Science NewsA koala population’s rapid rebound may let it escape inbreeding’s perilsAs koalas in southern Australia have grown from a few hundred to almost half a million, the marsupials show signs of regaining lost genetic variation.Mar 05, 2026
Popular ScienceA 3D-printed wheelchair is helping this turtle walk againA Gulf Coast box turtle named Moses, missing both of its back legs, is getting a second chance at mobility thanks to a caring human and a 3D printer. Using the printer, an aquarist going by the Instagram handle jawscritters designed a...Mar 05, 2026
Scientific AmericanLife on Mars could reach Earth by riding asteroid impact debris, new study suggestsNew insights into a tiny, tough microbe have huge implications for the search for life beyond EarthMar 05, 2026
Scientific AmericanIBM scientists unveil the first ever “half-Möbius” molecule, with the help of quantum computingA team at IBM Research has assembled a strange new ring-shaped molecule that bends around like a more complicated Möbius stripMar 05, 2026
Scientific AmericanSee Death Valley covered in an ethereal blanket of wildflowersThis year’s Death Valley flower bloom is the greatest since 2016, according to the U.S. National Park Service. See it for yourselfMar 05, 2026
Science FocusScientists have found a dinosaur ‘Rosetta Stone’ hidden for 90 million yearsA 90-million-year-old fossil unearthed in Argentina is helping scientists rewrite the evolutionary history of a group of peculiar bird-like dinosaurs – and settle a long-running debate about how they spread across the ancient world. The...Mar 05, 2026
Popular ScienceJapan eyes distant island for nuclear waste dumpNuclear power is on the rise around the world, but with it comes an extremely pressing question: where will all of the radioactive waste be stored? For Japan, one answer may lie in literally the most remote location at their disposal....Mar 05, 2026
Science NewsThis molecule puts a new twist on the Möbius stripA molecule made of carbon and chlorine is half as twisty as the paper loops common in math classes.Mar 05, 2026
PsyPostConservatives underestimate the environmental impact of sustainable behaviors compared to liberalsA new study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology suggests that a person’s political leaning shapes how they view the environmental benefits of their own sustainable choices. The research provides evidence that conservatives tend...Mar 05, 2026
SciTech DailyKoalas Nearly Lost Their Genetic Diversity But Their Comeback Is Rewriting the StoryKoalas’ population comeback may be doing more than boosting numbers—it could also be rebuilding their lost genetic diversity. A new genomic study of koalas across Australia suggests that rapid population recovery may help restore genetic...Mar 05, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Just one dose of psilocybin relieves symptoms of OCD for monthsTaking psilocybin – the psychedelic component of magic mushrooms – eased symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder among people who did not respond to conventional treatments, and the effects lasted at least several monthsMar 05, 2026
Science FocusThe simple mental habit elite performers use to build instant willpowerThe night before, committing to a new exercise habit feels like a settled decision. You set the alarm, maybe even lay out your workout kit. But then morning arrives. It’s cold, dark and early. And the plan collapses. Nothing about your...Mar 05, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA Wallops Supports First Rocket Lab HASTE Launch of 2026 A Rocket Lab HASTE rocket launches into the night sky from Launch Complex 2 at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Feb. 27, 2026 NASA/Danielle Johnson NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility supported a Rocket Lab HASTE suborbital launch...Mar 05, 2026
Scientific AmericanNewly discovered ripples in spacetime put Einstein’s general relativity to the testA new catalog of gravitational waves more than doubles the known number of these spacetime ripplesMar 05, 2026
Scientific AmericanHeart attacks are killing more young people—and more womenA new study finds that heart attack deaths in U.S. hospitals are rising in people aged 54 and below, signaling a shift in cardiovascular issues in younger agesMar 05, 2026
SciTech DailyDrinking Water Source May Influence Parkinson’s Disease RiskA large U.S. study suggests that the age and type of groundwater supplying drinking water may be linked to Parkinson’s disease risk. A new preliminary study suggests that the age of the groundwater supplying a community’s drinking water...Mar 05, 2026
