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This Is the $8 Trillion Investment Opportunity VCs and Founders Can’t Ignore
by Allen Law on February 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The longevity space is booming — and for entrepreneurs keen to capitalize on emerging sectors, this offshoot of wellness is one of the strongest opportunities of this decade.
This Is the Simple Blueprint to Make Your Business Growth Steady, Predictable and Sustainable
by Safwan Sobhan on February 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Learn how to equip your leaders and your organization with the tools to manage growth effectively.
by Ben Angel on February 28, 2026 at 1:00 am
Seven powerful AI systems are reshaping one-person businesses — automating real workflows, operating inside your computer and creating unprecedented leverage for founders bold enough to use them strategically.
by Amanda Breen on February 27, 2026 at 10:02 pm
Federica Mercuriello built her business in the “in-between moments.”
by Sherin Shibu on February 27, 2026 at 9:08 pm
The franchise added 20,000 new clients in 2025 alone.
Why Raising VC Too Early Is the Fastest Way to Kill Your Startup
by Colin C. Campbell on February 27, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Venture capital can fuel growth, but raising too early can cost you control and ownership.
Black History Month Feels Different This Year — And So Should Your Leadership
by Bradley Akubuiro on February 27, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Moving beyond one-month messaging to create recognition efforts that feel authentic and sustainable.
by Mike Feazel on February 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Don’t let your age stop you from starting a business. Your past experience might be exactly what your future venture needs.
Why Pushback Matters More Than Validation and How the Best Founders Use It
by Charles Sims on February 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Why pushback in early-stage conversations is a feature, not a flaw. Here’s how I extract insight from it.
by Sherin Shibu on February 27, 2026 at 6:31 pm
Mortgage rates have dropped under 6% for the first time since 2022.
Do you weigh more when an elevator goes up or when it comes down?
on March 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Your weight doesn’t change because of gravity but because the floor pushes back. Physicists explain why elevators briefly make you feel heavier or lighter.
on March 1, 2026 at 7:00 am
In 1974, physicist Stephen Hawking described the potential for tiny, primordial black holes that existed at the dawn of time to explode — and reshaped what we knew about these cosmic behemoths.
Scientists made AI agents ruder — and they performed better at complex reasoning tasks
on February 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm
A new project allowed AI chatbots to interrupt, stay silent or speak up the way humans do in conversation, and it made them smarter and more accurate.
Giant string of organic molecules on Mars may be one of the best signs of life yet
on February 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm
A new NASA analysis concludes that it is “reasonable to hypothesize” that living things could have formed the odd organic molecules discovered on Mars.
‘We’re starting to find a lot more weirdness’: These strange animals can control their body heat
on February 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Some creatures can dramatically alter their internal temperature — a strategy called heterothermy — and outlast storms, floods and predators.
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on February 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm
A statistical analysis of a series of signs carved into artifacts from around 40,000 years ago suggests humans developed proto-writing in the Stone Age.
by ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) on February 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Feb. 28, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
on February 28, 2026 at 10:00 am
An 11th-century Norse coin found in Maine raises the question of whether the Vikings landed there.
Stone Age boy in Sweden was buried in deerskin and a woodpecker headdress, archaeologists discover
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on February 27, 2026 at 10:34 pm
A new method of studying the contents of soil samples has revealed Stone Age people in Sweden were buried in decorated fur-and-feather clothing.
on February 27, 2026 at 8:11 pm
Humanity’s Last Exam is a PhD-level benchmark designed to test the limits of AI reasoning. Although Google’s Gemini 3 scored a staggering 48.4%, experts stress that this does not indicate the arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
The sun just experienced its first ‘spotless days’ in 4 years — but we’re not in the clear yet
on February 27, 2026 at 5:02 pm
Earlier this week, the number of visible sunspots on our home star fell to zero for the first time in 1,335 days. This normally indicates a period of greatly reduced solar activity, but it’s still too soon to relax, experts say.
by ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) on February 27, 2026 at 4:34 pm
A major shakeup to NASA’s Artemis program will step rocket launches up to an annual basis, and discard a Boeing-designed upper stage.
Inherited diseases don’t work like we thought they did
on February 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm
“Monogenic” diseases, triggered by mutations in just one gene, may actually be more complex than scientists thought.
Just in time for the total lunar eclipse, this beginner-friendly telescope is now $100 off at Amazon
on February 27, 2026 at 3:28 pm
The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 5-inch Schmidt-Cass is now down to $479 at Amazon, making it easy to enjoy the blood moon eclipse on March 3.
on February 27, 2026 at 3:06 pm
“At first, I kind of laughed … But they were serious. I could just see the seriousness in their faces.” In this book excerpt, Lise Barnéoud explores the limitations of DNA testing.
March 2026 night sky — what to see and what you need
on February 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm
While the total lunar eclipse on March 3 is the main event of the month, there’s plenty more to see throughout the month of March — here’s everything you need to marvel at the night sky this month.
Science history: Carbon-14 is discovered, opening a window into past civilizations — Feb. 27, 1940
on February 27, 2026 at 7:00 am
Martin Kamen and Samuel Ruben’s discovery of the radioactive isotope carbon-14 in 1940 helped usher in a new era of dating artifacts from past civilizations.
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on February 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm
A preference for pairings between male Neanderthals and female Homo sapiens may answer the question of why there are “Neanderthal deserts” in human chromosomes.
‘Revolutionary’: Vera C. Rubin Observatory found 800,000 objects of interest in a single night
on February 26, 2026 at 4:41 pm
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory sent scientists nearly 1 million astronomy alerts in one night, showing off changes in the sky. Eventually, the telescope is expected to reach 7 million alerts per night.
on February 26, 2026 at 4:05 pm
New photos captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover show that Mars’ giant, spiderweb-like “boxwork” features are covered in tiny, never-before-seen nodules that bear a striking resemblance to arachnid eggs. And researchers are struggling to explain them.
Ether, solana, xrp surge up to 10% as majors recover Saturday’s war-driven losses
by Shaurya Malwa on March 1, 2026 at 7:25 am
Solana led major tokens with a 10.8% bounce, while ether reclaimed $2,000 and bitcoin climbed back above $66,800 ahead of traditional futures opens on Sunday.
Polymarket attracts record trading ‘world’ volumes as U.S.-Iran bets top $529 million
by Shaurya Malwa on March 1, 2026 at 4:19 am
A prediction market about military strikes on a sovereign nation now sits alongside presidential election bets as one of the most-traded contracts the platform has ever hosted.
Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes
by Shaurya Malwa on March 1, 2026 at 3:36 am
The death of Iran’s supreme leader opens the door to regime change, and markets are pricing in a shorter period of tension.
Here’s how bitcoin’s price rise could be fueled by job-stealing AI software
by Francisco Rodrigues on February 28, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Bitcoin’s future hinges less on technological factors and more on how AI affects growth, employment, real interest rates, and central bank liquidity, NYDIG Research argues.
Bitcoin is stuck in a rut but JPMorgan says new legislation could be the ultimate spark
by Will Canny on February 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm
JPMorgan said the long-awaited Clarity Act would bring regulatory clarity, boost institutional participation and accelerate tokenization across U.S. crypto markets.
Iran crisis puts the regime’s $7.8 billion crypto shadow economy in spotlight
by Francisco Rodrigues on February 28, 2026 at 6:40 pm
The government relies on this crypto infrastructure for international trade, while ordinary Iranians use it as a financial lifeline during protests and economic crises.
by Ian Allison on February 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The real competitive advantage in stablecoins, the moat that holds competitors at bay, now lies in the distribution held by incumbents, according to the person behind Meta’s abandoned Diem token.
Crypto community fear of Iran choking oil supply and crashing markets may be overblown
by Omkar Godbole on February 28, 2026 at 3:36 pm
A full closure of the strait is unlikely or impractical, some experts argue.
by Shaurya Malwa on February 28, 2026 at 2:51 pm
Mark Karpelès submitted a pull request to Bitcoin Core that would redirect coins that have remained untouched since 2011 to a recovery address controlled by the MtGox trustee, reigniting the oldest debate in Bitcoin.
Suspected insiders make over $1.2 million on Polymarket by betting on U.S.’s Iran strike
by Francisco Rodrigues on February 28, 2026 at 2:36 pm
The strikes caused bitcoin’s price to fall and oil futures on Hyperliquid to rise over the regional conflict’s consequences.
XRP tumbles 9% as break below $1.36 wipes out relief rally
by Shaurya Malwa on February 28, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Traders are watching $1.30 as immediate support after heavy-volume selling confirmed a bearish shift.
Bitcoin’s five-month slide: why BTC is set for worst losing streak since 2018
by Olivier Acuna on February 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm
With BTC down nearly 50% from its peak, analysts are sparring over whether the slump marks early repricing or signals more pain to come.
Bitcoin sets up potential short squeeze as ‘funding rate’ plunges to three month low
by James Van Straten on February 28, 2026 at 11:00 am
Negative funding rates, rising open interest and liquidations point to crowded positioning and heightened derivatives activity.
Bitcoin could see further downside risks as Iran attacks U.S. bases across Middle East
by Shaurya Malwa on February 28, 2026 at 10:26 am
Tehran launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Israel, U.S. bases, and Gulf allies, with explosions reported in Dubai, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
Oil-linked futures on Hyperliquid surge 5% after U.S.-Israel strike on Iran
by Omkar Godbole on February 28, 2026 at 10:15 am
Oil-linked futures on Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 surged after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran reignited fears of supply shocks.
Bitcoin nears $63,000 as U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran
by Shaurya Malwa on February 28, 2026 at 6:56 am
The drop extends a pattern where bitcoin sells off on geopolitical shocks before recovering, as the token’s 24/7 liquidity makes it one of the few large assets traders can exit over the weekend.
Bitcoin slides to $65,000 in weekend sell-off, with solana, XRP, dogecoin down 6%
by Shaurya Malwa on February 28, 2026 at 4:24 am
The pullback erased most of Wednesday’s push toward $70,000 as hot producer-price data and a post-earnings Nvidia decline dragged risk assets lower heading into the weekend.
