Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Laser Therapy Boosts Survival in Treating Brain Cancer, With Nearly Half Alive at 18 MonthsLearn how a new laser-based therapy is giving patients with aggressive brain cancer a stronger chance at survival.Feb 26, 2026
Popular ScienceIreland’s native goats date back to Bronze AgeSome 3,000 years of history is locked inside the DNA of a single species—the old Irish Goat (Capra aegagrus hircus). This rare indigenous breed is Ireland’s only native goat species and shares a genetic link to goats living across the...Feb 26, 2026
Scientific AmericanMale Neanderthals and human females likely interbred more often than the other way aroundInterbreeding between Neanderthals and ancient humans primarily occurred between Neanderthal males and human females, a new study suggestsFeb 26, 2026
Scientific AmericanDepartment of Homeland Security detains Columbia student identified as neuroscience researcherFederal officers entered Columbia University property and detained a student on Thursday, university officials saidFeb 26, 2026
The GuardianNew image reveals secrets of Milky Way galaxy in stunning detailLargest ever image obtained by specialist telescope in Chile represents scientific and aesthetic breakthrough Scientists have captured a beautiful image in unprecedented detail of the vast Milky Way galaxy, of which our own solar system is...Feb 26, 2026
NautilusHow Horses Make Two Sounds at OnceWe’ve all heard a dramatic horse whinny in an exciting scene in a movie, or in Bridgerton if that’s your thing. These whinnies include both low throaty notes and higher-pitched sounds. A study published earlier this week in Current Biology...Feb 26, 2026
SciTech DailyAging Isn’t Random, and It Starts Earlier Than You ThinkA massive cell-by-cell map of aging reveals it’s a synchronized, body-wide process—and scientists may finally know where to intervene. As people grow older, their risk of developing conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and dementia...Feb 26, 2026
Science FocusHow to get the benefits of fasting without skipping mealsThe benefits of fasting are well-documented. Research shows that it can lower your blood pressure, help to reduce inflammation, control blood sugar and – unsurprisingly – drive weight loss. The downside, of course, is not eating. So, what...Feb 26, 2026
Universe TodayEuropa and Other Jovian Moons May Have Formed With Their Own Supply of Life's Building BlocksComplex 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...Feb 26, 2026
PsyPostRight-wing authoritarianism is linked to belief in the paranormal, independent of cognitive styleRecent research published in The Journal of Social Psychology suggests that individuals who endorse certain right-wing political ideologies are more likely to believe in paranormal phenomena. The findings indicate that while a person’s...Feb 26, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsLandsat 9: More Than Just A PictureLandsat Navigation Landsat Home Missions Landsat Next Landsat 9 Landsat 8 Landsat 7 Landsat 6 Landsat 5 Landsat 4 Landsat 3 Landsat 2 Landsat 1 News Latest News People of Landsat Q&As Newsletter Publications Data Overview...Feb 26, 2026
NPR ScienceThese major issues have brought together Democrats and Republicans in statesAcross the country, Republicans and Democrats have found bipartisan agreement on regulating artificial intelligence and data centers. But it's not just big tech aligning the two parties. (Image credit: Ted Shaffrey)Feb 26, 2026
The GuardianResearch suggests mating direction bias between Neanderthals and humansScientists say DNA evidence indicates male Neanderthals and human females interbred more often than opposite Tens of thousands of years ago, as modern humans migrated into northerly territories inhabited by our ancient cousins, the...Feb 26, 2026
Science NewsHere’s how honeyeaters and other birds thrive on sugary dietsBirds that feed on nectar or fruit evolved better mechanisms for managing metabolism, blood pressure and high glucose.Feb 26, 2026
Scientific AmericanKatharine Burr Blodgett made a breakthrough when she discovered ‘invisible glass’When Katharine Burr Blodgett discovered nonreflecting glass, the General Electric Company’s public relations machine made her a starFeb 26, 2026
Science FocusThe one exercise hack that could finally help fat loss stickBlame evolution, not that colossal family-sized tin of chocolates, if you’re feeling a little heavier than you’d like as spring arrives. Our bodies are programmed to store more fat during the colder months. We tend to consume more calories...Feb 26, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Banning children from VPNs and social media will erode adults' privacyLegislation 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 expertsFeb 26, 2026
