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Consultancy Is Dying Thanks to AI — Here’s Why You Should Chase a New Dream Instead
by Solo Ceesay on March 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Like floppy disks, consultants are going out of style. AI’s rise reveals the pitfalls of structured skills, fueling creative voids.
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.
Pain lasts longer in women, and immune cells may the culprit
on March 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm
A newly published study suggests that the immune system may play a role in why recovery from pain differs in men and women.
on March 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Q&A with cognitive neuroscientist Steve Fleming: What the science of self-awareness can tell us about confident decision-making
on March 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Ancient followers of the Eleusinian Mysteries may have used a highly toxic fungus to create psychedelic hallucinations during their rituals, a new chemical analysis suggests.
March could be the best month for the northern lights for nearly a decade — if the sun stays active
on March 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm
March 2026 could be the best month for the northern lights until the mid-2030s, as celestial mechanics and solar activity combine for potentially potent results.
NASA telescope spots first alien ‘astrosphere’ around a sun-like star: Space photo of the week
on March 1, 2026 at 11:00 am
The first bubble of hot gas seen around another star has been spotted around the “Moth,” just 117 light-years away.
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.
by Juan Galt on February 27, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Bitcoin Magazine DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes After over a decade as a volunteer-run hackerspace sustaining Bitcoin innovation through events, the Bepsi machine, and community donations, DCTRL announces its physical closure as they prepare a new location. This post DCTRL Vancouver: Iconic Bitcoin Hackerspace Closes Downtown Location After 12 Years Due to Zoning Changes first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.
by Micah Zimmerman on February 27, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Senate Democrats Press DOJ, Treasury to Probe Binance Over Trump Ties, Iran Sanctions Allegations Senate Democrats are urging the DOJ and Treasury to investigate Binance over ties to Iran sanctions violations. This post Senate Democrats Press DOJ, Treasury to Probe Binance Over Trump Ties, Iran Sanctions Allegations first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on February 27, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia’s Top 20 Corporate Holders Bitplanet now owns 300 bitcoin through its structured purchase program, positioning the South Korea-listed company among the top 20 corporate Bitcoin holders in Asia. This post Sora Ventures-Backed Bitplanet Reaches 300 Bitcoin, Ranks Among Asia’s Top 20 Corporate Holders first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on February 27, 2026 at 3:57 pm
Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams U.S. authorities have seized over $580 million in cryptocurrency linked to Southeast Asian “pig butchering” scams. This post U.S. Government Seizes Over $580 Million in Crypto Linked to Southeast Asian Scams first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on February 27, 2026 at 2:37 pm
Bitcoin Magazine MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock Jumps After $1.71B Loss as Firm Pivots to AI Data Centers Shares of MARA Holdings climbed on Friday, even after the Bitcoin miner reported a $1.71 billion net loss for the fourth quarter. This post MARA Holdings (MARA) Stock Jumps After $1.71B Loss as Firm Pivots to AI Data Centers first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Jenna Montgomery on February 26, 2026 at 10:03 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Paul Atkins Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker Paul Atkins, the sitting Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and one of the most consequential figures in American financial regulation, has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026 — marking the first time in history that a sitting SEC Chair has been invited to the world’s largest Bitcoin conference. Appointed This post Paul Atkins Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.
by Micah Zimmerman on February 26, 2026 at 9:46 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Block (XYZ) Surges 25% After Slashing Workforce by Over 40% and Raising Profit Outlook Shares of Block are surging in after-hours as the company said it will cut more than 4,000 employees. This post Block (XYZ) Surges 25% After Slashing Workforce by Over 40% and Raising Profit Outlook first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Sebastian Falbesoner on February 26, 2026 at 8:42 pm
Bitcoin Magazine The Core Issue: libsecp256k1, Bitcoin’s Cryptographic Heart From The Core Issue: The story of what started out as a “small hobby project” library, evolving into one of the most security-critical code paths for protecting a multi-trillion dollar asset. This post The Core Issue: libsecp256k1, Bitcoin’s Cryptographic Heart first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Sebastian Falbesoner.
