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### James Watson, controversial co-discoverer of DNA's structure, dies at 97

Andor J. Kiss published 7 November 25

James Watson, who co-won the Nobel Prize for discovering DNA's structure, was a towering and controversial figure in science.

### Roman roads | Bear attacks | Comet 3I/ATLAS updates

Ben Turner, Patrick Pester last updated 7 November 25

Latest science news Friday, Nov. 7, 2025: Your daily feed of the biggest discoveries and breakthroughs making headlines.

### Irradiated Comet 3I/ATLAS glows green and hides its tail in new image

Patrick Pester published 7 November 25

A researcher has captured comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green and hiding its tail in a new image from the Lowell Observatory's powerful Discovery Telescope as we enter a critical observation phase for the interstellar visitor.

### Watch: Chinese company's new humanoid robot moves so smoothly, they had to cut it open to prove a person wasn't hiding inside

Owen Hughes published 7 November 25

Xpeng's new humanoid, IRON, is designed to work alongside people — but it won't be folding your laundry anytime soon.

### 'Unlike any we've ever seen': Record-breaking black hole eruption is brighter than 10 trillion suns

Elizabeth Howell published 7 November 25

Astronomers spotted a flaring black hole that may be consuming a star at least 30 times more massive than the sun. At its peak, the flare was brighter than 10 trillion stars.

### 'DST just seems so pointless': Poll reveals most Live Science readers want to eliminate daylight saving time

Sophie Berdugo published 7 November 25

Thousands of Live Science readers responded to our poll asking if they would get rid of daylight saving time.

Incredible, first-of-their-kind images show an orca being born in Norway — and the rest of its pod forming a protective circle Scientists with the Norwegian Orca Survey and Orca Channel have documented, for the first time and in astounding detail, the birth of an orca and the newborn's first hour.

'As if a shudder ran from its brain to its body': The neuroscientists that learned to control memories in rodents In this adapted excerpt from "How to Change a Memory," author and neuroscientist Steve Ramirez recounts the events that led him and his colleagues to discover memories could be artificially controlled in rodents by zapping their brains with lasers.

Roman road network was twice as large as previously thought, new mapping project finds The new digital map increases the Roman road network by nearly 100%.

'Torn apart by the darkness': What would happen if a human fell into a black hole? What would a human see and feel while falling into a black hole? In this exclusive excerpt of his new book, "Facing Infinity," author and astrophysicist Jonas Enander tells us in terrifying detail.

Archaeologists find 'unique' blood-red gemstone at Roman fort beyond Hadrian's Wall Archaeologists discovered the engraved gemstone at Bremenium, a fort north of Hadrian's Wall.

'DST just seems so pointless': Poll reveals most Live Science readers want to eliminate daylight saving time Thousands of Live Science readers responded to our poll asking if they would get rid of daylight saving time.

Watch four flying cars go toe-to-toe in new 'Formula One of the skies' The Jetson One personal aircraft was recently demonstrated in a four-vehicle aerial race. The aircraft is designed for a single person, takes off and hovers like a helicopter, and can go up to 1,500 feet off the ground.

## Planet Earth

### Triple Divide Peak: Montana's unique liquid 'crossroads' where water can flow into three oceans

By Sascha Pare published 7 November 25

Triple Divide Peak in Montana is the only place on Earth where water can flow into one of three different oceans, according to some definitions.

Geology

### Global warming is forcing Earth's systems toward 'doom loop' tipping points. Can we avoid them?

By Patrick Pester published 6 November 25

Earth may be on the verge of crossing several climate change tipping points that could have irreversible and devastating consequences. Here's everything you need to know about these "points of no return."

Climate change

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James Watson, controversial co-discoverer of DNA's structure, dies at 97
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Irradiated Comet 3I/ATLAS glows green and hides its tail in new image
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Watch: Chinese company's new humanoid robot moves so smoothly, they had to cut it open to prove a person wasn't hiding inside
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'Unlike any we've ever seen': Record-breaking black hole eruption is brighter than 10 trillion suns
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'DST just seems so pointless': Poll reveals most Live Science readers want to eliminate daylight saving time

## Space

### Scientists finally find explanation for lopsided cloud that follows Earth's moon through space

By Deepa Jain published 6 November 25

The moon's oddly skewed dust cloud may be caused by an extreme day-night temperature difference, a new study suggests.

The Moon

### 20% off ALL Unistellar smart telescopes throughout November

By Kimberley Lane published 6 November 25

Deals Save up to a huge $1,000 on all Unistellar telescopes and accessories this November in their Black Friday deal — just in time for dark sky season.

