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When depravity becomes entertainment
Josh Reavis | What does binge-watching stories of murder do to our consciences?
Five Global Teams Awarded $125 Million to Take on the Toughest Challenges at the Frontiers of Cancer Science
BOSTON, March 04, 2026--Cancer Grand Challenges, a global initiative co-founded by the National Cancer Institute in the US and Cancer Research UK, today announced a major $125m commitment to propel cancer research into uncharted territory. Five pioneering international teams will each receive up to $25m over approximately five years to tackle some of the most ambitious and unanswered questions in cancer.
A Life in Science: Curiosity and collaboration in cancer research
New in our A Life in Science series, we hear from Elodie Lewkowicz, Asset Lead, about how curiosity and collaboration
Women continue breaking barriers in science, but work remains to close gender gap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Each February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a time to recognize the trailblazers and inspire the next generation of scientists. While more women are studying and working in scientific fields than ever before, men continue to outnumber them in many areas. According to
Irvine teen breaks silence after at-home science lab sparks FBI hazmat investigation
A 17-year-old just months away from earning his degree from UC Irvine is speaking out after his at-home science lab led to a weeklong investigation. He believes it's all a big misunderstanding.
CT’s chance to align juvenile sentencing with science
The United States remains the only country in the world that still permits children to be sentenced to life in prison.
A History of HeLa Cells: How the Immortal Cells Advanced Biomedical Science
HeLa cells are the most famous human cells in science. Discover how cervical cancer, HPV proteins, and bioethics shaped one of medicine’s biggest breakthroughs.
Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’: why laser weapons are no longer science fiction
‘Directed energy weapons’ are a cheap way to hit a lot of targets – and militaries around the world are taking notice.
2026 Kern County Science Fair highlights students’ hard work, love of experimentation
The 2026 Kern County Science Fair was held at the Dignity Health Convention Center as hundreds of local students showcased their projects and passions.
Discussing the political fallout from Iran conflict
As the conflict in Iran rages on, Oakland University Political Science Chair Dr. Peter Trumbore discusses the history of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, as well as the possible political fallout.
Universal Vaccine Blocks Viruses, Bacteria, And Allergies With a Nasal Spray
One vaccine to rule them all.
Author Margaret Merritt underscores value of science and history by highlighting people in her works
The longtime Alaska biologist’s recent book follows the life of Tilly Keilitz, who became an internal refugee in Germany in the years immediately following World War II.
House Science Committee leaders criticize FCC rulemaking on space safety
The leaders of the House Science Committee say the FCC is overstepping its authority with parts of a space licensing rulemaking.
Cooking up science engagement, a fermentation experiment
By blending hands-on cooking with scientific experimentation, a study from a team at North Carolina State University demonstrates how culinary creation can spark scientific discovery and deepen public engagement with researchers.
IMAP opens a new era for heliosphere science and space weather
The Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe, a Princeton-led NASA mission to study the Sun and everything it touches, has officially begun its science mission. Princeton marked the occasion with a panel discussion of IMAP leaders, science talks and a reception hosted by the Center on Science and Technology.
Irvine teen speaks out after science experiment sparks FBI probe
Amalvin Fritz and his family have said the whole situation is a misunderstanding.
Scripps Oceanography at UCSD granted $15M for deep sea, glacier science
The Fund for Science and Technology, a new private foundation, granted Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego $15 million for ocean science Tuesday.
Scientists, Engineers and Legal Experts Condemn Partisan Attack on Scientific Reference Manual for Judges
Last month, a government agency erased climate change from a manual that helps federal and state judges understand complex science in court. The political attack on the nonpartisan publication “should concern us all,” its co-authors warn.
