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The Shifts Women Entrepreneurs Can’t Ignore in 2026
by Deedra Determan on March 2, 2026 at 9:00 am
From AI adoption to people-first leadership, these changes are influencing how women-led companies grow and compete.
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.
by Michelle Ehrhardt on March 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
One gaming handheld to rule them all.
by Daniel Oropeza on February 27, 2026 at 11:30 pm
This week, you can find great deals on the new Pixel 10a, Samsung S26 Ultra, OLED TVs, and more.
by Beth Skwarecki on February 27, 2026 at 10:30 pm
This low-maintenance wearable has tons of hidden features.
by Daniel Oropeza on February 27, 2026 at 10:20 pm
Keep up with all of the best deals that Lifehacker publishes, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.
by Eric Ravenscraft on February 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Because we do not need constant reminders to open every app we ever installed.
by Beth Skwarecki on February 27, 2026 at 9:30 pm
Using the charging case for extra features is a genius idea more smart ring companies should consider.
by Daniel Oropeza on February 27, 2026 at 9:00 pm
The latest mid-tier Apple Watch is already seeing a decent discount, despite being released last summer.
by Meredith Dietz on February 27, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Hyrox is the new Crossfit, and Peloton is still good-ol’ Peloton.
by Stephen Johnson on February 27, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Unlock the full power of your Meta Quest 3 or 3S with these tweaks, downloads, and hidden settings.
by Jeff Somers on February 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm
People tend to focus on interior renovations, but the outside matters too.
by Pranay Parab on February 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Increase your privacy, remove annoyances, and reset your algorithm.
by Daniel Oropeza on February 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Samsung just announced the new earbuds, but you can already pre-order them with a gift card from Amazon.
by Jake Peterson on February 27, 2026 at 6:13 pm
Third-party sellers—and, by extension, buyers—can now see your address on Wish List.
by Ross Johnson on February 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Smart and compellingly twisty supernatural mysteries, most of them not even in German.
by Naima Karp on February 27, 2026 at 4:30 pm
The most advanced and highly anticipated phone in the S26 series, now with a $200 Amazon gift card.
by David Nield on February 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Better pictures in less time.
by Becca Lewis on February 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Ridgid tools are durable, and they come with a lifetime warranty that makes this an even better deal.
by Emily Long on February 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm
AI is making travel scams increasingly difficult to spot.
by Emily Long on February 27, 2026 at 2:30 pm
It turns out you can fall in love with a chatbot.
by Pradershika Sharma on February 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm
PCMag named the Liberty 5 the best budget earphones of 2025.
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.
Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain
by Sam Reynolds on March 2, 2026 at 9:45 am
HKMA teams up with mainland regulators to develop a cross-border platform linking cargo data and electronic bills of lading, aiming to cut trade finance friction and plug Chinese supply chains into global markets
Riot Platforms, Core Scientific earnings, U.S. jobs report: Crypto Week Ahead
by Francisco Rodrigues on March 2, 2026 at 9:18 am
Your look at what’s coming in the week starting March 2.
Bitcoin slips below $66,000, U.S. stock futures bleed as Iran hits Saudi oil refinery
by Omkar Godbole on March 2, 2026 at 7:12 am
Iran has reportedly stepped up attacks against U.S. assets in the middle east.
Over $9 billion flees bitcoin and ether ETFs in four months
by Omkar Godbole on March 2, 2026 at 5:55 am
Record outflows indicate that institutional appetite for digital assets has collapsed.
Bitcoin, cryptos under pressure as oil spikes 6% and global markets price in U.S.-Iran conflict
by Shaurya Malwa on March 2, 2026 at 5:26 am
Bitcoin fell back to $66,700 as traditional markets opened to their first chance to price the weekend’s military escalation, with oil surging to $77 and Asian equities dropping 1.4%.