U.S. Senate Democrats asked Treasury, DOJ to probe Binance’s illicit finance controls
by Jesse Hamilton on February 27, 2026 at 10:08 pm
Nine lawmakers asked the federal agencies to investigate the global crypto exchange after reports of potential funding channeled to terrorist groups.
Coinbase’s head of litigation says states are ‘gaslighting’ on prediction markets
by AI Boost on February 27, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Ryan VanGrack says states are misrepresenting federal law as they move to block prediction markets.
Citi and Morgan Stanley expand bitcoin and crypto custody, trading and tokenization efforts
by Olivier Acuna on February 27, 2026 at 7:19 pm
As Citi plans to integrate Bitcoin into bank-grade custody and reporting frameworks, Morgan Stanley moves to bring crypto trading, lending exploration and tokenized products to mainstream wealth clients.
Iran missiles fired towards UK bases in Cyprus, Defence Secretary reveals
by /u/DanDan1993 on March 1, 2026 at 9:43 am
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Belgium boards Russian shadow fleet tanker
by /u/ErrorReplaceUser on March 1, 2026 at 7:10 am
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S. Korea’s Lee hopes to improve ties with Japan for “friendly new world”
by /u/Saltedline on March 1, 2026 at 5:57 am
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Modi inaugurates Micron facility; hails India’s entry into global semiconductor chain
by /u/Jarisatis on March 1, 2026 at 5:05 am
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Blasts continue in Kabul amid clashes between Afghanistan, Pakistani forces
by /u/Cybertronian1512 on March 1, 2026 at 4:19 am
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/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1466, Part 1 (Thread #1613)
by /u/WorldNewsMods on March 1, 2026 at 4:03 am
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US and Israel clash with Iran at emergency Security Council meeting. UN chief condemns attacks
by /u/Expensive-Horse5538 on March 1, 2026 at 3:47 am
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IRGC says ‘most intense’ operation against Israel and US will begin soon
by /u/Mongoose-Additional on March 1, 2026 at 3:34 am
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Oil Shipments in Persian Gulf Already Disrupted by Iran Attack
by /u/No_Holiday_6376 on March 1, 2026 at 2:06 am
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Iranian state media say country’s supreme leader is dead
by /u/BarbaricOklahoma on March 1, 2026 at 1:42 am
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Spanish premier rejects ‘unilateral military action’ by US, Israel
by /u/Expert-Length871 on March 1, 2026 at 1:02 am
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Canada supports U.S. actions in destroying Iran’s nuclear program, Carney says
by /u/Arcool_1 on March 1, 2026 at 12:59 am
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Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108
by /u/Sheeraz-Bhatti on March 1, 2026 at 12:30 am
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Australia ‘did not participate’ in Operation Epic Fury in Iran
by /u/Expensive-Horse5538 on February 28, 2026 at 11:20 pm
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Hezbollah condemns strikes on Iran but stops short of pledging to attack Israel
by /u/StealthCuttlefish on February 28, 2026 at 9:21 pm
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Iranian leader Khamenei killed in strike, Israeli officials say
by /u/TheDetectiveDoctor on February 28, 2026 at 7:40 pm
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/r/WorldNews Discussion Thread: US and Israel launch attack on Iran; Iran retaliates (Thread #2)
by /u/progress18 on February 28, 2026 at 6:09 pm
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France, Germany and UK urge Iran to ‘negotiate solution’ after attack | Iran
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Growing Future Meals in Space Will Require Human Waste
by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on February 28, 2026 at 8:09 pm
Future farmers on the Moon and Mars will have a big challenge: how to grow healthy food in two extremely unhealthy environments. That’s because the soil on both worlds isn’t at all hospitable to plants and animals. Neither are other conditions. Both are irradiated worlds, Mars has a thin atmosphere and the Moon has none at all. So, how will future colonists on either world grow their food?
Get Ready For The Rubin Observatory’s Deluge Of Discoveries
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on February 28, 2026 at 5:03 pm
We’ve been waiting a long time for the Vera Rubin Observatory to begin its work. The observatory features the largest digital camera ever built. It’ll create a time-lapse of the southern night sky for ten years with its 3.2 gigapixel camera. An untold number of discoveries awaits.
The Universe’s Most Extraordinary Construction Site
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on February 28, 2026 at 8:39 am
Astronomers have discovered a extraordinary celestial construction site hiding behind a natural magnifying glass in space and what they’ve found is unlike anything seen before. A cluster of at least 11 galaxies, all building stars at a ferocious rate in the early universe, has been caught in the act of becoming one of the most massive structures in the universe.
The Stars That Lit Up the Early Milky Way
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on February 28, 2026 at 8:04 am
Astronomers have used a special class of ancient, pulsating stars as celestial lighthouses to map the earliest chapter of our Galaxy’s life and what they’ve found is rewriting what we thought we knew about how the Milky Way was born. By building the largest ever catalogue of these stellar beacons and tracing their movements back billions of years, the team has uncovered surprising similarities between our Galaxy’s earliest structures, and even found evidence of the same story playing out in our nearest galactic neighbour.
Would Earth Still Be Habitable Without Us?
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on February 28, 2026 at 7:35 am
Scientists have built a working model of Earth without any life on it and what they found might change how we search for aliens. By simulating 4.5 billion years of our planet’s evolution minus every bacterium, plant, and creature that ever existed, they’ve created a new tool for spotting genuinely habitable worlds among the thousands of rocky planets soon to be studied by the next generation of space telescopes.
NASA Updates Artemis Program, Adding a Mission and Delaying Lunar Landing
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on February 28, 2026 at 3:55 am
As part of a Golden Age of exploration and discovery, NASA announced Friday the agency is increasing its cadence of missions under the Artemis program to achieve the national objective of returning American astronauts to the Moon and establishing an enduring presence.
Jupiter Is Smaller and Flatter Than Previously Thought
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on February 28, 2026 at 3:29 am
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and has proudly boasted about this since time immemorial, with its scientific confirmation occurring by Galileo Galilei in 1610. It was later found that Jupiter has a bulging equator caused by its rapid rotation, turbulent atmosphere, and complex interior mechanisms despite its massive size, and scientists have even measured its “waistline” down to a tenth of a kilometer. Now, imagine being the largest planet in the solar system and you’re told you’re not as big as you thought. Where probably most humans would be thrilled to find this out, how do you respond if you’re Jupiter?
The LOFAR Telescope Produces the Most Detailed Radio Map of the Universe Ever
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on February 27, 2026 at 9:28 pm
The radio telescope LOFAR, with a major contribution from Leiden Observatory, has produced the most detailed radio map of the Universe ever made. Never before have so many cosmic radio sources been captured in a single survey: 13.7 million.
6 Million Years Ago Something Slammed Into Modern-Day Brazil
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on February 27, 2026 at 5:35 pm
Researchers in Brazil have discovered another tektite field. Tektites are gravel-sized chunks of natural glass formed by impacts and spread over a wide area. Their presence indicates that a powerful impact occurred 6 million years ago.
JWST Digs Into the Uranian Ionosphere
by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on February 27, 2026 at 5:08 pm
Uranus is a planet that seems to roll around on its side as it orbits the Sun. That’s because it’s tipped over, with an axial tilt of 97.8 degrees. That weird tilt gave the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a chance to probe the ionosphere using the Near Infrared Spectrometer (NIRSpec) instrument. An international team of astronomers used the data to map the vertical structure of that region and detect faint auroral displays.
A Method for Extracting Oxygen from Extraterrestrial Soils Just Passed a Major Test
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on February 27, 2026 at 12:08 am
NASA’s Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) project completed an important step toward using local resources to support human exploration on the Moon.
Europa and Other Jovian Moons May Have Formed With Their Own Supply of Life’s Building Blocks
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on February 26, 2026 at 7:04 pm
Complex Organic Molecules (COMs) are important building blocks for life. They can form in space and be delivered to planets. But new research shows some of them can form in circumplanetary disks where moons form, boosting the prospects for life in Europa’s ocean.
The Cosmic Brain As Seen By The JWST
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on February 26, 2026 at 4:23 pm
A dying star has ejected its outer layer and illuminated it with its powerful radiation. The resulting nebula looks every bit like a transparent human skull. Astronomers are calling the unusual structure the Exposed Cranium Nebula.
Into Totality: Our Complete Guide to the March 3rd Total Lunar Eclipse
by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on February 26, 2026 at 4:05 pm
If skies are clear, don’t miss one of the top astronomical events of the year this coming Tuesday, March 3rd, as the Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow in a total lunar eclipse. This will be a fine leisurely affair centered around the Pacific Ocean region, with totality lasting almost an hour in duration. For many observers worldwide, this is the last total lunar eclipse until late 2028 and mid-2029.
How giant galaxies could form just 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on February 25, 2026 at 10:17 pm
The existence of massive, elliptical galaxies in the early universe has puzzled astronomers for two decades. An international team led by Nikolaus Sulzenauer and Axel Weiß from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) used data from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) to shed light on this open question of galaxy formation. They studied one of the most spectacular galaxy aggregations in great detail and published their results in the current issue of The Astrophysical Journal.
Curiosity Take Its Closest Look Yet At Martian Spiderwebs
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on February 25, 2026 at 8:46 pm
When MSL Curiosity was sent to Gale Crater, one of its goals was to study boxwork ridge features on Mt. Sharp. The rover has gathered its fourth sample from the rocks, and results are on their way. Previous samples showed tantalizing evidence in favour of ancient life on Mars. But we’re still waiting for the extraordinary evidence required to conclude that Mars was once inhabited.
What Causes Those Snowmen in Space?
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on February 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Astronomers have long debated why so many icy objects in the outer solar system look like snowmen. Michigan State University researchers now have evidence of the surprisingly simple process that could be responsible for their creation. Jackson Barnes, an MSU graduate student, has created the first simulation that reproduces the two-lobed shape naturally with gravitational collapse. His work is published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Why Mars Astronauts Need More Than Just Space Greenhouses
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on February 25, 2026 at 3:37 pm
Thinking about food systems in deep space likely brings to mind something like the Martian where an astronaut is scratching barely enough food to survive out of potatoes grown in Martian regolith. Or perhaps a fancy hydroponic system on an interplanetary transport ship, with artificial lighting and all the associated technological wizardry. But a new paper published in Acta Astronautica by Tor Blomqvist and Ralph Fritsche points out that growing food is only one small part of the whole cycle of providing sustenance for astronauts in space. To really get a sense of how difficult it will be, we have to look at the whole picture.