SciTech DailyThe End of Language As We Know It? Scientists Challenge 60 Years of Linguistic ResearchAn international team proposes replacing Hockett’s feature checklist with a model of language as a dynamic, multimodal, and socially evolving system. For more than sixty years, Charles Hockett’s ‘design features’ have been widely used as a...Feb 26, 2026
SciTech DailyAntarctica’s Cloud Mystery: What’s Really Floating Above the Ice?A rare deep-field Antarctic flight campaign has uncovered unexpected aerosol concentrations over the continent’s interior. Antarctica is a key driver of Earth’s climate because it reflects a large share of the Sun’s energy back into space....Feb 26, 2026
NautilusHow Poop Could Save the GiraffeIt kind of looks like a Hershey’s kiss,” says Jenna Stacy-Dawes. She is talking about giraffe poop. The scat are surprisingly small for an animal that can grow to the height of two stacked basketball hoops in adulthood. The best samples...Feb 26, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsInside Project Hail MaryNASA/Dan Goods NASA astronaut and deputy director of the Flight Operations Directorate Kjell Lindgren takes a selfie with panelists and the audience at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Feb. 25, 2026. Actors Ryan Gosling and Sandra...Feb 26, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Mosquitoes May Have Been Feeding on Homo erectus 1.8 Million Years AgoLearn how mosquito DNA reveals when malaria-carrying species began targeting early hominins in Southeast Asia.Feb 26, 2026
SciTech Daily41,000-Year-Old Bones Reveal Chilling Pattern of Neanderthal CannibalismNew analysis of Neanderthal bones from Belgium indicates targeted cannibalism of outsiders that may signal territorial conflict before their regional disappearance. A detailed examination of Neanderthal bones recovered from the Troisième...Feb 26, 2026
PsyPostAI therapy is rated higher for empathy until people learn a machine wrote the textNew research published in the Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science suggests that how people evaluate a therapeutic conversation depends heavily on whether they believe a human or an artificial intelligence is speaking. The study...Feb 26, 2026
Scientific AmericanMosquitos may have evolved a taste for human blood thanks to Homo erectusA new genetic analysis suggests some mosquitos’ taste for human blood may date back 1.8 million yearsFeb 26, 2026
Scientific AmericanAt-home microbiome tests reveal dramatically different resultsThe science and the regulations to underpin these test “just aren’t there yet,” researchers sayFeb 26, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA Invites Media to Discuss Next Steps for Artemis CampaignNASA’s crawler-transporter 2, carrying NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft, arrives Feb. 25, 2026, inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at the agency’s...Feb 26, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA’s ESCAPADE Ready to Study Space Weather from Earth to Mars6 Min Read NASA’s ESCAPADE Ready to Study Space Weather from Earth to Mars An artist’s concept shows the two ESCAPADE spacecraft at Mars. The ESCAPADE mission is the first to coordinate two spacecraft in orbit around a planet...Feb 26, 2026
StudyFinds.orgAntarctica’s Melting Ice Isn’t Feeding The Ocean The Way Scientists ThoughtFor decades, climate models used to predict the future of Earth's most important carbon sink have been built on assumptions that now appear to overestimate meltwater's iron contribution. The post Antarctica’s Melting Ice Isn’t Feeding The...Feb 26, 2026
Universe TodayThe Cosmic Brain As Seen By The JWSTA 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.Feb 26, 2026
Universe TodayInto Totality: Our Complete Guide to the March 3rd Total Lunar EclipseIf skies are clear, don’t miss one of the top astronomical events of the year this coming Tuesday, March 3rd, as the Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow in a total lunar eclipse. This will be a fine leisurely affair centered around the...Feb 26, 2026
NautilusMosquitoes Developed a Taste for Human Blood Before We ExistedDespite how much we equate mosquitoes with getting itchy red welts, most of the 3,500 known species of mosquitoes don’t feed on humans. Still, mosquitoes that are anthropophilic—preferring human blood—are responsible for the transmission...Feb 26, 2026
Science NewsCan you trust the results from gut microbiome tests? Maybe notSeven firms reported inconsistent results on the same sample, some over multiple tests. These gut microbe discrepancies could have health consequences.Feb 26, 2026
Science NewsMosquitoes began biting humans more than a million years agoA DNA analysis suggests mosquitoes shifted from nonhuman primates to early humans nearly 2 million years ago.Feb 26, 2026