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token jumps 5% as Iran war brings windfall revenue, JUP gains on supply freeze
by Sam Reynolds on March 2, 2026 at 4:34 am
Traders lean into supply compression stories in altcoins as Hyperliquid ramps up token burns and Jupiter freezes new emissions, even as bitcoin churns between $60,000 and $69,000 with muted flow.
by Helene Braun on March 1, 2026 at 5:07 pm
At the iConnections conference in Miami this week, allocators signaled digital assets are now a core sleeve in alternatives.
Strategy lifts STRC dividend to 11.5% as MSTR extends monthly losing streak to 8
by James Van Straten on March 1, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the annual dividend on its widely-followed preferred STRC (“Stretch”) series by 25 basis points.
Stablecoin yield rewards (likely won’t be) banned under OCC proposal: State of Crypto
by Nikhilesh De on March 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The OCC’s proposal’s stablecoin yield procedures are the most ambiguous in that rulemaking plan.
Bitcoin market bottom may be nearing, at least if measured against gold, analyst says
by Francisco Rodrigues on March 1, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Historically, bitcoin bear markets have lasted 12-13 months, suggesting a potential downturn until late 2026 if priced in USD.
SpaceX’s $780 million bitcoin stack now down to about $545 million ahead of IPO filing
by Shaurya Malwa on March 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The company holds about 8,285 bitcoin in Coinbase Prime custody, a stake now worth roughly $545 million after a $235 million decline in value over the past three months.
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.
Buyouts and bitcoin: Inside the messy boardroom fight at a treasury company that may span to others
by Francisco Rodrigues on February 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Empery Digital holds 3,723 BTC as a reserve asset, and a major investor is calling for the company to sell the lot and return the cash to shareholders.
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.
UAE summons Iranian envoy, issues stern warning of repercussions after strikes
by /u/moeka_8962 on March 2, 2026 at 8:30 am
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Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura Refinery Shuts Down After Drone Attack
by /u/ashVV on March 2, 2026 at 7:37 am
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Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say
by /u/Yournewbestfriend_01 on March 2, 2026 at 4:52 am
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Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad is alive: Adviser
by /u/dkmegg22 on March 2, 2026 at 4:36 am
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/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1467, Part 1 (Thread #1614)
by /u/WorldNewsMods on March 2, 2026 at 4:02 am
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Japan to ban in-flight use of power banks starting in April
by /u/Silly-avocatoe on March 2, 2026 at 3:51 am
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Israel launches barrage of strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut after Hezbollah’s offensive
by /u/5-minutes-more on March 2, 2026 at 1:21 am
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Moscow gloats over potential oil price spike from Iran war
by /u/Alarming-Safety3200 on March 1, 2026 at 11:39 pm
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Rocket fire from Lebanon triggers sirens in Haifa for first time in war
by /u/Eheh00999 on March 1, 2026 at 11:25 pm
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Oil price expected to surge after Iran strikes and strait of Hormuz closure
by /u/Kagedeah on March 1, 2026 at 9:47 pm
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UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, says Starmer
by /u/Alarming-Safety3200 on March 1, 2026 at 9:41 pm
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A new Ayatollah to be chosen within days, Iran’s Foreign Minister says
by /u/Dr_Neurol on March 1, 2026 at 9:36 pm
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Iran taps general linked to 1994 Buenos Aires Jewish center bombing as new IRGC chief
by /u/PjeterPannos on March 1, 2026 at 9:33 pm
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UAE closes embassy in Tehran, withdraws all members of diplomatic mission
by /u/whatifevery1wascalm on March 1, 2026 at 7:41 pm
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Three ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises
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/r/WorldNews Discussion Thread: US and Israel launch attack on Iran; Iran retaliates (Thread #3)
by /u/WorldNewsMods on March 1, 2026 at 7:01 pm
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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.
Predicting the Sun’s Most Violent Outbursts
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on March 2, 2026 at 9:38 am
In the first four days of February this year the Sun unleashed six powerful X-class flares in rapid succession including an X8.1 that was the strongest in several years. And now, scientists have announced a new forecasting system that could give us up to a year’s warning before the most dangerous solar storms arrive. The extraordinary thing is that the system has already been proved right by eruptions nobody knew about until after the forecast was made.