Comet Wierzchos Vaults Into the March Evening Sky
by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on February 25, 2026 at 3:26 pm
It seems that the southern hemisphere gets all the good comets. A bashful binocular comet is about to finally leave its southern perch, and briefly come into view for folks up north. Said comet of the moment is C/2023 E1 Wierzchos. Although the comet just passed perihelion last week, it should put on a fine encore show as it heads north in March at dusk.
How Long Could Earth Microbes Live on Mars?
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on February 25, 2026 at 4:26 am
Searching for past or present life on Mars is the sole driving force behind every mission we send to the Red Planet, from orbiters to landers to rovers. However, there remains a concern in the scientific community of Earth-based microbes hitching a ride on Mars-bound spacecraft, also called forward contamination. The concern is potentially mistaking Earth microbes for Mars life or Earth microbes potentially influence samples of Mars life we might find. While NASA is dedicated to mitigating it as much as possible, could new methods help determine how long Earth-based microbes could survive on Mars, this alleviating concerns for forward contamination?
Dollar Tree Spring Decor Under $5: Glass Bottles, Candles and More!
by Julianne MacNeill on February 28, 2026 at 11:00 pm
As the weather warms up, there’s no better time for a home refresh. If you’ve been hunting for decor that feels fresh and cheerful—but doesn’t drain your wallet—Dollar Tree spring essentials might be exactly what you need. The retailer’s latest arrivals are packed with budget-friendly finds, from soft pastels and florals to bright eye-catching accents
Need a ‘Yellowstone’ Recap Before ‘Marshals’ Premieres on Sunday? Here’s Where Every Dutton Ended Up
by cmosness on February 28, 2026 at 8:30 pm
It’s almost time for the newest Taylor Sheridan show Marshals (formerly known as Y:Marshals), but before you start binging the newest Yellowstone spinoff, you might want to remember where each Dutton ended up. Below, we’ve recapped where the Duttons ended up at the end of Yellowstone, and share if there’s a chance they could appear
Taylor Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch Is Stunning—and You Can Visit
by cmosness on February 28, 2026 at 6:30 pm
When it comes to Taylor Sheridan ranches, most people think of 6666 (pronounced four sixes), but as it turns out, there’s another one that’s a little bit smaller, but just as iconic. It’s called the Bosque Ranch, and below we share everything you need to know about it, including its size, specialty and what event
Scientists Discovered Multiple New Species in 6 Days—5 Disguise Themselves as Excrement!
by Hanna Wickes on February 28, 2026 at 5:45 pm
A single week in late October 2025 produced a wave of new species discoveries across five countries, all connected by camouflage strategies so effective that the animals evaded scientific detection until now. Researchers described animals from Vietnam, India, the Philippines, Borneo and Peru during a six-day window. The work was led by Dr. Jérôme Constant
Who Might Return for ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ Season 7?
by Raquel Lekic on February 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm
All Creatures Great and Small has drawn in endless amounts of fans over the last few years, and in a world full of chaos and constant movement, it’s the much-needed escape we all need after the end of a long day. The PBS Masterpiece series follows a vet working in the scenic Yorkshire Dales and
How a Vegan Diet Can Help You Lose Weight 8X Faster
by Allison Nemetz on February 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Wanna know the fastest way to lose weight that’s still extremely healthy? We have the answer for you! A team of European scientists recently set up a head-to-head battle between five approaches already proven to make wellbeing soar. And when it came to speedy slimming, there was a clear winner: A whole-food vegan diet moved
by Ed Gross on February 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Since television’s earliest days, storytellers have turned to time travel TV as one of the medium’s most flexible dramatic devices—a way to revisit history, imagine the future and test the consequences of changing fate (any fan of the Back to the Future trilogy can certainly talk about that!). In the 1950s, the educational series Captain
Divorced? Suze Orman Shares How to Rebuild Your Credit Fast
by strotter on February 28, 2026 at 2:30 am
Going through a divorce can feel like starting over from scratch—especially when it comes to your finances. But financial expert Suze Orman,the host of the Women & Money podcast and author of The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+, wants you to know something important: If you built your credit once, you can absolutely do it
7 Benefits of Sleeping Naked, From Weight Loss To Fewer Yeast Infections
by lmaxbauer on February 28, 2026 at 2:00 am
Who knew that something as simple as skipping pajamas could dramatically improve sleep quality, mood, menopause symptoms and even metabolism? But only about 9 percent of Americans go to bed in the buff, according to a survey from NapLab. If you’re still buttoned-up for bedtime, you might be missing out on some surprising wellness perks.
9 Fanfiction Books You Had No Idea Started as Secret Online Stories!
by mdagnese on February 28, 2026 at 12:30 am
Bestselling romance authors like Ali Hazelwood and Christina Lauren know how to craft a truly swoon-worthy story that provides an emotional escape for romance readers. But what all fans might not realize is that some of today’s biggest romance books—penned by these authors and others—actually started as “secret” or anonymous stories shared by fans online.
NASA’s Artemis moon exploration programme is getting a major makeover
on February 27, 2026 at 4:24 pm
As it faces yet another set of delays, NASA’s Artemis programme is being shaken up, delaying an actual moon landing in favour of smaller, faster steps forward
Frailty can be eased with an infusion of stem cells from young people
on February 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Frailty can typically only be lessened through lifestyle changes, but a stem cell therapy seems to target the underlying causes of the condition, boosting the mobility of frail older people
Human brain cells on a chip learned to play Doom in a week
on February 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Neuron-powered computer chips can now be easily programmed to play a first-person shooter game, bringing biological computers a step closer to useful applications
Ocean geoengineering trial finds no evidence of harm to marine life
on February 27, 2026 at 11:08 am
Pouring 65,000 litres of sodium hydroxide into the Gulf of Maine removed up to 10 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere without harming wildlife, according to the researchers behind an ocean alkalinity enhancement test
How worried should you be about an asteroid smashing into Earth?
on February 27, 2026 at 10:38 am
The dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid, but does that mean we risk suffering the same fate – and should you be worried about the possibility? Leah Crane sets the matter straight
Our verdict on Juice by Tim Winton: Australian climate novel is a hit
on February 27, 2026 at 9:10 am
The New Scientist Book Club enjoyed our February read, Tim Winton’s far-future-set Juice. Head of books Alison Flood rounds up member thoughts
‘If a drug had the same benefits as the arts, we’d take it every day’
on February 27, 2026 at 9:00 am
As the New Scientist Book Club embarks on its read for March, Art Cure, author Daisy Fancourt gives a sneak preview into the myriad ways in which the arts can improve our health
Read an extract from Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt
on February 27, 2026 at 9:00 am
In this extract from Daisy Fancourt’s Art Cure, the March read for the New Scientist Book Club, we learn about how art classes transformed life for Russell after he had a stroke
We all harbour 9 secrets and they are eating us up inside
on February 27, 2026 at 9:00 am
Secret-keeping evolved to maintain social harmony, but it can weigh heavily on us when we can’t stop thinking about them. So, what is the best way to deal with things that we don’t want anyone else to know?
Could a niche 80s technology be the key to better quantum computers?
on February 27, 2026 at 9:00 am
Superconducting computing circuits were briefly heralded as the future of computing in the 1980s. Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan visits a quantum chip foundry where one company is betting this technology’s second act will revolutionise quantum computers
Stem cell patch reverses brain damage in fetuses with spina bifida
on February 26, 2026 at 11:30 pm
The congenital condition spina bifida is often treated surgically in the womb, but many children still go on to have mobility issues. The addition of a patch made up of stem cells from donated placentas could improve their long-term outcomes
When we interbred with Neanderthals, they were usually the fathers
on February 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Genetic evidence hints that there was a strong bias for male Neanderthals and female humans to mate, rather than any other combination
Banning children from VPNs and social media will erode adults’ privacy
on February 26, 2026 at 4:51 pm
Legislation working its way through the UK parliament would ban children from using social media and virtual private networks – but the proposals would endanger online privacy and may not make children safer, say legal experts
How to see six planets in the sky at once in rare celestial alignment
on February 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Nearly all of the solar system’s planets are about to file across the night sky in a planetary alignment, and it will be visible from anywhere on Earth
Is geothermal energy on the cusp of a worldwide renaissance?
on February 26, 2026 at 10:00 am
The UK’s first geothermal plant in Cornwall is part of a wave of projects aiming to meet growing electricity demand, some of them enabled by technology from oil and gas fracturing
Why I have changed my mind about AI and you should too
on February 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
Both boosters and sceptics have strongly held opinions on AI tools like ChatGPT, but after an experiment in vibe coding, I have realised that both camps are wrong, says Jacob Aron
SpaceX’s 1 million satellites could avoid environmental checks
on February 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The environmental impact of SpaceX’s planned gargantuan mega-constellation is still being grappled with, but the FCC isn’t required to study it
Return of Fallout, Paradise and Silo fuels passion for bunker sci-fi
on February 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Post-apocalyptic bunker sci-fi is huge this year as TV front-runners Fallout, Paradise and Silo return. Bethan Ackerley asks whether this is a signal we’ve given up on our real world, or if there is hidden hope
The Human Flatus Atlas plans to measure the explosivity of farts
on February 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Feedback is excited to learn that University of Maryland researchers are measuring farts in a bid to build a Human Flatus Atlas, a project that seems destined for an Ig Nobel
New Scientist recommends the quantum soundscape of Liminals
on February 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
by Aaron Boxerman on March 1, 2026 at 9:47 am
by The New York Times on March 1, 2026 at 9:11 am
See images from the Middle East after the United States and Israel on Saturday launched a major attack against Tehran.
by The New York Times on March 1, 2026 at 8:51 am
Mr. Khamenei became Iran’s supreme leader in 1989, wielding ultimate religious and political authority over the state and security apparatus.
by The New York Times on March 1, 2026 at 8:27 am
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei raised questions about leadership succession as attacks on Iran, and its responses, continued.
