Scientific AmericanU.S.’s and Israel’s war with Iran leaves uranium stockpiles uncertainThe Trump administration’s war with Iran over its nuclear ambitions raises new questions about the country’s uranium stockpileMar 02, 2026
SciTech DailyWhy Mint Feels Cold: Scientists Reveal the Hidden MechanismScientists have visualized, for the first time, how a key sensory protein detects both cold temperatures and cooling compounds like menthol. Stepping into chilly air or tasting a mint sets off a specialized sensor in your body that signals...Mar 02, 2026
SciTech DailyMysterious Greek Inscription May Reveal Lost Temple of a Roman EmperorA newly analyzed Greek inscription indicates that the Great Mosque of Homs likely stands on the site of the Roman Temple of the Sun, revealing a layered history of pagan, Christian, and Islamic worship in ancient Emesa. In antiquity, Homs...Mar 02, 2026
NautilusHow Human Is Human?I got off the elevator at the 18th floor of a gleaming skyscraper in Tokyo last month and walked to the office of robot pioneer Hiroshi Ishiguro. At the front desk, I was met by a smiling female avatar on a computer screen who asked for my...Mar 02, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Crisis in cosmology: If we’ve got dark energy wrong, what could it be?This is a New Scientist special package about shock results that have upended cosmology. What do they mean for our models of the universe, and what are the alternative explanations?Mar 02, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)The bombshell results that demand a new theory of the universeLast year, our most detailed map of the universe yet suggested our understanding of dark energy has been wrong for decades. The shock result is reigniting the search for a better cosmic story Mar 02, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)A crisis in cosmology may mean hidden dimensions really existPhysicists are scrambling to understand why dark energy is weakening. In a surprising twist, we must now reconsider the possibility that our reality contains extra dimensionsMar 02, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)A bizarre type of black hole could solve three cosmic mysteries in oneBlack holes that turn matter into energy could explain dark energy and answer two other cosmic questions. Now, the challenge is to find themMar 02, 2026
Universe TodayHow Saving Earth Could Ruin OrbitSatellite imaging is increasingly important to every field from crop monitoring to poverty reduction. So it’s no surprise that there have been more and more satellites launched to try to meet that growing demand. But with more satellites...Mar 02, 2026
SciTech DailyAncient DNA Uncovers Chilling Truth Behind Europe’s Prehistoric Mass KillingA 2,800-year-old mass grave in Serbia reveals a chilling pattern: women and children deliberately targeted, most unrelated to one another, and buried in a ritualized ceremony. New research suggests that women and children were...Mar 02, 2026
Scientific AmericanThe WHO just made its predictions for the 2026-2027 flu seasonThe WHO warned countries in the Northern Hemisphere to be prepared to fight flu viruses H1N1, H3N2 and the B/Victoria lineageMar 02, 2026
PsyPostEntitled and exploitative people are more likely to treat others as objects, study findsA study in Poland found that people who are agreeable, intellectually curious, and who endorse positive norms of reciprocity were less likely to objectify others. In contrast, those prone to exploiting others and individuals with greater...Mar 02, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsCollaborating Through Data: Inside the PSI Users Group3 min read Collaborating Through Data: Inside the PSI Users Group About the PSI Users Group The Physical Sciences Informatics (PSI) Users Group is a recurring Webex forum that brings together researchers, open-science practitioners, and...Mar 02, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Mpox Outbreak in Wild Monkeys Likely Traced to a Rope Squirrel They ConsumedLearn more about an Mpox outbreak among a group of wild monkeys that consumed a fire-footed rope squirrel, and how the rodent is a natural reservoir for the virus. Mar 02, 2026
Universe TodayTiny Dust Grains From Massive Stars: How the Smallest and Largest Are LinkedStar dust is at the root of everything that exists, and is produced in large quantities around Wolf-Rayet binaries. But there are some puzzling observations of dust grain sizes that require explanations. New research shows why different...Mar 02, 2026
NautilusThe Surprising Reason Female Caribou Grow AntlersA hefty rack of antlers is a status symbol we expect from a mature male deer or elk. Because rival males lock antlers in a shoving contest over mates, the bigger the better. But female deer typically lack antlers—at most developing short,...Mar 02, 2026
Science NewsSimulations of your gut may predict which probiotics will stickA “digital gut” predicted which probiotics and high‑fiber diets would take hold in people's guts and produce healthier outcomes.Mar 02, 2026
Scientific AmericanHow the Dutch Fish Doorbell helps migrating fish each springA Dutch lock is closed for the spring, and its employees want you to tell them when migrating fish come knocking by ringing a digital doorbellMar 02, 2026
Scientific AmericanFace of ancient human ancestor ‘Little Foot’ reconstructed for the first time“Little Foot” is the most complete Australopithecus fossil ever found. And now we finally have an idea of what this group of ancient hominins looked likeMar 02, 2026
Scientific AmericanSaharan dust storms bring risk of ‘blood rain' and fiery skies to southern EuropeKnown as ‘la calima,’ the desert dust plume could hit Spain, Portugal and France, bringing with it grit-laden, rust-colored rainfallMar 02, 2026
MIT Technology ReviewOpenAI’s “compromise” with the Pentagon is what Anthropic fearedOn February 28, OpenAI announced it had reached a deal that will allow the US military to use its technologies in classified settings. CEO Sam Altman said the negotiations, which the company began pursuing only after the Pentagon’s public...Mar 02, 2026
Discover Magazine (Pay Wall)Largest ALMA Image Ever Spans 650 Light-Years, Revealing the Chaotic Heart of the Milky WayLearn more about the incredibly detailed image of the Milky Way and what researchers can learn from it. Mar 02, 2026
The GuardianDid you solve it? You won’t believe these optical illusions!A magician reveals his visual tricks Earlier today I posted five optical illusions by Olivier Redon, a French-American inventor. Here they are again – with demonstrations of how he created the effects. Three of the images are inspired by...Mar 02, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsNASA, JAXA to Cover HTV-X1 Spacecraft Departure from Space StationThe new HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), carrying about 12,800 pounds of science, supplies, and hardware for NASA and its international partners, is pictured on Oct. 29, 2025, after its capture...Mar 02, 2026