How Long Do Civilisations Last?
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on March 2, 2026 at 9:25 am
In 1950, the physicist Enrico Fermi sat down to lunch with colleagues and asked a question that has haunted astronomers ever since. If the universe is so vast, so old, and so full of stars, where is everybody? A new study has turned that question around and come up with an answer that is quietly unsettling. If intelligent life is common in the Galaxy, the mathematics suggests it cannot last very long.
What the Moon Rocks Were Hiding
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on March 2, 2026 at 9:25 am
The rocks that twelve astronauts carried home from the Moon fifty years ago have just rewritten our understanding of lunar history. A new analysis of Apollo samples has finally resolved one of the most stubborn debates in planetary science and the answer turns out to be one that neither side of the argument was entirely right about.
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.
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
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
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
What to read this week: Ripples on the Cosmic Ocean by Dagomar Degroot
on February 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm
From ice ages to asteroid strikes, an epic book shows how important it has been for humans to look outwards. Alex Wilkins surveys a climate historian’s cosmic sweep
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
by The New York Times on March 2, 2026 at 9:47 am
The Iran-backed militant group launched rockets into Israel as Iran fired on Israel and Arab states. President Trump told The New York Times that the U.S. planned to keep up the assault on Iran for “four or five weeks.”
by Elian Peltier and Safiullah Padshah on March 2, 2026 at 9:34 am
Afghan officials said they 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 The New York Times on March 2, 2026 at 9:02 am
Here are images from Iran, Israel, Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East.
by Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Helene Cooper, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Tyler Pager and Yan Zhuang on March 2, 2026 at 8:14 am
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.
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…
by Yohannes Lowe (now) and Adam Fulton (earlier) on March 2, 2026 at 9:47 am
Israeli military says fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah could take ‘many’ more days; US crew bailed out safely after crash-landing, says KuwaitPodcast: The assassination of Iran’s ayatollahHave you been affected by events in the Middle East?Bahrain has said that one person was killed by shrapnel from an intercepted missile. The death of a foreign worker at Salman Industrial City, working on a boat there, marks the kingdom’s first reported fatality in the war.Bahrain, home to the US navy’s 5th fleet, said it intercepted 61 missiles and 34 attack drones launched against it. It said some shrapnel had gotten through, striking buildings and the naval base. Continue reading…
by Vivian Ho on March 2, 2026 at 9:42 am
Foreign secretary confirms strike on Akrotiri base but says it ‘simply not true’ the UK is being dragged into an Iraq-style conflict‘Simply not true’ UK is being dragged into Iraq-style conflict, says foreign secretaryWhen asked on Sky News if the UK was being dragged into another Iraq-style conflict in the Middle East, foreign secretary Yvette Cooper said: “That’s simply not true.”“We took a very specific decision not to provide support for strikes that were taking place over this weekend. We have been clear that we believe there should be a diplomatic process, negotiations process,” Cooper said. Continue reading…
by Graeme Wearden on March 2, 2026 at 9:36 am
US-Israel war with Iran hits shares in travel companies, and the pound, although oil producers and weapons makers are rallyingOil prices rise as Iran war threatens shipping through strait of HormuzOver in New Delhi, India and Canada have agreed deals covering critical minerals and uranium supply.The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were announced after talks between India’s prime minister Narendra Modi and Canada’s Mark Carney.“Our ties have seen a new energy, mutual trust, and positivity.”“This is not merely the renewal of a relationship. It is the expansion of a valued partnership with new ambition, focus, and foresight, a partnership between two confident countries charting our own course for the future.” Continue reading…