by Alan Cowell and Farnaz Fassihi on March 1, 2026 at 8:08 am
As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.
by Michael D. Shear on March 1, 2026 at 8:00 am
While the latest tranche of documents about the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has exposed a deeply American scandal, it is Europe where the aggressive enforcement is taking place.
by Farnaz Fassihi on March 1, 2026 at 7:50 am
Now that Iran has declared that its supreme leader is dead, it is unclear which of his possible successors might rise.
by Farnaz Fassihi and Christiaan Triebert on March 1, 2026 at 7:48 am
Some Iranians said on social media that they were privately mourning the supreme leader. But displays of exuberance broke out in cities across the country.
by Lynsey Chutel and Shawna Richer on March 1, 2026 at 7:38 am
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the major assault launched by the United States and Israel.
by Farnaz Fassihi, Ronen Bergman, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Aaron Boxerman on March 1, 2026 at 7:36 am
by Samuel Granados on March 1, 2026 at 6:44 am
Among those killed in strikes, according to the U.S. and Israel, were Iran’s supreme leader and three of his top military commanders.
by Farnaz Fassihi, Ronen Bergman, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Richard Pérez-Peña on March 1, 2026 at 5:41 am
by Mauricio Lima and Yurii Shyvala on March 1, 2026 at 5:01 am
The Christians known as viruiuchi prostaky see electricity, cars, higher education and much else as distractions from what really matters.
by Abdi Latif Dahir on March 1, 2026 at 3:09 am
Waves of retaliatory strikes were reported in Israel and across several Gulf countries on Saturday. The Emirati government said at least one person was killed from falling missile debris.
by Ashley Ahn, Zia Haider Rahman and Robert Chiarito on March 1, 2026 at 2:21 am
by Christiaan Triebert and Alexander Cardia on March 1, 2026 at 12:44 am
One of the world’s most vital maritime arteries saw a 70 percent drop in vessel traffic.
by Lazaro Gamio, Samuel Granados, Josh Holder, Blacki Migliozzi, Pablo Robles, Helmuth Rosales, Elena Shao and Daniel Wood on March 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Maps show where U.S. and Israel have struck Iran, and where Iran has retaliated.
by Stuart A. Thompson on February 28, 2026 at 11:32 pm
by Abdi Latif Dahir and Aaron Boxerman on February 28, 2026 at 9:55 pm
At least one gathering of senior officials and military leaders was hit, but it was not immediately clear whether the effort to kill them had succeeded.
by Christine Chung on February 28, 2026 at 9:09 pm
A major hub in Dubai has suspended operations following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The sweeping closures are stranding passengers.
Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman apprehended on two counts of assault at elite prep school
on March 1, 2026 at 8:59 am
Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman apprehended on two counts of assault at elite prep schoolCher’s son Elijah Blue Allman is embroiled in legal trouble after he reportedly caused trouble at an elite prep school in New Hampshire.The Concord Police Department told PEOPLE that Elijah was…
Jennifer Garner names her movie that she hasn’t seen in full since its premiere
on March 1, 2026 at 12:02 am
Jennifer Garner has revealed that she hasn’t sat down to watch 13 Going on 30 in its entirety since attending the film’s premiere more than two decades ago.The actress made the admission during an appearance on the Not Gonna Lie podcast with Kylie Kelce.“I haven’t watched it…
Bridgerton’s Michelle Mao on facing backlash as season four antagonist
on February 28, 2026 at 11:20 pm
Michelle Mao is opening up about the mixed reaction to her role as an antagonist on season four of Bridgerton.While much of the response has been positive, including memes and fan edits, she acknowledges that playing one of the season’s central antagonists comes with intense…
Shia LaBeouf makes bold claim about homosexuals in first interview after Mardi Gras arrest
on February 28, 2026 at 10:36 pm
Shia LaBeouf is speaking out following his recent arrest in New Orleans after an alleged bar altercation during Mardi Gras.The 39-year-old actor appeared Saturday on Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan, where he addressed the incident and made a series of controversial remarks.During the hour-long…
on February 28, 2026 at 7:45 pm
Photo: Ben Affleck focused on ‘real prize,’ stability after Jennifer Garner speaks about co parenting mechanics Ben Affleck is reportedly focused on his future and family despite the sting that Jennifer Lopez left with the end of their marriage. Although Affleck has been cautious of falling…
Luke Grimes reveals hilarious reason his baby can’t stop laughing at him
on February 28, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Luke Grimes reveals hilarious reason his baby can’t stop laughing at himLuke Grimes shared honest thoughts of his son about his on-screen cowboy persona.Speaking with People Magazine, the Yellowstone star revealed that his wife Bianca Rodrigues Grimes and their one-year-old son visited him…
Ethan Hawke reflects on Hollywood success as fifth Oscar nomination arrives
on February 28, 2026 at 7:15 pm
Ethan Hawke reflects on Hollywood success as fifth Oscar nomination arrives25 years after his first Oscar nod for Training Day, Ethan Hawke reflected on his Hollywood journey after earning another Academy Award nomination.Speaking with People Magazine, Ethan admitted that it feels surreal as he…
Tom Cruise feeling down in the dumps post a series of failed romances: Report
on February 28, 2026 at 7:01 pm
Photo: Tom Cruise feeling down in the dumps post a series of failed romances: ReportTom Cruise is reportedly struggling to keep the women he dates for long. As per the latest report of Star Magazine, the acting sensation cannot help but shake the feeling that he has been left all alone in…
‘Bridgerton’ star Luke Thompson gets honest about season five
on February 28, 2026 at 6:46 pm
Luke Thompson, star of ‘Bridgerton’, shares his role’s future in season fiveIn Bridgerton season four, Luke Thompson, who plays Benedict, is the centre of attention, and his chemistry with Sophie, portrayed by Yerin Ha, is hailed by the critics.But as the latest season ended on a happy note,…
Tig Notaro reflects on Oscar nod for ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’: ‘I was sleeping’
on February 28, 2026 at 6:37 pm
Tig Notaro shares she was sleeping when she received an Academy Award nodTig Notaro was sleeping when she received a nomination as a producer at the Oscars for her documentary Come See Me in the Good Light.Now, in an interview with Variety, she shared what happened at the time.“My wife…
Was Travis Barker in a relationship with Kim Kardashian before marrying her sister?
on February 28, 2026 at 4:53 pm
Did Travis Barker date Kim Kardashian before marrying her sister?Travis Barker‘s ex-wife, Shanna Moakler, has finally revealed why she parted ways with the musician.On Friday, the former Miss New York made an appearance on Brittany Cartwright’s When Reality Hits podcast, where she…
on February 28, 2026 at 4:49 pm
Photo: Brad Pitt feeling down in the dumps after kids’ snubs as pals continue to paint Angelina Jolie a villainBrad Pitt is seemingly not feeling his best after the latest snub by one of his and Angelina Jolie’s children. As fans will be aware, recently, Maddox’s last name was…
Eric Dane remembered in glowing tribute by trans activist in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
on February 28, 2026 at 4:26 pm
Alexander Billings pays tribute to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ co-star Eric DaneAlexander Billings, a trans activist, is remembering Eric Dane, his co-star in Grey’s Anatomy, where he had guest-starred in season three.In a video on Instagram, she recalls her character was transitioning and suffering from a…
Jim Carrey’s death to body double: Comedian’s latest appearance sparks conspiracy theories
on February 28, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Hollywood star Jim Carrey sparked speculation that he’s undergone plastic surgery after the actor stepped out in Paris with an unrecognizable new appearance on Friday. The 64-year-old comedian left fans in shock as he hit the red carpet at the 51st César Awards. Earlier that day,…
Aespa’s Ningning steals spotlight with Hilarious viral video from Milan Fashion Week
on February 28, 2026 at 3:40 pm
Demi Moore wasn’t the only one who went viral from Milan Fashion Week. Moore raised eyebrows with her new look, leaving fans concerned about her health due to her dramatic weight loss. Demi MooreMeanwhile, Aespa’s Ningning stole the show at Gucci’s Milan Fashion Week event, exuding…
John F. Kennedy Jr. wife Carolyn Bessette’s last minute bridal crisis revealed
on February 28, 2026 at 3:29 pm
John F. Kennedy Jr. wife Carolyn Bessette’s last minute bridal crisis revealedCarolyn Bessette Kennedy, the late fashion icon made a dramatic transformation before marrying John F. Kennedy Jr.The fashion icon’s colorist Brad Johns recalled the behind-the-scenes moments from the couple’s secret…
Mary Cosby remembers son Robert Cosby Jr. after his tragic death
on February 28, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Mary Cosby remembers son Robert Cosby Jr. after his tragic deathMary Cosby is remembering her son, Robert Cosby Jr., following his tragic death.Taking to her Instagram handle on Friday, the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star shared a throwback image of herself with her late…
Priscilla Presley makes sweet confession about TV role: ‘I lied’
on February 28, 2026 at 3:09 pm
Priscilla Presley confesses she lied over TV show roleDecades ago, Priscilla Presley auditioned for Dallas – a 1980s soap opera – and landed the Jenna Wade role. But now, she confessed she lied about some details about it to get it.“I lied, to be honest with you. I never saw the…
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman’s daughters choose one parent to side with
on February 28, 2026 at 2:59 pm
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman’s daughters take side in parents divorceKeith Urban has reportedly been cut off by his and Nicole Kidman’s daughters amid the couple’s divorce.”The word is that they consider him an insensitive dog and they’re giving him a wide berth and are firmly supporting…
PINK’s latest move sparks speculations about replacing major celebrity on show
on February 28, 2026 at 2:08 pm
PINK is reportedly in the running to take the reins recently given up by another songbird.As fans will be aware, it was first reported in January that the “American Idol” winner, Kelly Clarkson, is all set to step back from her popular Kelly Clarkson’s show after seven seasons. This…
Arsenal face another title test and buildup to the Old Firm game – matchday live
by Emillia Hawkins on March 1, 2026 at 9:50 am
⚽ News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action⚽ Live scores | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail EmilliaArsenal fan Balaji has messaged in to say:“Should Spurs lose to Fulham or later, Arsenal beat Chelsea, today will mark the St. Totteringham’s Day!Brighton v Nottingham ForestFulham v TottenhamManchester United v Crystal PalaceArsenal v Chelsea Continue reading…
Australia v India: third women’s one-day cricket international – live
by Megan Maurice (now) and Geoff Lemon (later) on March 1, 2026 at 9:49 am