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### 13th-century Christian songbook made of furry sealskin may be Norway's oldest surviving book

By Kristina Killgrove published 7 November 25

Experts at the National Library of Norway believe the liturgical songbook was made by a local artisan around A.D. 1200.

Archaeology

### Massive 3,000-year-old Maya site in Mexico depicts the cosmos and the 'order of the universe,' study claims

By Owen Jarus published 5 November 25

A roughly 3,000-year-old site in Mexico was built in the shape of a cosmogram that stretches for miles, a new study suggests.

Archaeology

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## Health

### Best fitness trackers 2025: From smart rings to multisport GPS watches

By Andrew Williams, Anna Gora last updated 7 November 25

Buying Guide These are the best fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Amazfit Balance and Garmin Fenix 8 to Whoop MG.

Buying Guide

### Suunto Race 2 sports watch review: Sleek and powerful, just not too user-friendly

By Anna Gora published 7 November 25

Reviews The Race 2 is the best Suunto sports watch yet, but we just could not warm up to it.

Reviews

### Aging and inflammation may not go hand in hand, study suggests

By Clarissa Brincat published 5 November 25

Declining immune responsiveness with age may be driven by changes in immune cells — not by inflammation, as previously thought.

Ageing

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## Animals

### Can you speak cat? Scientists develop quiz that reveals how well you understand our feline friends

By Julia Henning published 7 November 25

Cats are excellent at communicating, but humans still routinely misunderstand them.

Domestic Cats

### World's biggest spiderweb discovered inside 'Sulfur Cave' with 111,000 arachnids living in pitch black

By Sascha Pare published 4 November 25

A giant colonial spiderweb in a sulfuric cave on the border between Greece and Albania may be the largest ever found — and it was built by spiders we didn't know liked the company of others.

Spiders

### Which animals are tricked by optical illusions?

By Kit Yates published 3 November 25

It's not just humans who notice optical illusions; certain animals do too, and they often use it to their advantage.

Animals

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## Human Behavior

### Live Science crossword puzzle #18: First human-made satellite in space — 11 across

By Harry Baker last updated 3 November 25

Science crossword Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

Science crossword

### There is such a thing as 'settled science' — anyone who says otherwise is trying to manipulate you

By Kit Yates published 27 October 25

Opinion How bad-faith arguments sow doubt by weaponizing scientific humility.

Opinion

### Citation cartels, ghost writing and fake peer-review: Fraud is causing a crisis in science — here's what we need to do to stop it

By Kit Yates published 30 September 25

Opinion Thousands of scientific papers are retracted every year because of fraudulent activity, with both authors and journals gaming a system to gain academic acclaim through deceit, dishonesty and false representation.

Opinion

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## Physics & Mathematics

### Daylight saving time 2025: When does the time change, and why?

By Jeanna Bryner last updated 24 October 25

When does daylight saving time end in 2025? Here's a look at when the time changes this year, and why we change our clocks in the first place.

Physics & Mathematics

### Mysterious glow at the Milky Way's center could reshape a major cosmic theory

By Andrey Feldman published 22 October 25

A mysterious glow at the center of the Milky Way has puzzled astronomers for more than a decade. New research offers an explanation that could also reshape what we know about dark matter.

Dark Matter

### World's biggest X-ray laser discovers never-before-seen type of ice that's solid at room temperature

By Patrick Pester published 22 October 25

Researchers have unveiled ice XXI, a new form of ice that's solid at room temperatures when subjected to immense pressure.

Physics & Mathematics

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## Chemistry

### Science history: Scientists use 'click chemistry' to watch molecules in living organisms — Oct. 23, 2007

By Tia Ghose published 23 October 25

Carolyn Bertozzi and colleagues laid out a way to make paradigm-shifting "click-chemistry" compatible with living cells, opening up a window into living organisms.

Chemistry

### Why does slicing onions make you cry?

By Donavyn Coffey last updated 17 October 25

Here's why you may start tearing up while slicing an onion.

Chemistry

### 'Harry Potter' materials land three scientists Nobel Prize in chemistry

By Patrick Pester last updated 8 October 25

Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the development of metal–organic frameworks."

Chemistry

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## Technology

### Nocs Provisions Long View 85mm spotting scope review

By Matt Morris published 7 November 25

Review Can the Nocs Provisions Long View 85mm spotting scope pass our test?

Review

### Science history: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapses, forcing a complete rethink in structural engineering — Nov. 7, 1940

By Tia Ghose published 7 November 25

One morning, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge began bouncing up and down and twisting to and fro before ultimately collapsing into the Puget Sound.

Engineering

### Nocs Provisions Lite View Spotting Scope review

By Matt Morris published 6 November 25

Review A small spotting scope that promises big things.

Review

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