England keeping close eye on safety before World Cup qualifier in Turkey
by Tom Garry on March 2, 2026 at 9:15 am
Lionesses face Ukraine in Antalya on TuesdayWiegman says ‘reassurances’ received before tripSarina Wiegman says England’s women’s team have had reassurances they are safe in Turkey but remain in close contact with the authorities about the developing conflict in the Middle East, as they prepare to face Ukraine in a Women’s World Cup qualifier.Tuesday’s match is being played in Antalya, along Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coast, on neutral ground because of the war in Ukraine. The Lionesses travelled to Antalya to begin a training camp last week, landing before the war began in the Middle East. Continue reading…
by Hannah J Davies on March 2, 2026 at 9:00 am
The two-time Oscar winner on dressing Michael B Jordan’s twin antiheroes, her start with Spike Lee and crafting the period detail of Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending epicRuth E Carter’s costumes were a crucial part of establishing the identities of the two identical twins, both played by Michael B Jordan, in multi-Oscar-nominated Sinners. Particularly the hats. One brother, Stack, wore a red fedora. The other brother, Smoke, wore a blue newsboy flat cap. Finding the hats was a critical moment in the film’s backstory. When director Ryan Coogler first saw Jordan try on Stack’s red fedora, bought by Carter in Los Angeles’s Melrose Avenue, “he was like – that’s it. Then he goes up into the rest of the office, and people are coming down, like, ‘Ryan’s talking upstairs about a red hat?’ You know when you’ve hit it – it’s a transformation.”This is just a small example of the canny period world-building that has made Carter the most-garlanded Black woman in Oscars history, and the owner of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (her family were in attendance, she says, of its Covid-era unveiling, while Oprah and Eddie Murphy dialled in via Zoom). Her work on Coogler’s genre-squashing, Jim Crow-era drama, which has gained a record-breaking 16 Oscar nods, has landed a fifth nomination for the two-time Oscar winner (she is, according to a poll by Variety, a favourite in the category). Among her starry upcoming projects: a biopic of the pioneering Black fashion designer, Ann Lowe – designer of Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress – which she will produce alongside Serena Williams. Continue reading…
by Phuong Le on March 2, 2026 at 9:00 am
Warmly observed documentary follows Nikita, confined with thousands of others to the Ukrainian city’s metro as war goes on above groundWhile war rages on, hope continues to take root underground in Ivan Ostrochovský and Pavol Pekarčík’s moving documentary. Shot in the Kharkiv metro in Ukraine, the film follows Nikita, a spirited 12-year-old, during his daily routines in what has become a cavernous bomb shelter. Seeking refuge from the endless bombing and shelling, thousands call the metro their new home, bringing with them the barest of necessities. Lit by stark fluorescent lights, this subterranean hideout has no sunlight, yet it glows with the warmth of camaraderie and community.Often at Nikita’s eye level, the camera observes the metro through his gaze. An air of precariousness and danger hangs in the air, as the inhabitants speak of food scarcity, illnesses caused by prolonged confinement and the bloodshed that occurs just above ground. With its echoing tunnels, abandoned carriages and wartime messages blasting through intercom speakers, the metro resembles a sci-fi dystopia; like Nikita, however, Photophobia searches for small joys in times of darkness. Though both have experienced unimaginable loss and trauma, Nikita and his new friend Vika make up their own adventures and in these moments of play are allowed to be children again. Continue reading…
by Anthony Cummins on March 2, 2026 at 9:00 am