Science Focus‘Blood rain’ could sweep across the UK this week as Saharan dust plume moves inA plume of dust may arrive in the UK this week, leading to dramatic sunrises and sunsets, as well as possible blood rain. The fine particles of dust and sand have been carried on the wind for thousands of miles, all the way from the Sahara...Mar 05, 2026
PsyPostAmerican issue polarization surged after 2008 as the left moved further leftThe American public has grown increasingly divided on political issues over the past few decades, but this trend does not appear to be happening on a global scale. A recent paper published in Royal Society Open Science introduces a new way...Mar 05, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsTotal Lunar EclipseNASA/Michael DeMocker The Moon appears red during a total lunar eclipse over New Orleans, home of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, on March 3, 2026. This “blood moon” occurs during a total lunar eclipse, as Earth lines up between the...Mar 05, 2026
SciTech DailyWhy Diabetic Wounds Refuse To Heal: Scientists Uncover the Immune System’s Hidden RoleWhy do diabetic wounds refuse to heal? A new scientific review highlights how disruptions in the timing and behavior of immune cells may hold the key to understanding this widespread medical challenge. Chronic diabetic ulcers are among the...Mar 05, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Discover Hidden Brain Cells That Remove Toxic Alzheimer’s ProteinScientists have identified damaged brain “cleanup” cells called tanycytes as a possible reason toxic tau builds up in Alzheimer’s disease. A buildup of the protein tau in the brain is a defining feature of Alzheimer’s disease. In a study...Mar 05, 2026
Scientific AmericanScientists created a digital library full of antsUsing a synchrotron powered CT scanner, the Antscan project created an open-source digital library cataloguing thousands of 3D ant specimensMar 05, 2026
Scientific AmericanKatharine Burr Blodgett kept an inner struggle out of sight as she made history in the laboratoryAt the height of her career, chemist and physicist Katharine Burr Blodgett faced challenges that not even her closest colleagues suspectedMar 05, 2026
Science NewsChickpeas can grow in moon dirt and make seedsChickpeas produced seeds in simulated lunar soil, offering clues for future space farming.Mar 05, 2026
Popular ScienceBest superbloom since 2016 fills Death Valley with wildflowersThe driest place on Earth could soon be awash in wildflowers. Death Valley National Park in California is expected to have the best bloom year since 2016. According to the National Park Service, many of their sprouts have not even flowered...Mar 05, 2026
The GuardianThe Covid-19 inquiry is sounding a clear warning. If it’s not heeded, yet more lives will be lost | Ben ConnahIt’s not a question of if, but when, another pandemic hits Britain. We owe it to all those who suffered to make sure mistakes are not repeated What makes the independent inquiry set up to examine the UK’s response to, and the impact of,...Mar 05, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Alzheimer’s may start with inflammation in the skin, lungs or gutThe Alzheimer’s field is being turned on its head as mounting evidence points to the disease beginning outside the brain many years before symptoms start. This may mean we have to totally rethink how we approach preventing and treating the...Mar 05, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Two marsupials believed extinct for 6000 years found aliveIndigenous people in Papua, Indonesia, have helped scientists track down two animals that were thought to have gone extinct thousands of years ago: a relative of Australia’s greater glider and a palm-sized possum with a bizarre, elongated...Mar 05, 2026
SciTech DailyWhy This Plant Drops Its Fruit Full of Beetle BabiesWhat looks like a plant’s failed fruit may actually be a clever deal that lets both the plant and its pollinating beetles survive. Japanese red elder plants protect their own survival by dropping fruits that contain Heterhelus beetle...Mar 05, 2026
PsyPostPsychological network analysis reveals how inner self-compassion connects to outward social attitudesA recent study published in the journal Mindfulness suggests that the way people treat themselves during difficult times is linked to their views on social equality. The research provides evidence that empathy serves as a bridge connecting...Mar 05, 2026
