some of the new breakthroughs in archaeology we may see in 2024.

Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2024, including dates for supermoons and a two lunar eclipses.

Up to 120 shooting stars per hour could be visible during a brief peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower — the year's first meteor shower, coming to North America Jan. 3 and 4.

The Vikings reached as far west as Newfoundland, but did they also venture into Africa, the Middle East and Asia?

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals a stunning new portrait of ice giant Uranus, featuring its frigid rings and 14 of 27 moons.

The dinosaur Brontosaurus was canceled but then resurrected. What happened?

Deal Apple headphones don't come cheap, but you can grab a pair for just under $480 thanks to Best Buy.

2023 was a breakout year for artificial intelligence, quantum computing and augmented reality.

Paradoxical frogs — also known as shrinking frogs — are about three times bigger as tadpoles as they are when adults.

Evidence suggests that people likely boated across the narrow passage between Russia and Alaska when the crossing was submerged.

From the coelacanth to the cockroach, these "living fossil" creatures haven't changed much in millions or even hundreds of millions of years.

2023 was an outstanding year for finding ancient hoards, creating reconstructions and discovering burial.

These were the stories our readers loved in 2023.

Live Science's most-read health stories from 2023 feature Neanderthal DNA, harrowing medical case reports and curious new research findings.

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Earth's core isn't exactly aligned with its mantle, which results in a cyclical wobble, new research finds.

Aliens made headlines in 2023, but are we really any closer to finding life beyond Earth? A recap of the best new evidence, and other remarkable stories from the year in space.

The next total solar eclipse visible from North America is coming April 8, 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the next solar eclipse.

Deal Best Buy is knocking $250 off the latest MacBook Air, a big saving on the all-rounder.

Rare sightings and haunting creatures of the deep appeared on beaches around the world this year — here are 10