A reappraisal of one of literature’s most sensational personalities, the author of more than 70 booksIf we really are in a reading crisis – whether you blame TikTok or podcasts – it stands to reason that, of all the genres, literary biography might have particular cause to fear for its life: who wants the life story of somebody whose books no one reads?Such anxiety, justified or not, can be heard jangling away in the background amid some of the noisier claims made by Fiona Sampson at the start of her new biography of the pseudonymous 19th-century author George Sand, “one of the most famous writers in the world, at a time when books had something of the glamour that would later surround, say, Hollywood movies”. Best known for the 1832 novel Indiana, whose eponymous young heroine walks out on a loveless age-gap marriage, Sand’s life “reveals … the nature of all lives as self-invention”, not least because she scandalously wore trousers: “by suiting up as a garçon she was, criss-cross, acknowledging that to be a writing woman is a little off-centre: is queer,” writes Sampson, calling Sand “one of the boldest precursors of that perhaps final hope modernity holds out: that we might choose what we become”. Continue reading…
Labour council accuses minister of ‘moral bankruptcy’ over social care dispute
by Josh Halliday North of England editor on March 2, 2026 at 8:59 am
Hartlepool leaders ‘furious and appalled’ after meeting with Steve Reed about growing cost of social careThe housing, communities and local government secretary has been accused by a Labour council of showing “arrogance, indifference and moral bankruptcy” towards children in social care.In an unusually forthright attack, Labour leaders of Hartlepool council said they were “furious and appalled” at Steve Reed after a meeting with him last week. A cross-party delegation had asked the secretary of state for £3m to help alleviate the growing cost of social care. Continue reading…
Flinging circus into the 21st century: how the immersive Walk My World became a Budapest must-see
by Imogen Tilden on March 2, 2026 at 8:32 am
Hungarian director Bence Vága’s latest work showcases a modern style of acrobatics where performers soar above as the audience wanders from room to roomImagine an empty 6,000 sq metre warehouse intricately designed to contain 40 smaller performing spaces on multiple levels. On one side lie the fallen remains of Troy; on the other, the city of Carthage. At its dark centre is a labyrinth, and above sits the decadent realm of the gods, who are all too keen to interact with the struggling humans below. The look is steampunk dystopia meets Berlin cabaret.Step through a black-curtained door and you are in a neon-lit bar where two men writhe, whirl and twist above you on ropes. Then climb a spiral staircase to a pool above which a goddess hangs by her hair and spins in a frenzy. Somewhere below a monster drags a woman into the labyrinth’s heart and the darkness devours her. Above, exiled Trojan soldiers pay homage to an imperious queen. One of her courtiers breaks away, chased by a soldier – with a few audience members in hot pursuit. There is no safety net, no stage: only viewer and performer. Continue reading…
‘Simply not true’ UK is being dragged into Iraq-style conflict, says foreign secretary
by Peter Walker Senior political correspondent on March 2, 2026 at 8:29 am
Yvette Cooper says plans under consideration to evacuate about 300,000 Britons from Middle East amid Iran warUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIt is “simply not true” that the UK is being dragged into another Iraq-style conflict in the Middle East, Yvette Cooper has said, after an RAF base in Cyprus was struck by an Iranian drone.The attack was part of a barrage of strikes by Tehran around the Middle East after a US-Israeli attack on Saturday that killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The UK foreign secretary confirmed ministers were considering possible plans to evacuate about 300,000 Britons from the region. Continue reading…
by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett on March 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
For once we can celebrate a British custom: grabbing lunch away from your colleagues to do whatever you likeIt’s often striking to me – as a British person and a Francophile – what prompts bewilderment among the French. Most recently, an article in Le Monde describes a concerning trend: younger adults are choosing to dine alone during their lunch breaks, flying in the face of longstanding workplace tradition. Almost one-third of employees under 25 regularly lunch alone, according to a survey by Openeat, compared with 22% of 25- to 34-year-olds, 16% of 35- to 49-year-olds and 12% of over-49s.These statistics were shocking to me too, but in entirely the opposite way: so few? I forgot that when I was a waitress in Paris, I would serve groups of colleagues all the time. Whenever I visit, I am always struck by tables of people in workwear eating a prix fixe lunch menu of several courses, normally traditional French fare and often with a glass of wine. It always seems so very civilised. This culture may well be shifting, but it remains far more the norm there than in this country. Continue reading…