Chemistry WorldCompromise on ethanol hand gels and disinfectants should head off showdown over carcinogenicityEuropean Chemicals Agency concludes ethanol safe for disinfection but makes no decision on whether it is carcinogenic or reprotoxicMar 05, 2026
Science BlogMolecular Vibrations Catapult Electrons Across Solar Materials in Under 20 FemtosecondsMar 05, 2026
MIT Technology ReviewThe Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightningThis 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. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI...Mar 05, 2026
Scientific AmericanTo help your body adjust to daylight saving time, try sunlight and exerciseAs clocks spring forward, light and movement are cues for daytime wakefulness that can improve sleep and overall healthMar 05, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Just Grew Chickpeas in Moon DirtScientists have grown chickpeas in simulated moon dirt—raising the possibility that future astronauts could one day harvest fresh food on the lunar surface. As NASA prepares for the Artemis II mission and a return to the moon, scientists...Mar 05, 2026
Science BlogPig Tongues and Old Newspapers Reveal the Hidden Dangers of Licking Frozen MetalMar 05, 2026
Chemistry WorldAt least 41 dead in two industrial explosions in IndiaPolice taking action against owners following incidents at an industrial explosives plant and fireworks factory left at least 38 others injuredMar 05, 2026
PsyPostNew neuroscience study links visual brain network hyperactivity to social anxietyYoung adults experiencing high levels of social anxiety show distinct patterns of heightened activity and altered communication in the visual centers of their brains. Recognizing these early neurological changes could eventually help...Mar 05, 2026
Universe TodayScientists Publish the First Direct Measurement of Space Debris PollutionBack in February 2025, a SpaceX rocket that had delivered 22 Starlink satellites to orbit had a malfunction. It failed to execute a planned deorbit burn and drifted for 18 days in orbit before beginning an uncontrolled descent about 100km...Mar 05, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Revive a 3.2-Billion-Year-Old Enzyme To Unlock Life’s OriginsA resurrected ancient enzyme is helping scientists test how reliably Earth’s oldest rocks record signs of life. Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have brought a 3.2 billion-year-old enzyme back to life and tested it inside...Mar 05, 2026
SciTech DailyHow Does a Single Cell Build a Brain? Scientists Reveal a Surprisingly Simple RuleHow does a single cell reliably build one of the most complex structures known in nature? New research suggests the answer may not depend solely on chemical signals, as long assumed. Your brain begins as a single cell. By the end of...Mar 05, 2026
Scientific AmericanStand Up for Science will hold second rally against Trump administrationPublic health chaos and research funding cuts are inspiring nationwide pro-science protests against the Trump administrationMar 05, 2026
MIT Technology ReviewHow much wildfire prevention is too much?The race to prevent the worst wildfires has been an increasingly high-tech one. Companies are proposing AI fire detection systems and drones that can stamp out early blazes. And now, one Canadian startup says it’s going after lightning....Mar 05, 2026
SciTech DailyScared of Spiders? The Real Nightmare Is a World Without ThemA new study finds that almost 90% of North America’s insects and arachnids have no conservation status at all. Arachnids, including spiders, scorpions, and harvestmen (daddy long-legs), often inspire fear or disgust. Despite their...Mar 05, 2026
Chemistry WorldClean hydrogen project cancellations point to narrower futurePlants actually being built tend to use hydrogen as feedstock, not fuelMar 05, 2026
StudyFinds.orgAntarctica Has Lost A Connecticut-Sized Chunk Of Ice In 30 YearsSomewhere on the Antarctic ice sheet, an area roughly the size of Connecticut has vanished into the ocean over the past 30 years. The post Antarctica Has Lost A Connecticut-Sized Chunk Of Ice In 30 Years appeared first on StudyFinds.Mar 05, 2026
Scientific AmericanSome people really do get better with age. Here’s whyMany older adults improve their physical and cognitive health over time, overturning the idea that aging equates to a declineMar 05, 2026
PsyPostTrump voters who believed conspiracy theories were the most likely to justify the Jan. 6 riotsA recent study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that people who are highly active in politics and also believe in conspiracy theories are the most likely to justify political violence. The findings provide...Mar 05, 2026