Crypto billionaire pardoned by Trump gives £20m to science
The London Institute for Mathematical Sciences has secured funding from the British entrepreneur Ben Delo — a major gift for a non-Oxbridge body
The science of the grocery store line
If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time in the grocery store. In fact, sometimes I think it would be easier to just have my employer forward my […]
Nature Made® Continues Expansion of its Gut Health Offerings with the Launch of SuperGreens and Digestive Enzymes
WEST HILLS, Calif., March 03, 2026--Nature Made, the leading national vitamin and supplement broadline brand with over 50 years of expertise in delivering high-quality products with ingredients backed by science, today announces the launch of three new products to help support gut health – SuperGreens Powder, SuperGreens Capsules, and Digestive Enzymes – as part of the brand’s larger product innovation strategy.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4818-4824: Thinking Out of the Boxwork
Written by Ashley Stroupe, Operations Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Japan’s Cargo Spacecraft Nears Departure as Crew Works Spacewalk Preps, Science
Mission managers have given the go for a Japanese cargo spacecraft to depart the International Space Station at the end of the week. Meanwhile, the Expedition 74 crew is reviewing upcoming spacewalk procedures, packing a second cargo spacecraft for its departure, studying artificial intelligence tools, and conducting Earth observations.
The Science-Backed Method to Hit Perfect Pickleball Drops Every Time
The third shot drop isn't magic; it's mechanics. Get the science right, and suddenly that impossible shot becomes far more manageable.
Spotlite: What are Clouds Made Of?
Student producers from Hampton City Schools confront the common misconception that clouds are made of gas. In this NASA Spotlite, they explain the science of
Spotlite: On the Hunt for Magnetic Metals
In this NASA Spotlite, NASA interns investigate the misconception that all metals are attracted to magnets. Through a hands-on experiment, they test different
Hybrid Solar Panel Turns Raindrops into Electricity
A Spanish research team’s patented thin film generates 110 volts from a single raindrop’s impact.
2026 NASA Planetary Science Summer School (PSSS)
Now through March 23, 2026, NASA is encouraging applications for its 38th Annual Planetary Science Summer School.
Microbes That 'Disarm' Peanut Allergy Proteins Discovered in Mouth And Gut
Hidden allies.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology receives $250k investment
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry announced a $250k investment in the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology Monday. The investment is part of...
The train has left the station: Agentic AI and the future of social science research
A new era of agentic AI agents has begun. What does it mean for social scientists? Solomon Messing and Joshua Tucker discuss.
NovaBridge to Host Business Update Call to Review Phase 2a Data for VIS-101 in Wet AMD on Monday, March 9, 2026
VIS-101, purpose-designed to be a best-in-class dual VEGF-A/ANG-2 inhibitor, has the potential to provide more effective and durable treatment than the current standard of care for patients with wet AMD, DME and RVO Visara, a NovaBridge Majority-Owned Subsidiary, Holds Global Rights to VIS-101 Outside of Greater China and Certain Asian Territories ROCKVILLE, Md., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NovaBridge Biosciences (Nasdaq: NBP) (NovaBridge or the Company) a global biotechnology platform co
Digital Science Partners with HERSA to Build Security, Integrity and Trust in UK Research
Digital Science and HERSA are partnering to boost research security and integrity for UK universities, and to build trust in science.
Stout turns local flooding issue into science lesson
Stout Middle School, in collaboration with a team from the University of Michigan, has turned a local environmental issue into a set of lessons for sixth grade science students. Students in Ms....
Metformin treated diabetes for 60 years. Now scientists find it works in the brain too - Futura-Sciences
Doctors have prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes since the 1950s. It works: reliably, cheaply, and with a safety record few drugs can match. What nobody fully understood, until now, was how. A study published in Science Advances on July 30, 2025, by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and...
Two Mizzou professors recognized by the Academy of Science of St. Louis
March 3, 2026 Two University of Missouri professor were recently recognized for outstanding achievements by […]
CSU's Little Shop of Physics brings science to life for 8,000+
Over 8,000 people explored hands-on science experiments, from robotic arms to liquid nitrogen ice cream, at CSU's Little Shop of Physics open house.
CSU's Little Shop of Physics brings science to life for 8,000+
Over 8,000 people explored hands-on science experiments, from robotic arms to liquid nitrogen ice cream, at CSU's Little Shop of Physics open house.
Scientists just found the brain’s hidden defense against Alzheimer’s
A new study has uncovered why some brain cells are more resistant to Alzheimer’s damage than others. Researchers found a natural cleanup system that helps remove toxic tau protein before it can form harmful clumps. The study also shows that cellular stress can produce a dangerous tau fragment linked to Alzheimer’s. Strengthening the brain’s natural defenses could point the way to new treatments.