SciTech DailyThis Genetic Switch Helps Immune Cells Protect Your OrgansA single genetic “switch” may be the secret to how the body’s cleanup crew grows up and keeps our organs running smoothly. Scientists at the University of Liège have identified a crucial genetic regulator that allows macrophages to fully...Feb 26, 2026
Popular ScienceMosquitoes have been sucking our blood for 1.8 million yearsMosquitoes are undeniably the deadliest animals to humans. Malaria infections carried by the insects still kill over 600,000 people every year, while around half the world’s population remains at risk of exposure despite significant...Feb 26, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA Names Acting Leaders for Two Key Human Spaceflight RolesJoel Montalbano, acting associate administrator for NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate NASA On Thursday, NASA announced Joel Montalbano will serve as the acting associate administrator for the Space Operations Mission...Feb 26, 2026
PsyPostMany neurological conditions are more frequent among individuals with severe mental illnessAn analysis of data on individuals with severe mental illness available in the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink found that 13 of the 15 groups of neurological conditions considered were more prominent among people with severe mental...Feb 26, 2026
Scientific AmericanCells in the body remember obesity. Here’s what that means for weight lossObesity leaves a lasting imprint on fat and immune cells in ways that might make weight regain harder to avoidFeb 26, 2026
MIT Technology ReviewFinding value with AI and Industry 5.0 transformationFor years, Industry 4.0 transformation has centered on the convergence of intelligent technologies like AI, cloud, the internet of things, robotics, and digital twins. Industry 5.0 marks a pivotal shift from integrating emerging...Feb 26, 2026
The Guardian‘A gift that falls from the sky’: why farmers are using Etna’s ash as fertiliserFalling volcanic ash has for years been viewed as a nuisance. But a Sicilian project has discovered its agricultural potential and wants to spread the word In the Sicilian town of Giarre overlooking Mount Etna, Andrea Passanisi, a tropical...Feb 26, 2026
Chemistry WorldExplainer: Why is the US eliminating synthetic food dyes?What’s the evidence for harm, and how does the US approach compare internationallyFeb 26, 2026
Chemistry WorldNational scientific organisations consistently underrepresent women within their membershipChange is happening slowly but institutional processes continue to stymie the progression of womenFeb 26, 2026
The GuardianWaitrose suspends sale of mackerel because of overfishingSupermarket chain says it will point customers to herring and other species to protect threatened Atlantic stocks Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to suspend the sale of mackerel because of overfishing and will start pointing...Feb 26, 2026
Ars TechnicaULA isn't making the Space Force's GPS interference problem any easierDENVER—The Global Positioning System is one of the few space programs that touches nearly every human life, and the stewards of the satellite navigation network are eager to populate the fleet with the latest and greatest spacecraft. The...Feb 26, 2026
MIT Technology ReviewThe Download: how America lost its lead in the hunt for alien life, and ambitious battery claimsThis is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. America was winning the race to find Martian life. Then China jumped in. In July 2024,...Feb 26, 2026
Scientific AmericanRubin Observatory has started paging astronomers 800,000 times a nightAsteroids, exploding stars, and feasting black holes swarm in the first-ever batch of nightly alerts from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in ChileFeb 26, 2026
PsyPostPsilocybin produces different behavioral and brain-altering effects depending on the doseDifferent doses of psilocybin produce distinct behavioral and brain-altering effects in mice, according to new research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. The study suggests that moderate doses of the compound are linked to...Feb 26, 2026
SciTech DailyCould This Hormone Replace Insulin? Scientists Revisit a Once-Ignored Diabetes BreakthroughA growing body of research suggests the brain plays a central role in diabetic ketoacidosis, opening the possibility of treating type 1 diabetes in an entirely new way. More than 10 years ago, scientists made an unexpected discovery about...Feb 26, 2026
SciTech DailyColorectal Cancer Has a Unique Microbial “Fingerprint,” Scientists DiscoverHidden within cancer DNA data, researchers uncovered viruses and bacteria that may influence both diagnosis and survival. Cancer genome sequencing is designed to read human DNA, but it also captures tiny traces of DNA from microbes that...Feb 26, 2026