NASA Breaking NewsSunglint on Atlantic OceanNASA Sunlight beams off a partly cloudy Atlantic Ocean just after sunrise as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above on March 5, 2025. This is an example of sunglint, an optical phenomenon that occurs when sunlight...Mar 02, 2026
PsyPostBrain scans of Buddhist monks reveal how different meditation styles alter consciousnessA recent study reveals that different styles of meditation produce distinct, measurable changes in the background noise and structural complexity of human brain waves. By scanning the brains of expert Buddhist monks, researchers...Mar 02, 2026
Science FocusHow to tackle your to-do list if you struggle with attentionToo often, modern life is defined by cognitive overload. We carry more information, more obligations and more ambient anxiety than at any point in the history of grey matter. Work bleeds into home, notifications fracture attention and...Mar 02, 2026
Universe TodayHow to Weigh a Killer Asteroid at 22 Kilometers per SecondEstimating a mass for a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA) is perhaps the single most important thing to understand about it, after its trajectory. Actually doing so isn’t easy though, as the mass for objects in the tens to hundreds of...Mar 02, 2026
Nautilus60,000-Year-Old Ostrich Eggshells Depict Ancient Human ThoughtsYou’d think that our human fascination with geometric shapes would have developed recently, after humans became master builders of structures with parallel lines and right-angle corners. But a recent study in PLOS One, led by researchers...Mar 02, 2026
Science NewsA rising percentage of U.S. teens aren’t getting enough sleepTeens need eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. A large majority get less than that, according to a national survey of U.S. high school students.Mar 02, 2026
SciTech DailySingle Daily Tablet Shows Powerful Results for People With Drug-Resistant HIVA large international clinical trial has unveiled a promising new option for people living with highly treatment-resistant HIV. For a small but important group of people living with HIV, treatment has never reached the “one pill a day”...Mar 02, 2026
SciTech DailyBrain Blood Flow May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk Before Memory LossNew noninvasive tools reveal that subtle shifts in brain blood flow and oxygen use may mirror key markers of Alzheimer’s risk. Small shifts in how blood circulates through the brain and how brain cells use oxygen could signal a higher risk...Mar 02, 2026
Wired ScienceWar in Iran Spiked Oil Prices. Trump Will Decide How High They GoThe conflict in the Middle East is driving oil prices up in a midterm year when Americans are already focused on high energy bills.Mar 02, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Spreading crushed rock on farms could absorb 1 billion tonnes of CO2Putting silicate rocks from mine waste on fields could improve crops and limit global warming, but some researchers question where all that rock is going to come fromMar 02, 2026
Quanta MagazineWhat Crystals Older Than the Sun Reveal About the Start of the Solar SystemThe standard story of the origin of our solar system has gone like this: 4.6 billion years ago, a giant cloud of dust hung frozen in space. Then the explosion of a nearby star caused part of that dust cloud to collapse. Pulled by gravity...Mar 02, 2026
SciTech DailyScientists Discover Plant Compound That Forces Aggressive Breast Cancer Cells Into Self-DestructionA newly discovered plant-derived molecule disrupts a critical cancer enzyme in an unconventional way. Scientists looking for new ways to tackle hard-to-treat breast cancers turned to an unexpected source: Munronia henryi, a plant known for...Mar 02, 2026
Ars TechnicaResearch roundup: Six cool science stories we almost missedIt’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. So every month, we highlight a handful of the best stories that nearly slipped through the cracks....Mar 02, 2026
PsyPostRepublican rhetoric on mass shootings does not change public opinion on gun reformNew research published in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law suggests that changing how politicians talk about mass shootings has little impact on the public’s views regarding gun control. While political statements often sway...Mar 02, 2026
MIT Technology ReviewThe Download: protesting AI, and what’s floating in spaceThis 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. I checked out one of the biggest anti-AI protests ever Pull the plug! Pull the plug! Stop...Mar 02, 2026
Science NewsThe ancient human ancestor ‘Little Foot’ gets a new faceA new digital reconstruction of the face of an early Australopithecus specimen helps add details about the origins of our own species.Mar 02, 2026
Chemistry WorldThe quest to understand where atoms endAtomic size measurements like van der Waals and covalent radii are central to chemistry, but are they grounded in reality?Mar 02, 2026
NautilusDoing Science and Philosophy On DrugsSince the start of the so-called psychedelic renaissance some 25 years ago, writers have tackled the subject from the vantages of science, politics, mental health, productivity, creativity, spirituality, how-to, and even cooking. With his...Mar 02, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Can magnesium supplements improve sleep, energy and concentration?Magnesium has been called the “super mineral of the moment”, hailed for its supposed benefits for the brain and body. But columnist Alice Klein finds that the evidence is lacking for many of these claimsMar 02, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Inside the company selling quantum entanglementCables underneath New York City are teeming with entangled quantum particles of light thanks to Qunnect, a company that has spent a decade working on building an unhackable quantum internetMar 02, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)People who eat a lot of fibre spend more time in deep sleepThe most comprehensive study to date has revealed what we need to eat throughout the day to sleep well that nightMar 02, 2026
New Scientist (Pay Wall)Ants capture carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into armourFungus-farming ants have evolved a remarkable solution to the danger of excess carbon dioxide inside their nests – which could inspire ways for humans to capture CO2Mar 02, 2026