Australia set India 410 for victory in HobartUpdates from the ODI at Bellerive Oval Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email2nd over: Australia 11-0 (Healy 9, Litchfield 2)Kashvee opens the bowling from the other end – she was certainly the pick of the bowlers for India on Friday. However, Litchfield is keen to get going and finds a gap in the infield immediately, driving it through cover for a single. And that has inspired Healy into action as well, she cuts it well for four – the first boundary of the match. Litchfield chases after a wide delivery and cuts it into the deep late in the over – she picks up a single, but it might provide India some hope that they can lure her into more risky shots and pick up a boundary. Healy finishes the over with another four. Continue reading…
Australia v Philippines: Women’s Asian Cup 2026 – live
by Joey Lynch on March 1, 2026 at 9:48 am
Updates as Matildas host football tournament openerAny thoughts? Email Joey LynchIf you are just checking in after a long break, it shouldn’t take you too long to come to grips with who is in the squad and who isn’t as, for all the talk of renewal and generational change under Joe Montemurro, there’s plenty of familiar faces in the 26-player squad. Here’s a player-by-player guide of each and every member.Drawn in by the prospect of another home tournament (assuming you live in Perth, the Gold Coast, or Sydney), are you checking back in for the first time since that fateful semifinal agianst England just over three years ago? Wondering what’s happened with the Matildas since? Continue reading…
by Yohannes Lowe (now) and Rebecca Ratcliffe (earlier) on March 1, 2026 at 9:44 am
Sirens in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as Iran retaliates in strikes that also hit across Middle East regionFull report: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killedA visual guide to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – and Tehran’s responseWar on Iran: how the US-Israeli bid for regime change unfoldedLoud explosions were heard early on Sunday near Erbil airport, which hosts US-led coalition troops in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, AFP reported. Thick black smoke was rising from the airport area.On Saturday, US-led coalition forces downed several missiles and explosive-laden drones over Erbil. Continue reading…
‘By 18 I was having sex to the music of Brian Eno’: Tim Booth’s honest playlist
by As told to Rich Pelley on March 1, 2026 at 9:00 am
The James frontman fell for Leonard Cohen as a child and would do Val Doonican at karaoke. But which singer taught him that ‘music could be medicine’?The first song I fell in love with My older sister, Penny, played me So Long, Marianne by Leonard Cohen when I was eight, like some kind of initiation, to say: “Now this is a real poet.” It felt like contraband and so different to all the pop flotsam I had heard in my otherwise white, suburban upbringing, and gave me a taste of adult romantic relationships that a child could not possibly understand. I love my sister and I wanted to impress her.The first single I bought I was given WH Smith tokens as a child, so I must have used the bloody things. When I was 15, I ordered Hey Joe/Radio Ethiopia by Patti Smith through the post and would play it like it was the word of God. Continue reading…
Trump promised no wars. Now he’s a Bush-style regime change president | Mohamad Bazzi
by Mohamad Bazzi on March 1, 2026 at 8:00 am
The America First president who built his political brand on opposing foreign military adventures has unleashed a war of choice aimed at regime change It turns out that Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed “candidate of peace,” is just as eager to start new wars. Throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump pitched himself as the antithesis of his Democratic opponents Joe Biden, and later, Kamala Harris. Trump insisted he would use his deal-making skills to end multiple global conflicts that started under the Biden administration, including Israel’s war on Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.In his election night victory speech in November 2024, Trump told his supporters: “I’m not going to start a war. I’m going to stop wars.” Two months later, in his inaugural address, he went even further in trying to establish himself as a global peacemaker. “We will measure our success not only by the battles we win but also by the wars that we end – and perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into,” he said.Mohamad Bazzi is director of the Center for Near Eastern Studies, and a journalism professor, at New York University Continue reading…
The ultimate breakdown: everything you need to know about F1’s new regulations for 2026
by Giles Richards on March 1, 2026 at 8:00 am
Get to grips with active aero, boost mode and super-clipping as the adoption of new hybrid engines shakes up the sport before the new season begins next weekendIn a week’s time, a new era will begin in Formula One as a major shift in regulations brings with it an air of unpredictability when the Australian Grand Prix gets under way in Melbourne.The cars have been made smaller and lighter with the intent of making them more nimble, better to drive and to facilitate improved racing. The wheelbase has been reduced by 20cm to 340cm and the width by 10cm to 190cm. Across changes in the chassis and to the engine, the overall weight has been reduced by 30kg. Drivers such as Lewis Hamilton have declared themselves generally pleased with the improved handling characteristics of the more sprightly rides, which will operate with approximately 40% less drag, but they will not enjoy the same downforce or the same pace as last year’s models and are expected to open the season around one to two seconds a lap off last year’s times. Continue reading…
Woodman’s quiet revolution paying dividends for table-topping Bromley
by Will Magee at the Copperjax Community Stadium on March 1, 2026 at 8:00 am
The south-east London club have promotion to League One within sight in just their second season in the EFL with their manager central to the transformationWith half an hour to go before kick-off , a roar echoes round the ground. MK Dons have levelled with Cambridge United via a penalty deep into injury time, Aaron Collins scoring from the spot to deny the hosts victory.In the 20-minute interlude between Shayne Lavery’s opener at the Abbey Stadium and the referee’s fateful whistle, Cambridge looked set to go top of the table. Instead Bromley get under way against Accrington Stanley with a one-point lead at the summit of League Two, much to the relief of the home fans. Continue reading…
A summer season would free women’s football from constraints of men’s game | Suzanne Wrack
by Suzanne Wrack on March 1, 2026 at 8:00 am
Breaking from European traditions would bring a TV boost and help build a schedule that works both for players and fansThe announcement that Major League Soccer (MLS) is to switch from a summer season to a winter one has reignited the debate about the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) schedule.This is not a new conversation: the pros and cons of alignment with the European calendar have been considered for many years by the NWSL. Continue reading…
Undercover officer allegedly used public money for romantic break in Venice
by Rob Evans on March 1, 2026 at 8:00 am
Woman deceived into relationship tells spycops inquiry the trip was not to meet Italian socialists, as Carlo Soracchi claimsAn undercover police officer is facing allegations that he used taxpayers’ money to pay for a romantic break in Venice with a woman he was deceiving into a long-term relationship, the spycops public inquiry has heard.Carlo Soracchi pretended to be an activist for six years while he infiltrated socialist and anti-fascist campaign groups. Continue reading…
Investment in AI-resistant ‘Halo’ companies helps push UK and EU markets to record highs
by Graeme Wearden on March 1, 2026 at 7:00 am
Investors are shifting toward physical assets that are partially insulated from disruption, says Goldman SachsInvestors have a new mantra as they prepare for AI to shake up the global economy – the Halo trade.Interest in Halo – short for “heavy assets, low obsolescence” – has risen as investors seek out companies with tangible, productive assets, which might be insulated from AI disruption, such as energy and transport infrastructure companies. Continue reading…
Jess Cartner-Morley’s March style essentials: bouncy trainers, spring-ready jackets and a pop of red
by Jess Cartner-Morley on March 1, 2026 at 7:00 am
Spring is (almost) in the air and our fashion expert is celebrating with everything from vintage brooches to a smile-when-you-see-it card case• How to have a guilt-free wardrobe clearoutSpring is coming. It’s not here yet, but on a good day, you can feel it. Magnolia buds on the trees. A sliver of daylight on the evening commute. Taking your gloves out of your handbag. (Not the umbrella, though. That would be reckless.)From a chic and bouncy new pair of trainers to a classic spring jacket – or the vintage accessory that could revamp the jacket you’re wearing right now – read on. Continue reading…
Nihal, Child of the Moon: how she lives with extreme UV sensitivity
by Paul-Louis Godier on March 1, 2026 at 7:00 am
Diagnosed with a rare and incurable condition, Nihal is estimated to be 4,000 times more likely to develop skin cancer than unaffected people. Despite this, she remains determined to live an active, fulfilling life. Photojournalist Paul-Louis Godier has been documenting her daily strugglesNihal walks into the large building that is the HQ the French national television network. She pulls a small black monitor from her pocket and points it toward the large glass windows covering the broadcast office lobby.The readout tells her the ultraviolet levels have dropped to zero, which means it is safe to lift off her helmet. Minutes later, she steps forward to tell her story before millions. Continue reading…
Stunning views, honesty shops and community pubs: people power on the Llŷn peninsula in Wales
by Kevin Rushby on March 1, 2026 at 7:00 am
This rugged promontory is thriving thanks to community-run cafes, restaurants and inns, which can all be visited on a spectacular coastal walkCliff is sitting in his farm truck scanning the hillsides with powerful binoculars. “It’s the rams,” he says. “They can stray at this time of year.” I follow his direction of gaze, down a golden hillside covered in bracken and boulders to a dark patch in the valley bottom. “Hopefully not down there,” he adds. “That’s the quaking bog.”Sometimes a chance encounter can transform your appreciation of an area, and that is about to happen for me. I’m heading up Craig y Garn mountain to catch the sunrise over the Llŷn peninsula and the first rays are already stealing over the tops of distant Cadair Idris, rousing giant shadows from under the trees. Cliff, who also happens to be my landlord for the week, points to the house on a hill above the bog: “Where you’re staying was my great-grandmother’s house – or at least what is now the living room. She kept one pig, one sheep and one cow, and made buttermilk where the conservatory is.” Continue reading…
Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests
by Sandra Laville Environment correspondent on March 1, 2026 at 7:00 am
Exclusive: Whistleblower figures show large rise in ‘serious’ to ‘minor’ downgrades based on water company evidenceEnvironment Agency (EA) staff have downgraded thousands of serious pollution incidents by water companies in England without visiting to investigate, data unearthed by freedom of information (FoI) requests suggests.The figures were obtained by Robert Forrester, a whistleblower who left the agency in January and has spent nine years shining a light on the state of the water industry. His identity was revealed in the Channel 4 docudrama Dirty Business this week, and he has vowed to carry on fighting to expose the truth. Continue reading…