by Micah Zimmerman on February 26, 2026 at 6:05 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Citi to Integrate Bitcoin with Traditional Finance, Launch Custody Services Citi plans to introduce infrastructure that integrates Bitcoin into its banking systems, a bank executive said. This post Citi to Integrate Bitcoin with Traditional Finance, Launch Custody Services first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on February 26, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Indiana Approves Bitcoin Investments in Public Retirement Plans Indiana lawmakers approved Bitcoin and crypto ETFs for public retirement and savings plans. This post Indiana Approves Bitcoin Investments in Public Retirement Plans first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Laser-Based 3D Printing Could Build Future Bases on the Moon
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on March 2, 2026 at 12:16 am
Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers melted fake lunar soil—a synthetic version of the fine dusty material on the moon surface, called regolith simulant—into layers and fused it with a base surface to manufacture small, heat-resistant objects.
The Toughest Animals in the Universe Just Got a New Job
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on March 1, 2026 at 11:19 pm
They are the toughest animals on Earth and possibly the key to surviving on Mars. Tardigrades, the microscopic creatures nicknamed ‘water bears’, have survived the vacuum of space, the crushing pressure of the deep ocean and temperatures that would kill virtually anything else. Now a new study has put them to work as unlikely pioneers, testing whether the hostile soil of Mars could ever support life and the results are full of surprises.
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on March 1, 2026 at 11:13 pm
A visitor from another star system has just had its portrait taken by a spacecraft on its way to Jupiter and the image is superb. Comet 3I/ATLAS, only the third interstellar object ever discovered passing through our Solar System, has been captured in stunning detail by ESA’s JUICE mission, revealing a glowing halo of gas, a sweeping tail, and hints of jets erupting from its ancient, icy heart. But the picture itself is just the beginning of the story.
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on March 1, 2026 at 11:03 pm
SpaceX’s Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built and it may be about to change everything. But researchers at the German Aerospace Centre have been asking a question: does Europe have an answer? Their new study, built on meticulous analysis of Starship’s own flight data, suggests the answer is yes although it will require a fundamentally different approach, and a willingness to think differently.
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.
Will Jamie Fraser Die in ‘Outlander’ Season 8? Fans Think So
by Raquel Lekic on March 1, 2026 at 9:00 pm
As we anxiously anticipate the premiere of the final season of Outlander on March 6, rumors, theories and predictions have been floating through cyberspace for months, and with its debut nearly here, we’re desperate to see what’s true. While waiting for the premiere, we’ve gotten a glimpse at what’s in store through trailers and teasers,
Doctor Rides ATV Through Blizzard for Baby Delivery
by mdillard on March 1, 2026 at 7:00 pm
When Crystal Gardner needed an urgent C-section, a raging snowstorm had her doctor stranded miles away. But he was determined to find a way to help her! Here, they share their story with Woman’s World. “Do you think we’ll get there?” Crystal Gardner asked her husband, Craig, staring out her Shenandoah, Iowa window at the
Do You Have ‘Moon Face?’ See the Sneaky Symptoms of High Cortisol in Women
by Cailey Griffin on March 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm
You’ve probably heard the term “high cortisol” floating around lately, but do you know how to tell when your levels of this stress hormone are creeping up? The truth is, some high cortisol symptoms are surprisingly subtle, and you might be experiencing them right now without realizing it. The good news? Doctors say there are
March 1 to 7 Horoscope Forecast: Your Zodiac Sign’s Week
by cmosness on March 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Ready to start your week on a positive note? You’ll need to begin by considering what may lie ahead in the coming days. Horoscopes can help make this easier as they predict future life events big or small. This way, you’re prepared for what each day will bring. Here’s what’s happening for your zodiac sign
12 Greatest ‘Star Trek’ Time Travel Stories Over the Past 60 Years, From TOS to ‘Strange New Worlds’
by Ed Gross on March 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Few storytelling devices have served Star Trek as reliably—or as imaginatively—as time travel. From its earliest days, the franchise has used temporal paradoxes, alternate histories and causality loops not merely as spectacle, but as a way to examine sacrifice, regret, destiny and hope. Long before modern time travel TV became a genre unto itself, Star
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
by Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Helene Cooper, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Tyler Pager and Yan Zhuang on March 2, 2026 at 8:11 am
by Elian Peltier and Safiullah Padshah on March 2, 2026 at 7:34 am
The Afghan military said it had thwarted a Pakistani airstrike on the former U.S. base, Bagram airfield, amid an intensifying campaign that has targeted dozens of military sites across the country.