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
by Guardian sport on March 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
Jordan Pickford’s ‘best save ever’, Antoine Semenyo’s shifting mentality and Liverpool’s set-piece threat growsPremier League top scorers: check the latest standingsArsenal won the battle of set pieces, beating Chelsea 2-1 to keep Manchester City at bay. In a game that offered few clearcut chances from open play, it was a familiar story of Arsenal overpowering their opponents from corner kicks. Gabriel bullied Reece James to set up William Saliba for their first goal and Jurriën Timber punished a flailing Robert Sánchez for their second. Mikel Arteta’s side have equalled the record for the most goals scored from corners in a Premier League season (16) with nine games still to go. Meanwhile, Chelsea have conceded seven goals from set pieces in Liam Rosenior’s first 13 games in all competitions. Despite posing a threat offensively through Reece James’s delivery for Piero Hincapié’s own goal, they repeatedly failed to match Arsenal’s physicality when defending. Xaymaca AwoyungboMatch report: Arsenal 2-1 ChelseaMatch report: Manchester United 2-1 Crystal PalaceMatch report: Fulham 2-1 TottenhamMatch report: Newcastle 2-3 EvertonMatch report: Leeds 0-1 Manchester City Continue reading…
Is 14 the magic number? Promoted trio make instant Super League impact
by Aaron Bower at Bartercard Odsal Stadium on March 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
Decision to expand top flight has seemed justified with Bradford, Toulouse and York grabbing early winsWhen the Super League fixtures were released late last year, it was hard not to be drawn to this weekend. Clearly the headline attraction was Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR squaring off in Las Vegas but there was also another game that carried immense intrigue.Super League’s decision last year to expand to 14 teams was met with scepticism, to say the least. The general feeling was that there simply was not enough quality in the Championship, and with Salford Red Devils going into liquidation due to financial problems, the notion of three second‑tier teams coming up at once did not exactly scream of excitement. Continue reading…
by Patrick Greenfield on March 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
Insect taxonomist Art Borkent has described and named more than 300 species of midges but fears his field of science is dying out, despite millions of insects, fungi and other organisms waiting to be discoveredOnce Art Borkent starts speaking about biting midges, he rarely pauses for breath. Holding up a picture of a gnat trapped in amber from the time of the dinosaurs, the 72-year-old taxonomist explains that there are more than 6,000 ceratopogonidae species known to science. He has described and named more than 300 midges, mostly from his favourite family of flies. Some specialise in sucking blood from mammals, reptiles, other insects and even fish, often using the CO2 from their host’s breath to locate their target, he says. Tens of thousands remain a mystery to science, waiting to be discovered.But to Borkent’s knowledge, nobody will continue his life’s work of identifying and studying this group of flies once he has gone. Continue reading…
Can you solve it? You won’t believe these optical illusions!
by Alex Bellos on March 2, 2026 at 7:10 am
The magical art of Olivier RedonLook at the Coca-Cola can in the main image.It is not a can, but an optical illusion – a trick of perspective. Can you work out what is going on? Continue reading…
Bon appétit! Celebrity pals pop round for lunch: best podcasts of the week
by Hollie Richardson and Hannah J Davies on March 2, 2026 at 7:00 am
Joanna Page and her Gavin & Stacey on-screen husband Mathew Horne host a foodie podcast for celebs. Plus, Love Islanders Molly Smith and Tom Clare take over the reins from Jamie Laing and Sophie HabbooOne for the Gavin & Stacey fans, as Joanna Page and her on-screen husband Mathew Horne are reunited for a foodie podcast. It’s a familiar format: they invite two celebrity friends for lunch (courtesy of Good Food) and a light natter about things such as the Jaffa Cakes biscuit/cake debate. Page is on top form with first guests, wine lovers Gary Barlow and Olly Smith: “I know nothing about wine; I’m from Swansea, I was brought up with White Lightning.” Hollie RichardsonWidely available, episodes weekly Continue reading…