by Sanam Vakil on March 1, 2026 at 7:00 am
The regime may now have to meet Trump’s demands merely to save itself. And he needs a coherent plan to deal with what he has unleashedThe coordinated strikes on Iran launched by the United States and Israel in the early hours of Saturday morning formally reignited a conflict that had been simmering since last summer’s 12-day war. They targeted key command structures and killed senior figures, most notably Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who had been in power since 1989. Donald Trump marked his demise with a post saying “one of the most evil people in history” was dead, adding: “This is not only justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans.”Israel has also published reports claiming that Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), defence minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and Admiral Ali Shamkhani, head of the defence council, have also been killed. In response, Iranian forces have fired missiles and drones at Israel, at US bases in the Gulf, Iraq and Jordan, and at some civilian targets across the Gulf. Events are moving quickly, but far from predictably.Sanam Vakil is the director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House Continue reading…
‘Cleaning Superstore’: warning over missed delivery text scam on WhatsApp
by Shane Hickey on March 1, 2026 at 7:00 am
The text mimics a common fraud, but differs in that criminals appear to have hacked a genuine business accountJohn the delivery driver has tried to drop off something at your home from a company called Cleaning Superstore but you missed him, according to the message you have received via WhatsApp.Although you cannot remember buying anything from the company, the text appears to have come from a legitimate WhatsApp account so you try to rearrange delivery by clicking the link provided. Continue reading…
TV tonight: Mia McKenna-Bruce hits breaking point in a true-crime drama
by Hollie Richardson, Jack Seale, Ellen E Jones, Graeme Virtue and Simon Wardell on March 1, 2026 at 6:15 am
The penultimate episode of the series about convicted murderer Jane Andrews. Plus: the finale of Jack Thorne’s Lord of the Flies. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, ITV1 Continue reading…
‘Middle East in flames’: what the papers say about the war on Iran
by Guardian staff on March 1, 2026 at 6:07 am
Strikes on Iran by the US and Israel, as well as Donald Trump’s announcement that the supreme leader Ali Khamenei had been killed lead the news pagesUS-Israel war on Iran: latest updatesFull report: Trump claims Khamenei is deadAt a glance: what we know so far on day twoHow the US-Israeli bid for regime change unfolded The US and Israeli attacks on Iran dominated the front pages of papers around the world on Sunday, alongside Donald Trump’s claim that supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed, a claim that was later confirmed by state media.From Ankara to Zurich, the US president’s extraordinary daytime attack on Iran was reported with a mixture of fear, anger and elation, with the questions of what comes next a recurring theme across the global media. Continue reading…
Labour must cease taking progressive voters for granted, says Sadiq Khan
by Geraldine McKelvie Senior correspondent on March 1, 2026 at 6:00 am
London mayor criticises PM for calling Greens ‘extreme’ after Gorton and Denton loss, saying it is a ‘flawed strategy’Sadiq Khan: ‘Labour must stop channelling Reform and unite with progressives. That’s the byelection’s lesson’The mayor of London has said the Gorton and Denton byelection has exposed a “far-reaching change and fracturing” in UK politics and Labour must ditch its “flawed strategy” of taking liberal progressives for granted.In what appears to be an attack on Keir Starmer, Sadiq Khan challenged the prime minister’s branding of the Green party and its policies as “extreme”, saying many of its supporters shared Labour’s values but were disappointed in the government. Continue reading…
Henrietta Lacks’ estate settles with Novartis over the ‘stolen cells’ that advanced science
by Associated Press on February 28, 2026 at 1:49 pm
Novartis becomes the second company to settle after being accused of reaping rewards from a racist medical system.
Kennedy announces new vaccine advisory committee members after meeting rescheduled
by Chelsea Cirruzzo on February 28, 2026 at 1:53 am
Kennedy adds two new members to the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
STAT+: Minnesota report shows large hospitals continue to dominate the 340B drug discount program
by Ed Silverman on February 27, 2026 at 9:53 pm
Minnesota hospitals and clinics participating in a controversial U.S. drug discount program reaped at least $1.34 billion in revenue in 2024.
STAT+: Trump most-favored nation drug pricing deals end after three years for some companies
by John Wilkerson on February 27, 2026 at 8:58 pm
SEC filings show that, at least for some drugmakers, “most-favored nation” drug pricing deals with President Trump last three years.
Kansas’ new ID law could have health consequences for trans people
by O. Rose Broderick on February 27, 2026 at 6:54 pm
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Happy Friday. If I ever have kids, I want them to be…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
by Ed Silverman on February 27, 2026 at 4:22 pm
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
by Jerome Adams on February 27, 2026 at 3:17 pm
“The surgeon general is not a wellness influencer,” writes former Surgeon General Jerome Adams of Casey Means.
by Ed Silverman on February 27, 2026 at 2:30 pm
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary defended the agency’s recent rejections of rare disease drugs and top agency official Vinay Prasad
From ALS to dental floss: Here are the teams competing in STAT Madness 2026
by Amanda Erickson on February 27, 2026 at 9:30 am
A genetic test to diagnose ALS. Dental floss that can track your cortisol levels. Check out the 64 innovations and discoveries in our annual STAT Madness bracket.
Can an RFK Jr. action figure help cement the MAHA-MAGA alliance?
by Chelsea Cirruzzo and Daniel Payne on February 27, 2026 at 9:30 am
He’s an action figure. He’s a milk-drinking rave-goer. He’s America’s health secretary.
Opinion: I’m a rare disease mom, and I finally have new hope for my son’s future
by Judy Stecker on February 27, 2026 at 9:30 am
For too long, the promise of personalized therapies has been tantalizingly close, yet frustratingly out of reach for rare-disease families.
Opinion: U.S. government must invest more in research around men’s sexual and reproductive health
by Kenneth H. Mayer on February 27, 2026 at 9:30 am
It’s high time to focus on sexual and reproductive health for men.
by Ed Silverman on February 26, 2026 at 9:41 pm
DOJ is backing AbbVie in its battle to overturn a Colorado law that prohibits pharmaceutical companies from placing restrictions on the 340B drug discount program.
STAT+: Cigna, extending reach into prescription drugs, acquires major pharmacy used by hospitals
by Bob Herman on February 26, 2026 at 8:24 pm
Scoop: Cigna has acquired CarepathRx, a large pharmacy backed by private equity that dispenses prescription drugs to nearly 10% of U.S. hospitals.
Listen: FDA turmoil, election intrigue, AI, and more
by Adam Feuerstein on February 26, 2026 at 6:56 pm
On this week’s Readout LOUD: Adam is joined by guest host Jared Holz to talk M&A, FDA turmoil, election intrigue, and more.
CMS announces pause on new durable medical equipment suppliers
by O. Rose Broderick on February 26, 2026 at 6:09 pm
The Trump administration issued a nationwide moratorium on new suppliers for certain medical equipment, citing fraud.
Everything you need to know about RFK Jr., MAHA, and ‘glypho-gate’
by Alex Hogan on February 26, 2026 at 5:59 pm
This week on STATus Report, everything you need to know about RFK Jr., MAHA, and “glypho-gate.”
STAT+: The nation’s MAHA mom lands in Congress, with some uncomfortable questions
by John Wilkerson on February 26, 2026 at 4:23 pm
Casey Means’ confirmation hearing, prior auth reforms are a priority, and other updates from D.C. Diagnosis
STAT+: What stands between brain implants and FDA approval?
by Mario Aguilar on February 26, 2026 at 4:11 pm
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: The regulatory challenges faced by startups developing implanted brain-computer interfaces, and more.
STAT+: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary defends rare disease drug rejections, Vinay Prasad
by Lizzy Lawrence and John Wilkerson on February 26, 2026 at 3:20 pm
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary defended the agency’s recent rejections of rare disease drugs and one of his deputies, Vinay Prasad, in an interview with CNBC.
by Will Knight, WIRED.com on February 28, 2026 at 8:00 pm
The Defense Department pressured Anthropic to drop restrictions on how its AI can be used by the military.
by Beth Mole on February 28, 2026 at 6:17 pm
An AI chatbot convinced health investigators they had the right answer.
by Dan Goodin on February 28, 2026 at 1:26 am
Merkle Tree Certificate support is already in Chrome. Soon, it will be everywhere.
by Stephen Clark on February 28, 2026 at 12:32 am
“There were assumptions that were made in the strategy that obviously didn’t come to fruition.”
by Scharon Harding on February 27, 2026 at 10:39 pm
Can two declining companies form a profitable one?
by John Timmer on February 27, 2026 at 9:27 pm
Interactions between neighboring materials is mediated by virtual photons.
by Jon Brodkin on February 27, 2026 at 7:14 pm
Trump admin “incompetence continues to cause chaos in our skies,” Duckworth says.
by Jennifer Ouellette on February 27, 2026 at 7:04 pm
Director Gore Verbinksi and screenwriter Matthew Robinson on the making of this darkly satirical sci-fi film.
by Eric Berger on February 27, 2026 at 6:36 pm
I went into Hyperion blind, decades ago, knowing almost nothing about it. I was never the same.
by Kyle Orland on February 27, 2026 at 5:21 pm
Lawyers tell Ars the state has a tough road ahead, even as Valve is uniquely vulnerable.
by Jonathan M. Gitlin on February 27, 2026 at 4:13 pm
Toyota’s small electric SUV is much-revised, much more efficient, and much better.
by Scharon Harding on February 27, 2026 at 3:13 pm
Netflix shares jumped following the announcement.
by Eric Berger on February 27, 2026 at 3:08 pm
“Launching SLS every three and a half years or so is not a recipe for success.”
by Andrew Cunningham on February 27, 2026 at 2:34 pm
Most new Macs can still be downgraded with few downsides. Here’s what to know.
by Peter Wells and Akila Quinio, Financial Times on February 27, 2026 at 2:19 pm
CEO says “most companies are late” to realize how much technology will affect employment.
by Andrew Cunningham on February 27, 2026 at 1:37 pm
Apple is taking an “ain’t broke/don’t fix” approach to most of its gadgets.
by Eric Berger on February 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm
“As the original architect of Vector’s vision, it’s deeply meaningful to bring these assets home.”
by John Timmer on February 26, 2026 at 11:16 pm
“Neanderthal deserts” in our genomes suggest a strong pattern in matings.
by Samuel Axon on February 26, 2026 at 10:53 pm
It’s also a buttoned-down, ostensibly safer take on the OpenClaw concept.
by Ashley Belanger on February 26, 2026 at 10:19 pm
“Temu sound wall” not enough to quell fury over xAI’s power plant.