by Katrin Bennhold on March 2, 2026 at 6:06 am
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Whoever takes his place will shape the Middle East’s future.
by Erika Solomon, Christina Thornell, Leila Medina, Nikolay Nikolov and June Kim on March 2, 2026 at 6:06 am
Iran is reeling a day after the United States and Israel carried out a large attack that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Erika Solomon, the Iran bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how ordinary Iranians are responding to the sudden end of Khamenei’s authoritarian rule and the uncertain future that lies ahead.
by Christina Goldbaum and Ephrat Livni on March 2, 2026 at 5:33 am
Residents fled in panic as Israeli jets struck Hezbollah strongholds in response to a midnight barrage, an expansion of the war between Israel, the U.S. and Iran.
by Jiawei Wang on March 2, 2026 at 5:02 am
Parents in China are using homegrown chatbots like DeepSeek and Doubao as well as Google’s Gemini to help their children with homework and give them an academic edge.
by Vivian Wang and Jiawei Wang on March 2, 2026 at 5:01 am
Parents in China are turning to A.I. chatbots and other tools to help their children gain an edge and ease the fighting over homework.
by Devon Lum and Haley Willis on March 2, 2026 at 3:49 am
A Times analysis of satellite imagery and verified videos shows Iran found vulnerabilities in U.S. locations in the region.
by Edward Wong and Michael Crowley on March 2, 2026 at 3:25 am
President Trump’s envoys negotiated with Iran over its nuclear program. But Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel wanted much more.
by Zolan Kanno-Youngs on March 2, 2026 at 1:30 am
President Trump did not deliver a formal address to the American public to explain why the country was at war, a departure from his predecessors.
by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager on March 2, 2026 at 1:21 am
In a brief interview, he said the country’s hardened military should simply surrender their weapons to the Iranian public.
by Dodai Stewart on March 1, 2026 at 11:49 pm
As Mayor Zohran Mamdani assailed what he called a “catastrophic escalation” in Iran, some Iranian Americans worried about what comes next, while others celebrated.
by Pranav Baskar on March 1, 2026 at 11:26 pm
Iran has fired nearly 400 missiles and over 800 drones across the Persian Gulf in the past two days, according to government reports.
by Malachy Browne, Ephrat Livni and Sanam Mahoozi on March 1, 2026 at 10:49 pm
Videos and images verified by The New York Times showed that at least half of the school was destroyed. It was not immediately clear why the school was hit, or which country’s forces had fired at it.
by David M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman on March 1, 2026 at 10:34 pm
Despite warnings after an earlier wave of killings, top Iranian officials gathered in person, and Israel seized the chance to kill Iran’s supreme leader.
by Christina Goldbaum and Kiana Hayeri on March 1, 2026 at 10:05 pm
Large crowds of people celebrated the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in American and Israeli strikes, while many others gathered to mourn.
by Natan Odenheimer, Isabel Kershner and Malachy Browne on March 1, 2026 at 10:03 pm
The toll in Beit Shemesh was the highest in Israel since the start of the conflict with Iran on Saturday.
by Anton Troianovski on March 1, 2026 at 9:50 pm
President Trump again deployed heavy force against a country with which he had been negotiating, continuing a pattern seen in previous attacks on Iran and Venezuela.
by Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt on March 1, 2026 at 9:48 pm
The grim toll signaled that Iran was more prepared for war than the Trump administration anticipated, U.S. military officials said.