Neutrinos could explain why matter survived the Big Bang
An international team combining two major neutrino experiments has uncovered stronger evidence that neutrinos and antimatter don’t behave as perfect mirror images. That subtle difference may hold the key to why the universe didn’t vanish in a flash of self-destruction after the Big Bang.
Scientists find the genetic switch that makes pancreatic cancer resist chemotherapy
Scientists have identified a crucial molecular switch that decides whether pancreatic cancer cells resist chemotherapy or respond to it. The key player, a gene called GATA6, keeps tumours in a more structured and treatable form—but it gets shut down by an overactive KRAS-driven pathway. When researchers blocked that pathway, GATA6 levels rebounded and cancer cells became more sensitive to chemo. The discovery could help turn some of the toughest pancreatic tumours into ones doctors can better control.
‘Scientific Thinking Belongs to Everyone’: Rush Holt on Science and Politics
Physicist and former Congressman Rush Holt spoke about science, democracy and returning scientific research to the public.
‘Scientific Thinking Belongs to Everyone’: Rush Holt on Science and Politics
Physicist and former Congressman Rush Holt spoke about science, democracy and returning scientific research to the public.
James Webb spots a galaxy with tentacles in deep space
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted the most distant “jellyfish galaxy” ever seen — a cosmic oddity streaming long, tentacle-like trails of gas and newborn stars as it speeds through a dense galaxy cluster. The galaxy appears as it was 8.5 billion years ago, revealing that the early universe may have been far more violent than scientists expected.
The hidden technology that could unlock commercial fusion power
Fusion energy may be one of the most promising clean power sources of the future—but only if scientists can precisely measure the extreme, fast-moving plasmas that make it possible. A new U.S. Department of Energy–sponsored report urges major investment in advanced diagnostic tools—the high-tech “sensors” that track plasma temperature, density, and behavior inside fusion systems. Bringing together 70 experts from universities, national labs, and private industry, the workshop identified seven priority areas ranging from burning plasma to full-scale pilot plants.
This Tiny Fish Passed an Intelligence Test That Once Distinguished Great Apes
Welcome to the club.
New Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward believes in the science of hitting
Listening to Taylor Ward and Trent Woodward is like being catapulted into a physics class. They are talking baseball, but the words are far from standard locker room talk.
Colorado’s new parks and wildlife director promises transparency, science-based wildlife decisions and more wolves
Laura Clellan shared her plans during a ranging interview with The Colorado Sun Feb. 27
Digital Science partners with Higher Education Research Security Association
Collaboration aimed at strengthening research security and integrity across UK universities and supporting trust in science
PPRI to host Space Policy, Science + Technology Symposium @ Purdue from March 23-25
The Purdue Policy Research Institute (PPRI) will convene leaders from government, industry, the military and academia for the second annual Space Policy, Science + Technology Symposium @
Would aliens do physics, or is science a human invention?
Shaped by a different biology or culture, other intelligent civilisations – if they’re out there – might understand the universe in a completely different way than we do. Physicist Daniel Whiteson explores what that could tell us about physics and ourselves
Brilliant minds unite for annual high school Science Bowl
Some of New Mexico’s most brilliant young minds will come together March 7 for the annual New Mexico Regional Science Bowl sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories.
Superagers' 'Secret Ingredient' May Be The Growth of New Brain Cells
Perhaps just one of many factors.
Bett STEAM Expo brings hands-on science, creativity to families Saturday
The Bett STEAM Expo returns March 7 with free hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities for families, plus special guest Alex Turner and planetarium shows at Bettendorf High School.
UL Lafayette political science professor weighs in on Iran conflict
A local political science professor says the escalating tensions in the Middle East could carry international and domestic implications, but warns that talk of a wider global conflict is premature.
New 38-foot teaching, research vessel for UH Hilo’s marine science program | University of Hawaiʻi System News
The aluminum workboat, named Kaiola, meaning “sealife,” arrived from Oregon in February.
Fund for Science and Technology Awards $15 Million to Scripps Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego has received a $15 million grant from the Fund for Science and Technology. This support will expand observational capabilities into parts of the ocean where data has historically been sparse or nonexistent.