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on February 19, 2026 at 6:37 pm
For more than a century, paleontologists have been piecing together how the mysterious predator Andrewsarchus is related to other mammals, like the extinct “hell pigs” and “wolves with hooves”
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on February 19, 2026 at 11:00 am
Petroglyphs on sandstone at a national park in Chad bear witness to wildlife that once roamed the area before the continent’s water largely receded 6,000 years ago. Could it return?
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on February 18, 2026 at 1:12 pm
The world’s largest colony of northern gannets was decimated by bird flu in 2022. Now, as their numbers climb again, researchers are collecting data to understand the virus’ lasting effects
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on February 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
Killing the predators is not nearly as effective as the intimidating presence of well-trained guardians, a role some breeds have played for 5,000 years
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Gallop Into the Year of the Horse With These Five Amazing Equine Discoveries
on February 13, 2026 at 1:26 pm
Since their domestication, horses have changed the course of human history. It’s no wonder the Chinese zodiac associates them with prosperity and success
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The Tragedy of the Alps’ Disappearing Glaciers for Those Who Live, Visit and Ski There
on February 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Warming temperatures are wreaking havoc at elevation, upending the Winter Olympics and the tourism industry and imperiling communities
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on February 11, 2026 at 3:10 pm
Researchers are uncovering the evolutionary steps that set the stage for dinosaurs to rule the planet
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on February 9, 2026 at 3:18 pm
Wild fringe-lipped bats spend just one-tenth of the night in flight, but they can precisely snatch a calling frog and nab prey that rivals their own size
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If Microbes Entered the Olympics, These One-Celled Superstars Would Win Gold
on February 6, 2026 at 12:30 pm
They race, they spin, they shoot. Meet the organisms for which physical prowess is more than sport—it’s a matter of life and death
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on February 5, 2026 at 4:01 pm
Rove beetles cloak themselves in ant pheromones to sneak into the insects’ nests for protection. But in an odd catch-22, that makes them forever reliant on their hosts
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on February 4, 2026 at 2:45 pm
Recent counts of the Wadden Sea’s adult harbor seal population have revealed a surprising trend of decline, prompting a consortium of researchers to investigate whether the animals are dying off, relocating or experiencing something else altogether
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Small, Stubby-Armed Dinosaurs Have Confounded Paleontologists. Are Answers Finally Within Reach?
on February 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Recent discoveries about an alvarezsaur called Manipulonyx have drawn renewed attention to this group of bird-like, clawed creatures and the mysteries around their anatomy and behavior
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Cannibalism Among Snakes Is Far More Widespread Than Previously Thought
on January 29, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior in more than 200 species
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on January 28, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Synthetic pheromones may be a promising tool in attracting and culling troublesome crown-of-thorns starfish, which rapidly eat large amounts of coral on the Great Barrier Reef
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on January 26, 2026 at 12:30 pm
The animals’ extended lower jaws were seemingly made for scooping, but research over the past few decades has found they could do a lot more than initially expected
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The Penguins That Thrive—and the Ones Left Behind—as Antarctica Warms
on January 23, 2026 at 7:07 pm
A new decade-long study tracked 37 penguin colonies and found that the birds are breeding earlier. The shift marks one way among many that climate change is transforming life at the bottom of the world
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Get an Eyeful of These 15 Photos of Incredibly Cool Icicles
on January 23, 2026 at 3:45 pm
Nature’s wintry accessory, icicles help beautify snowy landscapes
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Three Stunning Ways Biologists Aim to Edit Animal and Plant Genes to Fight Diseases and Extinction
on January 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The strategy, known as synthetic biology, is gaining momentum globally as a conservation tool and human health solution, despite attracting some critics
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‘Aha’ Moments Seem to Come Out of Nowhere. How Does the Brain Create These Sudden Bursts of Insight?
on January 20, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Neuroscientists are tracking the brain activity that underlies a cognitive breakthrough and unraveling how it might boost memory
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on January 15, 2026 at 12:30 pm
As increased industrial activity puts fragile deep-sea ecosystems at risk, one artist is raising awareness about imperiled corals through scientific model making
Thousands of pollution incidents in England downgraded without site visit, data suggests
by Sandra Laville Environment correspondent on March 1, 2026 at 7:00 am
Exclusive: Whistleblower figures show large rise in ‘serious’ to ‘minor’ downgrades based on water company evidenceEnvironment Agency (EA) staff have downgraded thousands of serious pollution incidents by water companies in England without visiting to investigate, data unearthed by freedom of information (FoI) requests suggests.The figures were obtained by Robert Forrester, a whistleblower who left the agency in January and has spent nine years shining a light on the state of the water industry. His identity was revealed in the Channel 4 docudrama Dirty Business this week, and he has vowed to carry on fighting to expose the truth. Continue reading…
by Euan Ritchie and Jess Harwood on February 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Unsettling predictions are now our catastrophic reality, but a brighter future is still within reach if our political leaders change courseSoaring, scorching, record temperatures, yet again. Distressing, protracted droughts. Raging fires and devastating floods. Australia’s summer is drawing to a close, and a reprieve from climate whiplash can’t come soon enough.We’ve witnessed and suffered immense losses and deep heartache for wildlife, ecosystems, and our communities. There was a time when the dire potential consequences of climate breakdown and environmental destruction were warnings, calls from scientists and experts for increased and urgent action. Now an unsettling possibility feels like a disturbing reality. Continue reading…
on February 28, 2026 at 7:00 am
Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchersWords and photographs by Roberto García-RoaTwelve miles from the heart of Rome, Dr Javier Ábalos pauses his walk, lifts his sunglasses and points. To his right, perched on a rocky wall, sits a beautiful lizard. Its body is coated in charcoal-black tones speckled with striking yellow across a green dorsum, and its head, with a prominent jaw, is splashed with fluorescent blue spots. The reptile basks in the sun, unconcerned by our presence.About 80 miles (130km) drive farther along the road that connects the capital with the small village of Poggio di Roio, the researcher from the University of Valencia has barely stepped out of the car when he spots another lizard. This one is smaller, with a brownish body and a narrower head crisscrossed by a network of dark stripes.Researchers fear the common wall lizard of the white morph could be driven to extinction by the arrival of a new variation Continue reading…
North Dakota judge finalizes $345m judgment against Greenpeace in pipeline case
by Reuters on February 28, 2026 at 2:09 am
Judge slashed a $667m damages award to Energy Transfer over Greenpeace’s role in Dakota Access Pipeline protestsA North Dakota judge on Friday finalized a $345m judgment against Greenpeace in a lawsuit pursued by pipeline company Energy Transfer (ET.N) over the environmental group’s role in protests against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.The final judgment by judge James Gion was in line with a decision he issued in October, in which he slashed by almost half a damages award of about $667m that a jury had awarded Energy Transfer in March. Continue reading…
Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks
by Lisa Cox on February 28, 2026 at 12:33 am
SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floodsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLate summer rain is causing havoc across Australia, with South Australia on flood watch, Victoria cleaning up after a downpour, and Sydney issuing a shark warning after heavy falls.Almost all of South Australia, much of western Victoria and parts of western NSW were on flood watch as a slow-moving pressure system from central Australia moved east. Queensland had also seen severe rainfall. Continue reading…
Winter getting shorter in 80% of major US cities, new data shows
by Sara Braun in New York on February 27, 2026 at 7:18 pm
Researchers find that across 195 US cities, winters are on average nine days shorter than they were in 1970-1997For the millions of people across the United States who have spent the last month digging themselves out of above-average levels of snow and ice, this winter has felt especially long and harsh. But the typical winter is actually getting shorter in 80% of major US cities scrutinized by researchers, according to new data released by Climate Central, an independent climate science and communication group.Researchers found that across 195 US cities, winters are on average nine days shorter today than they were from 1970 to 1997, as the climate crisis progresses. Continue reading…
by Paul Daley on February 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm
What is a favourite place if not one built upon our fondest memories?Would I like to write about my favourite place?The invitation inspired me to recall so many magical places – from north-east Arnhem Land to Mediterranean island hamlets with idyllic quayside tavernas, from the Melbourne Cricket Ground on grand final day to Dickensian London pubs, from picture postcard villages beneath snow-capped alpine peaks to the haunts of my literary giants and on to Joshua Tree and Hagia Sofia. Continue reading…
Trump officials move to kill system that protects US from chemical disasters
by Tom Perkins on February 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm
EPA rolls back rules as chemical firms claim provisions in RMP protection system too expensive to implementSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Trump administration is slowly dismantling the federal disaster management system that protects the nation from chemical catastrophes, such as fires and explosions at high-risk facilities.The US Environmental Protection Agency’s Response Management Program (RMP) requires more than 12,500 high-risk facilities to develop protocols to prevent catastrophes, or limit fallout, and was largely designed to protect workers, first responders, and fence-line communities. Continue reading…
Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?
