Nov 27th, 2025 - The answer may surprise you. Seeing hummingbirds delight at backyard feeders is one of the many joys of birders across the South, but making sure they are kept happy–and staying at your feeder–can be an overwhelming thought. Depending on where you live, the hummingbird feeder can be put out as early as late February, but when should you take down hummingbird feeders ? According to the National Audubon Society, feeders can be kept out as long as there are hummingbirds around. "You can even continue to provide the feeder after your hummingbirds disappear—late migrants or ... [Read More]

Nov 26th, 2025 - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly. The National Science Foundation's NoirLab released the picture Wednesday. Snapped last month by the Gemini South telescope, the aptly named Butterfly Nebula is 2,500 to 3,800 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. A single light-year is 6 trillion miles. At the heart of this bipolar nebula is a white dwarf star that cast aside its outer layers of gas long ago. The discarded gas forms the butterflylike wings billowing from the aging star, whose heat ... [Read More]

Nov 26th, 2025 - On this rocky island in the Baltic Sea, wolves lived among and dependent on humans. It's five thousand years ago, and a group of humans were living on a limestone rock in the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe rock. The island, Stora Karlsö, is a small one; barely a speck on the map, smaller than Central Park. It is a harsh, isolated place, a seasonal outpost for hunters chasing seals and sea birds . But humans weren't alone. Curled up near the warmth of fires, or perhaps pacing around, there were a few wolves. These wolves weren't hunting on the island. They were stranded with almost no ... [Read More]

Nov 26th, 2025 - The Gemini South telescope in Chile captured this stunning view of NGC 6302, highlighting the nebula's intricate structure and dynamic gas flows. Reading time 2 minutes This newly released image from the Gemini South telescope captures a well-known planetary nebula—a massive star fizzling out at the end of its life. These celestial displays often take on a circular or globular shape, but NGC 6302, as it's formally known, bears a distinct resemblance to a butterfly. And what a beautiful butterfly it is. I dabble in some amateur astronomy, and planetary nebulas are among my favorite ... [Read More]

Nov 26th, 2025 - But the specific behaviors linked may be completely unrelated. Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes associated with many of these behaviors, taking advantage of the fact that dogs can interbreed. But that creates its own experimental challenges, as it can be difficult to separate some behaviors from physical traits distinctive to the breed—small dog breeds may seem more aggressive simply because they feel threatened more often. To ... [Read More]

Nov 26th, 2025 - It's quick and easy to access Live Science Plus, simply enter your email below. We'll send you a confirmation and sign you up for our daily newsletter, keeping you up to date with the latest science news. The first results from the world's largest neutrino detector have just been published, and they reveal the most precise measurements of neutrino parameters yet. After running the detector — the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO), in southern China — for just shy of two months, the researchers were able to measure the parameters of the different types, or "flavors," ... [Read More]

Nov 26th, 2025 - As the government, Marineland of Canada and activists remain at loggerheads over whales' fate, health and freedom of beloved animals hangs in balance J elly Bean's son Bertie Botts is an adorable little "ham sandwich". Orion – nicknamed "Onion Ring" – is a large but fiercely protective friend. Zephyr has "ants in his pants" and wiggles like a worm. Lillooet is the "biggest cuddle bug" with a heart of gold. Thirty captive beluga whales in a Canadian amusement park have become pawns in a tussle between a shuttered park, local and national governments and animal rights activists. ... [Read More]

Nov 26th, 2025 - After a high-profile malfunction left two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, NASA is requiring rigorous testing before humans get back on board. The US space agency ended months of speculation about the next flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft , confirming that the vehicle will carry only cargo to the International Space Station. NASA and Boeing are now targeting no earlier than April 2026 to fly the uncrewed Starliner-1 mission, the space agency said. Launching by next April will require completion of rigorous test, certification, and mission readiness activities, ... [Read More]