In this way, stories are not just instruments of connection and entertainment but also of control. We don’t need the science of storytelling to tell a story. We do, however, need science if we want to ...

Live Science welcomes news, analysis, explainer and feature pitches from freelancers. Here's everything you need to know about submitting a story idea to Live Science.

Science’s stories often lack characters – at least, human ones. One easy way to make better stories is to include scientists making discoveries or performing experiments as the characters. Characters ...

Joy Hakim talked about her series of science books spoke on the importance of teaching science in schools at an event hosted by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. She focused on her ...

The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2023 From an asteroid sample that was delivered to Earth to a discovery about human migration from North America, these were the biggest moments of the year ...

We want to encourage a broad set of writers to amaze and challenge us. So here's a more transparent look at how we assess and assign stories.

Writing a story is an exciting way to express your imagination and creativity! A well-structured story captivates readers and takes them on a journey. To begin, you'll want to craft a compelling ...

More than 50,000 years ago, humans painted a hunting scene in a cave in Indonesia that archaeologists say represents the oldest known example of storytelling in art history.

A look at some of the most notable research-related events and discoveries of 2024, as well as a few studies and policy moves that will play out in the coming year.

Whether sharing online about health topics or chatting about the weather, you communicate about science. Borrowing a tactic from antiscience advocates can help make your stories more persuasive.

For example, stories about climate change can include examples of people feeling the effects of more extreme weather events, such as the devastating impacts of California wildfires on local ...