My search for the perfect brown bar in Amsterdam
by Ben West on March 2, 2026 at 7:00 am
I swerved the tourist traps and went on a bar crawl of the city’s bruine kroegen, the cosy, dimly lit pubs that are the Netherlands’ ‘surrogate living rooms’Is there anything better than a good old British pub? Well, a Dutch person may prefer a bruine kroeg (brown bar). Often nondescript from the outside and thus easy to miss, these cosy, homely, rustic cafe-style bars typically have plain dark-wood furniture, candles on the tables, aged knick-knacks and faded pictures. There will be dim lighting, usually from antique-style lamps, and they make ideal hubs – they are often referred to as a “surrogate living room”.The name comes from the venues’ tobacco-stained walls and ceilings, which since the smoking ban started in 2008 have been topped up by dark brown paint. Beers and jenevers (Dutch gins) are the most popular drinks, and snacks such as bitterballen (meat ragout croquettes), boiled eggs and borrelnootjes (nuts with a crispy coating) are often available too. The choice of background music is a vital component; soft vintage jazz is ideal, so when I visited Cafe ’t Hooischip the Michael Jackson and Culture Club soundtrack jarred somewhat with the cosy, historic setting. Continue reading…
Photo North Festival 2026 – in pictures
by Sarah Gilbert on March 2, 2026 at 7:00 am
Photo North puts photography centre stage in Leeds – established and emerging talent will participate in reviews, exhibitions and discussion during the festival, which runs 13-15 March and aims to encourage artists in every corner of the country Continue reading…
ScottishPower refuses to believe that my father has died
by Anna Tims on March 2, 2026 at 7:00 am
For months it has been adding to my mother’s distress when all she wanted was feed-in tariff payments go into her accountWhen my father died last year, nearly all the companies we had to notify were kind and empathetic, but not ScottishPower.It had been paying feed-in tariff (Fit) payments for electricity produced from my parents’ solar panels into his account. My parents had bought the panels jointly in 2011, and my mother is named on the certification and was ScottishPower’s main point of contact, so she thought it would be a simple matter for the payments to be switched to her bank account. It was not. Continue reading…
Macdo review – Mexican camcorder drama sees bickering siblings throw insults, telenovela style
by Phuong Le on March 2, 2026 at 7:00 am
Fractured relationships lead to shocking revelations in a film bogged down with stylistic embellishments that detract from the on screen dramaHome videos – especially the kind shot on early digital camcorders – appear etched with the texture of memories. For their fiction feature debut, Racornelia maximises the imperfections of this format to mount a documentary-style study of warts-and-all family dysfunction.Set in 1990s Mexico City, the first half of the story unfolds over a tumultuous Christmas Eve dinner between bickering relatives. Both married with children, brothers Alejandro (Joaquin del Paso) and Octavio (Adolfo Jiménez Castro) are eager to show off their middle-class lifestyle. As the two families gather at Alejandro’s house, their wives Estelle (played by Racornelia) and Lisbette (Giovanna Duffour) enthusiastically join in the rivalry. Between courses and glasses of wine, sly insults fly as the young children are left to their own devices. Continue reading…
STAT+: Federal Medicaid audit finds massive overpayment for autism therapy in Colorado
by Tara Bannow on March 2, 2026 at 9:30 am
HHS’s OIG uncovered $285.2 million in improper and potentially improper payments to clinicians of an autism therapy called applied behavior analysis, it said.
STAT+: How can HHS drive clinical AI adoption? The industry wish list is starting to take shape
by Mario Aguilar on March 2, 2026 at 9:30 am
What leading health tech firms and AI startups want HHS to do to speed up clinical AI adoption.
A titan of vaccine development sees his field’s achievements slip away
by Helen Branswell on March 2, 2026 at 9:30 am
Stanley Plotkin, the 93-year-old “godfather of vaccines,” is watching his field’s achievements slip away.
Opinion: Cannabis has become more legal. It’s time to update laws around use by pregnant people
by Lauren Micalizzi and Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler on March 2, 2026 at 9:30 am
It’s time to rethink punitive policies around cannabis use by people who are pregnant.
