Live Science
Live Science is a science news website run by Future via Purch, which it purchased from Imaginova in 2009.[1] Stories and editorial commentary are typically syndicated to major news outlets, such as Yahoo!, MSNBC, AOL, and Fox News.
Type of site | news website |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Purch (Future) |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | 2004, relaunched 2007 |
Live Science was originally launched in 2004, but was subsequently shut down and re-launched in 2007. Live Science covers scientific breakthroughs, research ventures and odd facts from around the world in an online newsmagazine format.[2] On its website in 2018, the categories for stories are "News - Tech - Health - Planet Earth - Strange News - Animals - History - Culture - Space".
Purch consumer brands (including Live Science) were acquired by Future in 2018.[3][4]
References
- Ali, Rafat (October 26, 2014). "Space.com & Related Sites Acquired by TopTenReviews". GigaOm. Knowingly, Inc. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
- Szadkowsk, Joseph (16 June 2005). "Newsy Live Science quenches curiosity". The Washington Times. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- Dool, Greg (19 July 2018). "UK-Based Future Acquires Purch for $132.5 Million". Folio. Access Intelligence, LLC. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- "Live Science". Future plc. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
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