by Erika Solomon on March 1, 2026 at 9:40 pm
Experts say that Iran’s clerical rulers may be too deeply entrenched for Iranians to topple them, and that the U.S. and Israeli strikes risk setting off deeper radicalization or violence.
on March 2, 2026 at 5:18 am
Justin Bieber rang in his 32nd birthday on Sunday, with a heartfelt tribute from his mother, Pattie Mallette.Marking the occasion on Instagram, Mallette shared a series of photos spanning her son’s life and reflected on the day he was born in 1994. “You became my son, my heart,…
Timothee Chalamet’s red carpet date for Actor Awards not Kylie Jenner this year
on March 2, 2026 at 3:41 am
Timothee Chalamet turned the 2026 Actor Awards into a family moment, arriving with his mother, Nicole Flender, while girlfriend Kylie Jenner skipped the red carpet.The 30-year-old nominee, recognised for his leading role in Marty Supreme, posed alongside Flender at the Shrine Auditorium in Los…
Keith Urban ‘solitary’ life laid bare after Nicole Kidman split
on March 2, 2026 at 2:04 am
Keith Urban ‘solitary’ life laid bare after Nicole Kidman splitKeith Urban is reportedly embracing bachelor life following his divorce from Nicole Kidman.As reports suggested earlier that family and friends came closer to the Babygirl actress amid her split from the country singer,…
Zendaya, Tom Holland secretly married?
on March 2, 2026 at 1:31 am
Zendaya, Tom Holland wedding ‘already happened,’ stylist teasesZendaya and Tom Holland’s “wedding has already happened”, claims the actress’s longtime stylist.On Sunday, March 1, on the red carpet at the 2026 Actor Awards the Dune star’s stylist, Law Roach, has claimed that Zendaya and Tom are…
Dove Cameron reveals why she’s limiting relationship talk after Damiano David engagement
on March 2, 2026 at 1:10 am
Dove Cameron reveals why she’s limiting relationship talk after Damiano David engagementDove Cameron is pulling back from sharing insights into her love life two months after her engagement to Damiano David. In a recent chat with E! News, the Descendants actress revealed why she wants the…
SAG-AFTRA drops SAG Awards name to rebrand
on March 2, 2026 at 12:36 am
The ceremony, long known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, has officially rebranded as the Actor Awards ahead of its 32nd annual event.According to SAG-AFTRA, the name change is intended to better reflect the show’s identity as the only major industry awards voted on exclusively by…
Demi Lovato admits younger self ‘would never believe’ her life now: ‘It can get better’
on March 1, 2026 at 11:42 pm
Demi Lovato admits younger self ‘would never believe’ her life now: ‘It can get better’Demi Lovato is proud of herself for how far she has come in her eating disorder recovery.The 33-year-old singer took to her Instagram account to pen down a poignant note about her younger self, who would have…
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4: Showrunner talks about Violet’s steamy romance
on March 1, 2026 at 10:50 pm
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4: Showrunner talks about Violet’s steamy romanceBridgerton showrunner opened up about how Violet Bridgerton’s romance took an unexpected turn in season 4.In an interview with People Magazine, Jess Brownell shared why Violet and Marcus’ romance was never meant to end in…
John Tesh recalls ‘uncomfortable’ backlash over ’70s romance with Oprah Winfrey
on March 1, 2026 at 10:07 pm
John Tesh is reflecting on his brief 1970s relationship with Oprah Winfrey and the backlash they faced as an interracial couple in the South.Tesh, 73, said it was “very uncomfortable back then for an African-American woman and a very, very white guy” to be dating. He noted that their…
Gracie Abrams breaks silence after losing 2026 BRIT Award
on March 1, 2026 at 9:48 pm
Gracie Abrams breaks silence after losing 2026 BRIT AwardGracie Abrams’ hit track That’s So True received nomination for International Song of the Year at the 2026 BRIT Awards.However, the singer couldn’t win the award, but expressed her gratitude for the love she received.Taking to Instagram…
Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck reunite for son Samuel’s special day
on March 1, 2026 at 9:13 pm
Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck reunite for son Samuel’s special dayJennifer Garner and her ex husband, Ben Affleck, are celebrating their son, Samuel’s big day together.The former couple, who parted ways in 2015 after 10 years of marriage, stepped out together on Saturday at Combat Paintball Park in…
Jennifer Garner reveals the actress who ‘carried through things’
on March 1, 2026 at 8:35 pm
Jennifer Garner reveals the actress who ‘carried through things’Jennifer Garner reflected on her decades-long friendship with Judy Greer.Speaking with People Magazine, Garner and Greer reflected on reuniting for season two of The Last Thing He Told Me after first appearing together in the 2004…
Cillian Murphy reveals real priority over career as he nears 50
on March 1, 2026 at 7:55 pm
Cillian Murphy gets candid about aging and fatherhoodFor Cillian Murphy, his number one achievement in life is having his family.In a recent chat with The Times of London, the Peaky Blinder actor opened up about his family.The actor, who is soon to turn 50, revealed that as he reaches middle age,…
Liza Minelli makes bombshell claim about late mother Judy Garland’s struggle with drugs
on March 1, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Photo: Liza Minelli makes bombshell claim about late mother Judy Garland’s struggle with drugsLiza Minnelli has made shocking claims about the struggles her late mother Judy Garland faced in Hollywood.The 79-year-old has gotten candid about the painful chapter in her upcoming memoir,…
Matthew McCoughaney reveals one ‘gift’ he achieved with losing nearly 50 pounds
on March 1, 2026 at 7:29 pm
Photo: Matthew McCoughaney reveals one ‘gift’ he achieved with losing nearly 50 poundsMatthew McCoughaney has reflected on shedding some pounds. In a new chat with Variety, the acting sensation revealed his approach to getting a lean physique to Timothee Chalamet. When the…
Bhad Bhabie drops worrying health update amid cancer battle: ‘God has the last say’
on March 1, 2026 at 6:18 pm
Bhad Bhabie hints at setback in cancer fight with cryptic messageBhad Bhabie has shared a serious health update amid her cancer battle.The 22-year-old musician, who announced her cancer diagnosis in November 2024, took to her X account on February 28, and shared a “bad news” her doctors revealed…
Hollywood producers sound alarm over major fear on Paramount-Warner Bros. deal
on March 1, 2026 at 5:31 pm
Producer reacts to Paramount & Warner Bros. merger as job cuts fear loomsParamount, it seems, has won what analysts’ debut bidding war with Netflix over a merger with giant Warner Bros. Discovery. But as the deal is near on the cusp, fears in a segment of Hollywood producers grow.Jerry…
‘Bridgerton’ star Phoebe Dynevor revealed her most hated trait
on March 1, 2026 at 4:06 pm
‘Bridgerton’ star Phoebe Dynevor revealed her most hated trait The fourth installment of Bridgerton is now streaming on Netflix. Meanwhile, fans have been curious if the pair from the show’s season one, Daphne Bridgerton, played by Phoebe Dynevor, and Simon Basset, played by…
Matthew McCoughaney reveals one rule of Christopher Nolan he would never break
on March 1, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Photo: Matthew McCoughaney reveals one rule of Christopher Nolan he would never breakMatthew McCoughaney has revealed one unique trait of Christopher Nolan which is specific to his filmmaking. In a new chat for Variety, Matthew McCoughaney had a candid chat with his work experience with none…
‘The Sopranos’ creator recalls one major change to show which changed TV history
on March 1, 2026 at 3:45 pm
David Chase recounts rewriting ‘The Sopranos’ script to get approvedThe Sopranos, a show which rocked television, was initially rejected by networks. Strange, a series so much lauded by the critics and viewers did not get the approval initially which it needed to proceed.Dave Chase, who served at…
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 Hannah Thomasy, Knowable Magazine on March 1, 2026 at 12:07 pm
Some creatures can dramatically alter their internal temperature and outlast storms, floods and, predators
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.
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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
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