For every known vertebrate species, two more may be hiding in plain sight
Earth’s vertebrate diversity may be far richer than anyone realized. A sweeping analysis of more than 300 studies suggests that for every known fish, bird, reptile, amphibian, or mammal species, there are about two nearly identical “cryptic” species hiding in plain sight—genetically distinct but visually almost impossible to tell apart. Thanks to advances in DNA sequencing, scientists are uncovering these long-separated lineages, some evolving independently for over a million years.
Teeth smaller than a fingertip reveal the first primate ancestor
Tiny, tooth-sized fossils have just reshaped the story of our deepest ancestry. Paleontologists have discovered the southernmost remains ever found of Purgatorius—the earliest-known relative of all primates, including humans—in Colorado’s Denver Basin. Previously thought to be confined to Montana and parts of Canada, this shrew-sized, tree-dwelling mammal now appears to have spread southward soon after the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Ravens hire Health and Performance Coach Dr. Nic Gill
Ravens hire former New Zealand All Blacks leader Dr. Nic Gill to oversee strength, medical, nutrition and sports science operations.
What’s Up: March 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
What are some skywatching highlights in March 2026? A total lunar eclipse blood moon takes centre stage, Venus and Saturn cozy up for a conjunction, and we celebrate the vernal equinox.
Bridging Brain Science
Professor Andrew Delamater explores how minds—human and animal—learn from experience.
The science of structures: FSU chemist synthesizes complex molecule with potential for medicine, pharmaceutical applications
A Florida State University chemist has developed a method to rapidly assemble significantly complex natural molecules with potential in biomedical
Great Lakes Watershed Science in Action
Discover how Alma College’s Great Lakes Watershed Institute (GLWI) equips students with hands-on watershed science research and community partnerships.
Arri Is Bringing its Celebrated Image Science to Honor Smartphones
Arri image science is coming to your pocket.
Two Cancers Have Links With Talc. An Expert Explains The Science.
Should you stop using it?
Collaborating Through Data: Inside the PSI Users Group
The Physical Sciences Informatics (PSI) Users Group is a recurring Webex forum that brings together researchers, open-science practitioners, and collaborators
The science behind smell
Meet Edgar Orellana Reyes and Abbie Deeth (aka Gail)—a research duo at Macalester who prove that high-level science is better with a "bestie" by your side. The two worked in the lab of Professor Michelle Tong, Neuroscience, through Macalester's Collaborative Summer Research Grant. While they’ve been "locked at the hip" since they met, they bring
NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory Begins Primary Science Mission
NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory began its 24-month primary science mission on March 1. The spacecraft, launched in September 2025, will focus its
Smoked duck sandwiches, chia seed pudding, and tater tots: Introducing the new Ohlone-crafted cafe at Lawrence Hall of Science
The UC Berkeley science center launched 'ammatka from Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino in February as part of its larger 'ottoy initiative.
Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
More than two dozen contributors to the manual criticized the deletion of a chapter on climate science by the Federal Judicial Center.
Scientists Decry ‘Political Attack’ on the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence
More than two dozen contributors to the manual criticized the deletion of a chapter on climate science by the Federal Judicial Center.
Live Science crossword puzzle #32: Largest ocean on Earth
Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!
Box Turtles Are Vanishing. Can Science Help Bring Them Back?
Smithsonian researcher Maxwell Earle explains how tracking tech can help protect struggling Eastern box turtle populations in Virginia.
Mark Rober To Host Kids Science Competition Series For Netflix
He will host Schooled!, a science competition featuring students.
Netflix Promises ‘Creative and Explosive Science Challenges’ in New Mark Rober Series ‘Schooled!’
Content creator turned Netflix star Mark Rober is launching a new competition series for the streamer titled “Schooled!” Rober, a former NASA engineer, will also exec produce the series alongside Scot...
Learn more about: Power to Prosper: Self-Governance and Economic Development -
Project Title: Power to Prosper: Self-Governance and Economic Development Nick Brouwer, University of California, Merced Nick Brouwer is currently a PhD candidate in political science at the University of California, Merced. His research focuses on [...]
Research roundup: Six cool science stories we almost missed
Smart underwear measures farts, brain cells play Doom, and AI discovers rules of an ancient game.
STEAM activities in Nazareth introduce students to science and technology (PHOTOS)
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math.
March in the Neighborhood: Timepieces and the science of time; Welcoming spring with cleanups and dance | Forest Hills Connection | News and Life in Our DC Neighborhood
Time, as we experience it, is a forward-moving phenomenon. For most of the past century, physicists have also understood time in that way, positing that “the first arrow of time” only increases disorder, or entropy, and there is no backtracking. That, however, does not explain how the complex systems of the universe are able to […]
A new science-approved trick to help two kids play better together
"Play nicely, children!" For kids who don't know each other, a parental instruction like this can be hard to follow. New research has shown that the way to help children overcome their initial awkward...
Conexeu Sciences Appoints Jean-Romain (JR) Falconnet as Head of Business Development & Licensing
Reno, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - March 2, 2026) - Conexeu Sciences Inc. ("Conexeu" or the "Company"), a biotechnology innovator redefining regenerative medicine through a next-generation extracellular matrix platform, is pleased to announce Jean-Romain (JR) Falconnet as Head of Business Development & Licensing.In his role at Conexeu, JR will lead business development, licensing strategy, and strategic partnerships—supporting the company's growth roadmap and expanding opportunities to bring...
NASA’s ER-2 Aircraft Captures Moonlight to Calibrate Space Sensors
A NASA instrument designed to measure moonlight to help satellite sensors make more accurate measurements.
The ancient human ancestor ‘Little Foot’ gets a new face
A new digital reconstruction of the face of an early Australopithecus specimen helps add details about the origins of our own species.
Manternach receives Early Extension Award
Jacob Manternach, industry extension specialist in animal science, is the recipient of the staff 2026 Early Achievement in Extension and Outreach Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. For the past two-and-a-half years, he has played a pivotal role in the success of the meat science extension program.
Science of Fitting In: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior?
As kids enter adolescence, peer influence splits in two—often in ways adults miss. Following 543 middle schoolers for one semester, researchers found that best friends shape teens’ inner lives, from emotional struggles to academic challenges, while popular peers influence public, status-driven behaviors like social media use and weight concerns.
Maths and science students to get ‘cheat sheets’ until 2030
Maths and science GCSE students will not have to memorise formulae and equations for their exams until at least 2030 under government plans.
Doing Science and Philosophy On Drugs
Doing Science and Philosophy On Drugs: Justin Smith-Ruiu takes a philosophical and first-person look at psychedelics
URI Political Science Professor Skip Mark discusses the definition and measurement of atrocities
Professor Mark recently published a peice in The Conversation titled, “Atrocities take place in democratic nations as well as autocratic ones – our database has logged them all.” The engaging and accessible story discusses how to define, measure, track, and address atrocities around the world and in the US. Link to the story: https://theconversation.com/atrocities-take-place-in-democratic-nations-as-well-as-autocratic-ones-our-database-has-logged-them-all-272879
48-Hour Oatmeal Diet Could Cut Cholesterol Levels For Weeks, Study Shows
But there are caveats.
Celebrate STEAM to Launch 2026 Atlanta Science Festival
To kick off the 13th annual Atlanta Science Festival, Georgia Tech will host its Celebrate STEAM event on March 7. Free and open to all, the event invites visitors to campus for hands-on demonstrations and experiences showcasing the innovation and excitement at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Submission Period Now Open for the 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications; $640,000 To Be Awarded
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications. The awards honor exceptional science communicators, science journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work that addresses issues and advances in science, engineering, and medicine for the general public.
Can Science Explain Consciousness?
From plant sentience to AI feelings, Michael Pollan's new book explores the terrain of awareness.
Science of fitting in: Do best friends or popular peers shape teen behavior?
As kids enter adolescence, peer influence splits in two—often in ways adults miss. Following 543 middle schoolers for one semester, researchers found that best friends shape teens’ inner lives, from emotional struggles to academic challenges, while popular peers influence public, status-driven behaviors like social media use and weight concerns. Far from being easily swayed, adolescents navigate peer influence strategically—an insight frequently overlooked by parents and educators.
Kids learn and explore at annual Columbia Youth Science Expo
The Connector hosted the expo at Mizzou's Memorial Union, where there were two floors of booths for kids to explore.
Impression 5 Science Center's LEGO Palooza fundraiser supports hands-on learning for kids
Thousands of LEGO bricks came together over the weekend at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing for the annual LEGO Palooza fundraiser.