STAT+: Trump’s drive to get Europe to pay more for drugs creates uncertainty for countries, patients
by Andrew Joseph on March 2, 2026 at 9:30 am
President Trump’s demand that wealthy countries in Europe spend more on drugs so the U.S. can pay less has introduced uncertainty across the continent.
by Michael Alvear on March 2, 2026 at 9:30 am
“Telehealth ketamine has crossed the line from innovation to abdication of care,” writes Michael Alvear.
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.
by Andrew Cunningham on March 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
First wave of Ryzen AI desktop CPUs targets business PCs rather than DIYers.
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.
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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 Patrick Greenfield on March 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
Insect taxonomist Art Borkent has described and named more than 300 species of midges but fears his field of science is dying out, despite millions of insects, fungi and other organisms waiting to be discoveredOnce Art Borkent starts speaking about biting midges, he rarely pauses for breath. Holding up a picture of a gnat trapped in amber from the time of the dinosaurs, the 72-year-old taxonomist explains that there are more than 6,000 ceratopogonidae species known to science. He has described and named more than 300 midges, mostly from his favourite family of flies. Some specialise in sucking blood from mammals, reptiles, other insects and even fish, often using the CO2 from their host’s breath to locate their target, he says. Tens of thousands remain a mystery to science, waiting to be discovered.But to Borkent’s knowledge, nobody will continue his life’s work of identifying and studying this group of flies once he has gone. Continue reading…
Shark culls brought in after fatal attack causes division and anger in New Caledonia
by Julien Mazzoni in Nouméa on March 2, 2026 at 4:20 am
Authorities say capture of bull and tiger sharks necessary to protect lives as environmentalists launch urgent legal challengeSome beaches in areas of New Caledonia are closed to swimming and the authorities have begun shark culling off the capital, Nouméa, after a fatal attack in the popular tourist spot – prompting a legal challenge to stop the operation and reigniting debate over public safety and marine conservation.The culling operation began on 23 February, after a man from New Caledonia riding a wing foil in a recreational area was attacked and killed. Preliminary investigations indicate the victim was attacked by a tiger shark that measured at least three metres. Continue reading…
Concerns for ‘declining’ fur seal spotted at Cooks River in inner Sydney
by Ima Caldwell on March 2, 2026 at 2:56 am
Long-nosed fur seal seen on banks of waterway in city’s inner west similar to those occasionally found outside Sydney Opera HouseFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA seal has been spotted in an inner western Sydney river, prompting a response from wildlife rescue teams who worry it may be in poor health.However the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) said there were no obvious health concerns, and they were keeping track of the animal’s movements. Continue reading…
Disbelief as crocodile captured in Newcastle creek thousands of kilometres from natural habitat
by Donna Lu on March 2, 2026 at 1:30 am
The juvenile freshwater crocodile was first spotted by a group of teenagers in Ironbark Creek in the Australian city on SaturdayAn Australian freshwater crocodile has been captured in a city creek thousands of kilometres south of its normal range, after sightings shocked onlookers at a suburban park.The crocodile was first spotted in Ironbark Creek in Newcastle – about 100km north of Sydney – around midday on Saturday, by a group of teenagers. Continue reading…
Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions
by Dan Milmo Global technology editor on March 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Campaign groups write to technology secretary amid concerns that sites could double overall electricity demandDatacentre developers are facing pressure to reveal whether their projects will increase the UK’s net greenhouse gas emissions, amid concerns the sites could double national electricity demand.Campaign groups have written to the UK technology secretary, Liz Kendall, warning that the energy required by new AI infrastructure poses a “serious threat to efforts to decarbonise the electricity grid”. 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…
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…
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…
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 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
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If I told it: an imperfect portrait of ChatGPT
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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
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The Mexican embrace of uncertainty, forged in the crucible of history, captures the true vulnerability of our existence- by Carlos Alberto SánchezRead on Aeon
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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
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Stephen and David’s toy cupboard
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In their visions of the underworld Dante and Milton were truly subversive, incorporating predecessors into their own repudiation- by Charlie EricsonRead on Aeon
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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
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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