by Patrick Barkham on February 27, 2026 at 1:32 pm
With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affectedCould lynx, the elusive wild cat driven to extinction in Britain more than 1,000 years ago, become the new Loch Ness monster? “Whether Nessie’s there or not, she draws tourists,” said Margaret Luckwell, a resident of Moray, Scotland. “It would be the same with lynx. I’d love to see a lynx in the wild.”Luckwell’s view is a majority one among local people gathering at village halls across the Highlands, as a painstaking consultation slowly gathers momentum for the apex predator’s return to Scottish forests. Continue reading…
Most US coal plants could meet air pollution rules. Trump weakened them anyway
by Oliver Milman on February 27, 2026 at 12:30 pm
EPA found only 27 of 219 plants needed upgrades; 71 later got exemptions as Donald Trump scrapped mercury limitsAlmost all coal-fired power plants in the US had the ability to comply with rules limiting their emission of dangerous pollutants such as mercury that can cause brain damage in children. Despite this, Donald Trump’s administration decided to demolish the standards anyway.Last week, the Trump administration said it is loosening restrictions on air toxins from mercury, lead and other heavy metals that are released by coal plants. Such pollution is known to be neurotoxic and has been linked to irreversible brain damage in children and infants, as well as heart disease and cancer in adults. Continue reading…
Week in wildlife: rescued dolphins, a white whale and a precious kākāpō chick
by Joanna Ruck on February 27, 2026 at 8:00 am
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading…
Seals, shipwrecks and a screaming swallower: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 – in pictures
by Guardian Staff on February 27, 2026 at 6:00 am
The annual competition draws thousands of entries from across the world and brings together images from below the water’s surface that show the diversity and challenges of subaquatic lifeAll photographs courtesy of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 Continue reading…
Judge sides with salmon against Trump administration in hydropower ruling
by Gabrielle Canon on February 26, 2026 at 10:26 pm
Federal judge in Oregon rejects bid to overturn Biden-era agreement to protect endangered fish populationsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts direct to your inboxA federal judge in Oregon sided with salmon against the Trump administration on Wednesday, ordering the federal government to change hydropower system operations long considered at the heart of native fish populations’ sharp decline.At the center of the dispute are eight dams and reservoirs on the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific north-west that have created devastating obstacles for salmon and steelhead unable to breach their deadly turbines or navigate through the large, warm, artificial pools. The federal agencies and their supporters, which include a group of utilities, water managers and farming organizations, argued that reservoir drawdown would put power reliability in peril. Continue reading…
Democrats urge dropping plan to double gas exports as US energy prices soar
by Dharna Noor on February 26, 2026 at 6:10 pm
Families are ‘struggling with cost of heating their homes’, letter says as Trump repeatedly pledges to slash utility billsAs energy prices for US households soar nationwide, Democratic and progressive lawmakers are calling on the energy department to end its plan to double exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG).“The Trump administration’s LNG export policies are not putting America first: they have jacked up utility prices for families, leaving many Americans struggling with the cost of heating their homes this winter,” reads a letter to the energy secretary, Chris Wright, sent the Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Independent senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and seven others. Continue reading…
Drax to stop burning controversial Canadian wood within next year
by Jillian Ambrose on February 26, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Yorkshire plant has been criticised for taking material from some of British Columbia’s most environmentally important forestsThe owner of Drax power plant has started reducing the amount of Canadian wood pellets it burns, and will stop burning trees from British Columbia entirely within the next year.The FTSE 250 company Drax Group said its Canadian wood pellet plants, which once supplied millions of tonnes of biomass to be burnt in its North Yorkshire power plant, had cost the company almost £200m in financial impairments last year. Continue reading…
Riding the wave: can surf tourism save Peru’s ancient reed-boat fishing culture?
by Dan Collyns in Huanchaco, Peru on February 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm
As fish stocks dwindle, surf tourism may offer a lifeline to traditional caballitos de totora fishers, whose vessels are thought to be among the first ever used to ride wavesJust before dawn, in a scene that has repeated itself over thousands of years on the north coast of Peru, fishers drag boats made of bound reeds to the water’s edge and, kneeling on them, use paddles shaped from split bamboo to row out into the Pacific Ocean to catch their breakfast. A few hours later, these surfer fishers return with netfuls of their catch, riding waves on the final stretch back to the shore. From the main beach in Huanchaco – a seaside town near the city of Trujillo – the fish are taken to sell at the market or to beachfront restaurants preparing meals for tourists.The four-metre-long reed vessels – known as caballitos de totora in Spanish, or “little reed horses” – are placed upright on their ends by the promenade on El Mogote beach so that the seawater drains away and they are ready to be used the next morning. Continue reading…
Judge orders Greenpeace to pay $345m over Dakota Access pipeline protest
by Associated Press in Bismarck on February 25, 2026 at 11:55 pm
Group says case far from over after being found liable for defamation and other claims brought by energy firmA North Dakota judge has said he will order Greenpeace to pay damages expected to total $345m in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline from nearly a decade ago, a figure the environmental group contends it cannot pay.In court papers filed on Tuesday, Judge James Gion said he would sign an order requiring several Greenpeace entities to pay the judgment to pipeline company Energy Transfer. He set that amount at $345m last year in a decision that reduced a jury’s damages by about half, but his latest filing did not specify a final amount. Continue reading…
Tropical plants flowering months earlier or later because of climate crisis – study
by Phoebe Weston on February 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Changes threaten ecosystems as flowering falls out of sync with fruit-eating, seed-dispersing animals and pollinatorsTropical flowers are blooming months earlier or later than they used to because of climate breakdown, with potentially “cascading impacts across ecosystems”, according to a study of 8,000 plants dating back 200 years.Researchers looked at flowers from a range of countries, including Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana and Thailand, home to the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, but also the most understudied. Continue reading…
Why food justice isn’t being served in America | Hanna Garth
by Hanna Garth on February 25, 2026 at 2:52 pm
Advocates often assume communities of color just don’t know any better when it comes to eating healthyI met the man I’ll call Randy Johnson 13 years ago, as I began research in South Central Los Angeles. I’m an anthropologist who explores how people think about food and use food in their everyday lives. As executive director of a large food justice organization focused on K-12 education throughout the city, Randy was a key source. He talked to me about South Central’s status as a food desert, where its majority Latinx and Black residents had little access to groceries or healthy food. A middle-aged white man, Randy told me of his work in South Central, which centered around encouraging school-age children to eat more fresh vegetables.He described South Central as a wasteland of sorts. “There is just nothing there,” he said, pointing to the common but false idea that there were no grocery stores there. He then pivoted to talking about the residents. “I see them having almost zero education when it comes to [making healthy eating choices]. They don’t know that what they’re eating is destroying them slowly. It’s just that we, as a society, have failed our citizens to educate them that they shouldn’t be buying the fries every day.”Hanna Garth is assistant professor of anthropology at Princeton University Continue reading…
by Adam Morton on February 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The government will hand over $10.8bn this financial year under the scheme that makes it cheaper for miners and other industries to use diesel and petrolWant to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter hereIt’s the most costly anti-climate policy in the Australian government budget, working against efforts to cut emissions. This financial year, taxpayers will hand over nearly $10.8bn to make it cheaper for miners, farmers and some other industries to use diesel and petrol.How much? Nearly $30m a day, every day of the year. Or $20,500 a minute, around the clock.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading…
by Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen on February 27, 2026 at 11:00 am
Virtually everything you think you know about psychopathy has been thoroughly debunked. Why does this zombie idea live on?- by Rasmus Rosenberg LarsenRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on February 26, 2026 at 11:01 am
In pursuit of defeating death, Alan has dedicated his life to cryonics. He hopes to be defrosted together with his wife- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Shomik Dasgupta on February 26, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Indian thinker Rammohun Roy believed that good governance must be close: distance made the British Empire cruel- by Shomik DasguptaRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on February 25, 2026 at 11:01 am
The meticulous preparation and fleeting ecstasy of elite high-diving captured in all its breathtaking shapes and sounds- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Julian Baggini on February 24, 2026 at 11:00 am
From art to religion to sex, instrumentalisation has drained away intrinsic value. But life is about more than material benefits- by Julian BagginiRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on February 23, 2026 at 11:01 am
We may know Pompeii for its destruction, but this intricate 3D rendering brings to life what a bustling city it once was- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Carlos Santana on February 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
Ecology is pervaded by a nativist dogma against invasive species that distorts the science and undermines wildness- by Carlos SantanaRead on Aeon
by Dane Leigh Gogoshin on February 20, 2026 at 11:00 am
If our ethical beliefs come from our social environment, how do some people find the moral courage to defy convention?- by Dane Leigh GogoshinRead on Aeon
If I told it: an imperfect portrait of ChatGPT
by Aeon Video on February 19, 2026 at 11:01 am
Amid growing cultural panic about the use of AI in writing, we’re missing the most important point: AI cannot write- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Carlo Iacono on February 19, 2026 at 11:00 am
Your inability to focus isn’t a failing. It’s a design problem, and the answer isn’t getting rid of our screen time- by Carlo IaconoRead on Aeon
Esteban Cabeza de Baca’s time travels
by Aeon Video on February 18, 2026 at 11:01 am
Defying time and colonial power, a landscape artist layers the deep histories of his ancestors to create hopeful futures- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Carlos Alberto Sánchez on February 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Mexican embrace of uncertainty, forged in the crucible of history, captures the true vulnerability of our existence- by Carlos Alberto SánchezRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on February 16, 2026 at 11:01 am
How do you teach a child reverence for nature? This filmmaker takes his son on a search for the ever-changing snow line- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Graham Shields on February 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
Our planet was once a harsh, alien, icy world. Yet this deep freeze may have shaped you, me and all life on Earth- by Graham ShieldsRead on Aeon
by Julien Lie-Panis on February 13, 2026 at 11:00 am
Good institutions are social technologies that scale trust from personal relations to entire nations. How do they work?- by Julien Lie-PanisRead on Aeon
Stephen and David’s toy cupboard
by Aeon Video on February 12, 2026 at 11:01 am
David’s handcrafted figurines pay tribute to cultural icons. His latest project takes on his greatest hero, his late brother- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Charlie Ericson on February 12, 2026 at 11:00 am
In their visions of the underworld Dante and Milton were truly subversive, incorporating predecessors into their own repudiation- by Charlie EricsonRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on February 11, 2026 at 11:01 am
A jaunty song calls for greater appreciation of Indian wool, as imports undermine the livelihoods of local herders- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Yogi Hale Hendlin on February 10, 2026 at 11:00 am
The vision of solarpunk: joining nature with technology in vibrantly inclusive ways to create a world that truly blooms- by Yogi Hale HendlinRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on February 9, 2026 at 11:01 am
Is time a property of the Universe? Yes, if you conceive of it as heat: a mind-boggling yet oddly comforting perspective- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon