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One Simple Trick Could Help Tardigrades Survive in Martian Dirt
An encouraging discovery.
The best new science fiction books of March 2026
The latest in Adrian Tchaikovsky’s Children of Time series is out this month, along with a speculative retelling of Moby-Dick and a forgotten classic from 1936
The Science of Olympic Performance | Sports
The Science of Olympic Performance | Sports | The Harvard Crimson
What cost foreign prestige? China says no to some Western science journal fees
Chinese researchers will no longer be reimbursed for paper publication charges in Nature Communications, among others.
EXCLUSIVE, Cox Science Center in West Palm Beach names new CEO
Former Mississippi Aquarium CEO and president Kurt Allen will start his tenure as head of the Cox Science Center and Aquarium on March 9 in West Palm Beach.
Scoria Cones on Earth and Mars
The hill-shaped features are a sign of explosive volcanic activity—a rarity on the Red Planet.
Experts to examine the use of generative AI in science
The Assessing and Imagining the Impact of Generative AI on Science Symposium, March 3-5, will feature experts from across academia and industry engaging in discussions on the use and implications of generative AI.
Scientists reveal why a popular anti-aging compound may also fuel cancer
Polyamines—natural molecules found in every living cell—have become stars in the longevity world for their ability to boost cellular cleanup and support healthy aging. But there’s a dark twist: high levels of these same molecules are consistently seen in cancer, where tumors grow aggressively.
Scientists just turned light into a remote control for crystals
NYU researchers have found a way to use light to control how microscopic particles assemble into crystals, effectively turning illumination into a tool for shaping matter. By adding light-sensitive molecules to a liquid filled with tiny particles, they can adjust how strongly the particles attract or repel one another simply by changing the light’s intensity or pattern. This allows them to trigger crystals to form, dissolve, or even be reshaped in real time.
The science of Ramadan fasting
The month of Ramadan, which began last week, is when many Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of worship and self-discipline.
Is Sahara Desert dust secretly feeding the Amazon? The science behind a 10,000-mile journey
Science News: New NASA-led research reveals Saharan dust transports phosphorus to the Amazon, forming a 10,000-mile atmospheric river that helps sustain rainforest health. Learn how CALIPSO data links Africa's dust to the rainforest's vitality.
Women Experience Longer Lasting Pain Than Men and Scientists Think They Finally Know the Reason Why
New study links testosterone-tuned monocytes to an anti-pain signal after injury.
Public Storage and Welltower Announce Strategic Data Science Partnership to Advance Application of AI in Real Estate Investing
/PRNewswire/ -- Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) and Welltower (NYSE: WELL) today announced a strategic data science partnership bringing together Welltower's...
Offworld Biology: Processing Microbe Samples Inside The Microgravity Science Glovebox
NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight Engineer Chris Williams
Highly anticipated planetarium to finally open at Science Central
The opening of Science Central’s facility marks the return of the region’s only public planetarium.
The 'sweet spot' of overconfidence — project a bit to be perceived as competent, but don't be 'too seduced,' a cognitive neuroscientist explains in a Q&A
Q&A with cognitive neuroscientist Steve Fleming: What the science of self-awareness can tell us about confident decision-making
CHS Marine Biology Club Raises Funds to Support Science—And Send a Message
"If people actually understood the importance of marine research, they would participate more in our cause to fund it, or at least encourage the government to begin funding it again with public pressure." — CHS Marine Biology Club President Nicola Suraci
New iron nanomaterial wipes out cancer cells without harming healthy tissue
Scientists at Oregon State University have engineered a powerful new nanomaterial that zeroes in on cancer cells and destroys them from the inside out. Designed to exploit cancer’s unique chemistry—its acidity and high hydrogen peroxide levels—the tiny iron-based structure sparks not one but two intense chemical reactions, flooding tumors with cell-damaging oxygen molecules. This dual attack overwhelms cancer cells with oxidative stress while sparing healthy tissue.
What's next for the sprawling ravine site of the shuttered Ontario Science Centre?
These are some of the ideas percolating for the possible uses of the property.
Scientists just created chocolate honey packed with surprising health perks
Scientists in Brazil have transformed cocoa waste into a functional chocolate-infused honey packed with antioxidants and natural stimulants. Using ultrasound waves, they enhanced honey’s ability to pull beneficial compounds from cocoa shells—no synthetic solvents required. The process is considered green and sustainable, and the product could find its way into gourmet foods and cosmetics.
What's next for the sprawling ravine site of the shuttered Ontario Science Centre?
These are some of the ideas percolating for the possible uses of the property.
New iron nanomaterial wipes out cancer cells without harming healthy tissue
Scientists at Oregon State University have engineered a powerful new nanomaterial that zeroes in on cancer cells and destroys them from the inside out. Designed to exploit cancer’s unique chemistry—its acidity and high hydrogen peroxide levels—the tiny iron-based structure sparks not one but two intense chemical reactions, flooding tumors with cell-damaging oxygen molecules. This dual attack overwhelms cancer cells with oxidative stress while sparing healthy tissue.
Massive asteroid impact 6.3 million years ago left giant glass field in Brazil
For the first time ever, scientists have uncovered a vast field of tektites in Brazil — mysterious glassy fragments forged when a powerful extraterrestrial object slammed into Earth about 6.3 million years ago. Named “geraisites” after Minas Gerais, where they were first found, these dark, aerodynamic droplets of natural glass stretch across more than 900 kilometers and may mark one of South America’s most significant ancient impact events.
Jupiter’s moons may have formed with the ingredients for life
Jupiter’s icy moons may have been seeded with the chemical ingredients for life from the very beginning. An international team of scientists modeled how complex organic molecules—essential building blocks for biology—could have formed in the swirling disk of gas and dust around the young Sun and later been carried into Jupiter’s own moon-forming disk. Their results suggest that up to half of the icy material that built moons like Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto may have delivered freshly made organic compounds without being chemically destroyed.
For the first time, light mimics a Nobel Prize quantum effect
Scientists have pulled off a feat long considered out of reach: getting light to mimic the famous quantum Hall effect. In their experiment, photons drift sideways in perfectly defined, quantized steps—just like electrons do in powerful magnetic fields. Because these steps depend only on nature’s fundamental constants, they could become a new gold standard for ultra-precise measurements. The discovery also hints at tougher, more reliable quantum photonic technologies.
From Quantum Spam to Quantum Minds: Why the 'Best' Revolution in Physics Is Only Getting Started
Physicist Paul Davies looks back at the past century of quantum mechanics—the most disruptive theory in the history of modern science.
B-WISER invites girls to spark science curiosity this summer
Girls in grades 7-10 can explore STEM fields at the B-WISER summer camp in Wooster, offering labs, activities and college-readiness seminars.
The hidden science and beauty of bird feathers
LUNENBURG — Bird feathers are among nature’s most extraordinary creations — engineered for flight, designed for survival and often dazzling in beauty.
The Science of Spa
A look at what happens in our bodies and minds when we swap jeans and sneakers for robes and slippers.
Science history: Stephen Hawking writes a tiny paper — and turns our understanding of black holes inside out
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.
Science history: Stephen Hawking writes a tiny paper — and turns our understanding of black holes inside out
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.
Kansas political science professor reacts to U.S. attacks on Iran
After U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, the effects could be felt even in Kansas.
Local political science experts weigh in after U.S. and Israel attack Iran
As events continue to unfold after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, local political science experts are weighing in.Notre Dame professor of History
The Recipe for Innovation? An Alliance Between Art and Science.
Three tips to help organizations build bridges between creative and systematic thinkers.
Trump Is Attacking Climate Science. Scientists Are Fighting Back.
It’s easy, looking at the past year, to see the damage the administration has done. But researchers are also stepping up, trying to fill the gaps.
Political Science professor warns of long-term economic fallout from US attack on Iran
A Park University political science professor says Americans likely won't feel the full consequences of the recent U.S. military attack for months down the road.
Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture?
Decades of research has shown promise for using microbiome science to solve several problems facing agriculture, but these findings have not yet been translated to practical recommendations for growers, ...
Giant Study Reveals The Secret to Heart Health, And It's Not Low-Carb or Low-Fat
There's another factor that may matter more.
Giant Study Reveals The Secret to Heart Health, And It's Not Low-Carb or Low-Fat
There's another factor that may matter more.
Slap You With Science! Weekend tie dye coat edition 2-28-2026
Google launches $30 million AI initiative for climate science
Google will invest $30 million in AI to revolutionize climate science, global health, and innovative advances.
Cutting Back on Sugary Drinks May Have Mental Health Benefits For Teens
A healthy way to ease anxiety.
‘Science maniac’ wires 400 car batteries together in extreme backyard experiment to see what would happen
Trending News: An extreme backyard high-current experiment: YouTuber Styropyro Anthony wires 400 car batteries to deliver over 150,000 amps, with dramatic ferrofluid and metal tests, exploring the physics of extreme currents.
Something very strange is happening under Greenland’s ice | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The phenomenon was described by a professor as similar to "a pot of boiling pasta" – and it's happening to solid ice.
What the science says about social media addiction in minors
About 95% of teens and almost 40% of children ages 8 to 12 use social media, the director of Johns Hopkins' Center for Adolescent Health said
What the science says about social media addiction in minors
About 95% of teens and almost 40% of children ages 8 to 12 use social media, the director of Johns Hopkins' Center for Adolescent Health said
Boykoff: Dear National Science Foundation
Plans to shutter NCAR are misguided. Through this call to destruction, we effectively squander opportunities here in the U.S. for security, prosperity and positive change. Execution of this action …
The first animals on Earth had no skeletons and that changes everything
Sponges may be ancient, but their timeline has been murky. New research suggests the earliest sponges were soft and skeleton-free, explaining why their fossils don’t appear until much later. By analyzing hundreds of genes and modeling how skeletons evolved, scientists found that mineralized spicules arose separately in different sponge lineages. The discovery rewrites the story of how the first reef-building animals—and possibly the first animals of all—emerged.
Textbooks challenged by new discovery about how cells divide
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new way that giant embryonic cells divide—without relying on the classic “purse-string” ring long thought essential for splitting a cell in two. Studying zebrafish embryos, researchers found that instead of forming a fully closed contractile ring, cells use a clever “mechanical ratchet” system.
A major climate hope in Antarctica just melted away
A popular climate theory suggested that melting Antarctic glaciers would release iron into the ocean, sparking algae blooms that pull carbon dioxide from the air. New field data from West Antarctica reveal that meltwater provides far less iron than scientists once believed. Instead, most of the iron comes from deep ocean water and sediments, not from the melting ice itself. The discovery raises new questions about how Antarctica influences climate change.
How the body really ages: 7 million cells mapped across 21 organs
Scientists have built a massive cellular atlas showing how aging reshapes the body across 21 organs. Studying nearly 7 million cells, they found that aging starts earlier than expected and unfolds in a coordinated way throughout the body. About a quarter of cell types change in number over time, and many of these shifts differ between males and females. The research also highlights shared genetic “hotspots” that could become targets for anti-aging therapies.
Science news this week: 'Spiderwebs' on Mars, tigers' return to Kazakhstan, and 2,000-year-old skull with permanently blackened teeth
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.
Annual Community Day introduces young people to science and engineering
To kick off National Engineers Week, the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science invited hundreds of elementary, middle and high school students...
Forever Chemicals May Not Be So “Forever” After All, Scientists Say - Futura-Sciences
Known as PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – these synthetic molecules have been used since the 1940s for their water-resistant and greaseproof properties. They can be found in clothing, upholstered furniture, nonstick pans, food packaging, and even firefighting foams. The problem? Their carbon-fluorine bond is so stable that it...
Your morning coffee could one day help fight cancer
Scientists at Texas A&M are turning an everyday pick-me-up into a high-tech medical switch. By combining caffeine with CRISPR gene editing, researchers have created a system that allows cells to be programmed in advance — and then activated simply by consuming a small dose of caffeine from coffee, chocolate, or soda. The approach, known as chemogenetics, lets scientists precisely turn gene-editing activity on and off inside targeted cells, including powerful immune T cells that can fight cancer.
Waking Up at 5am Could Make You More Productive, But There's a Catch
Here's what sleep science has to say.
Ontario Science Centre’s new home is smaller, worse and probably pricier
None of the Ford government’s main claims about this new facility at Ontario Place appear to be true
500 students show off work at the Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair
Harnessing data science for health discovery and innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa)
Communications Medicine - Xiong et al. discuss the Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa, a US-Africa partnership aiming to transform health via innovative data science....
Harnessing data science for health discovery and innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa)
Communications Medicine - Xiong et al. discuss the Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa, a US-Africa partnership aiming to transform health via innovative data science....
Scientists discover microbe that breaks a fundamental rule of the genetic code
Scientists at UC Berkeley have discovered a microbe that bends one of biology’s most sacred rules. Instead of treating a specific three-letter DNA code as a clear “stop” signal, this methane-producing archaeon sometimes reads it as a green light—adding an unusual amino acid and continuing to build the protein. The result is a kind of genetic coin flip: two different proteins can emerge from the same code, influenced partly by environmental conditions.
Morehouse to play key role in $457M National Science Foundation project
Read Morehouse to play key role in $457M National Science Foundation project by Adrianne Murchison for SaportaReport here.
Glyphosate is driving a rift in MAHA. Here’s what the science says about its effects on health
The Trump administration wants to boost manufacturing of glyphosate, the world’s most common weed killer. Here’s what that could mean for health
Glyphosate is driving a rift in MAHA. Here’s what the science says about its effects on health
The Trump administration wants to boost manufacturing of glyphosate, the world’s most common weed killer. Here’s what that could mean for health
February 27, 2026
A new simulation shows large amounts of hydrogen in our planet’s core. Scientists report on what they found in 290-million-year-old vomit. Plus, a comedic play and a 20-year neurology study explore what we can do to prevent dementia and cognitive decline. And, a federal law aims to close the legal loophole that lets stores sell THC products from hemp.
The evidence points to a packed Forensic Science Day
Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Ella Hodges, looking very science-y in her lab coat, couldn’t contain her zeal as she stood in front of […]
Lightning 'Whistler' Detected on Mars For The First Time, Scientists Report
Implications for astrobiology.
70% of European soils are degraded: experts warn of a hidden biodiversity crisis - Futura-Sciences
Pesticides are the products used to eliminate unwanted plants and animals. Agriculture has relied on them for decades. Over time, however, doubts have grown. Research has confirmed what many feared: pesticide use comes with unintended consequences, including risks to human health – particularly for those who handle these chemicals regularly....
Pioneering AI for Science: Why UT is a Digital Twin Powerhouse
After more than a decade of advances in AI, mathematics and supercomputing, UT is shaping the future of digital twins — bringing together researchers across campus to deploy physics‑informed, AI‑powered models for energy, healthcare, national security and natural hazard mitigation.
The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: Europe should pick up talent fleeing the US
Editorial: The president’s cuts have defunded and alienated thousands of American scientists. Europe can benefit, if it makes the right offer
The Thrill of Science in 2042
The Thrill of Science in 2042: A science historian explains how science got its groove back. A fictional dispatch from the future.
Forensic Science Day 2026
About 2,600 high school and community college students were expected to visit the Grand Canyon University campus on Thursday for Forensic Science Day. They toured […]
Dragon Splashes Down and Returns Science, Cargo
At 11:44 p.m. PST, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of California, marking the return of the company’s 33rd Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station for NASA.
Science is political
In my very first biology class here at Case Western Reserve University, we covered a brief history of evolutionary science. During this lecture, we learned about Aristotle and his form of evolutionary thinking, which is a simple ranking of all living organisms. This was dubbed the scala naturae, or the “Great Chain of Being,” and...
Eckerd College marine science students and their professor publish research paper despite interruptions
News | Eckerd College
Measles and echo chambers, fresh science, and more
Behind the Curtain (Feb 27)
What happened when this scientist lived 100 days underwater will surprise you - Futura-Sciences
Dituri, a 55 year old biomedical engineer and associate professor at the University of South Florida, had spent those 100 days living and working in Jules’ Undersea Lodge, a 100 square foot steel and glass habitat sitting 22 feet below the surface of the Emerald Lagoon. He entered on March...
Science of sex and gender being misrepresented by Trump officials, experts warn
Scientists say crackdown on gender-affirming care could have impact on healthcare of all Americans
Coachella Valley Students Shine at Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair, Top Winners Advance to State and International Competition
Students from across the Coachella Valley showcased innovative research at the Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair. Top winners will move on to the st
GW Research Associate Selected for Digital Science Communication Fellowship | GW Today | The George Washington University
Aline Maybank will help expand public understanding of environmental health through her work.
Scientists discover diet that tricks the body into burning fat without exercise
Researchers found that cutting two amino acids common in animal protein—methionine and cysteine—made mice burn significantly more energy. The boost in heat production was nearly as powerful as constant exposure to cold temperatures. The mice didn’t eat less or exercise more; they simply generated more heat in their beige fat. The discovery hints that diet alone might activate the body’s calorie-burning machinery.
A lost moon may have created Titan and Saturn’s rings
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may have been born in a colossal cosmic crash. New research suggests Titan formed when two older moons slammed together hundreds of millions of years ago—an event so violent it reshaped Saturn’s entire moon system and may have indirectly sparked the formation of its iconic rings. Clues come from Titan’s unusual orbit, its surprisingly smooth surface, and the strange behavior of the tumbling moon Hyperion.
Scientists turn methane into medicine in stunning breakthrough
Scientists have unveiled a breakthrough way to turn natural gas—long burned as fuel—into valuable chemical building blocks for medicines and other high-demand products. By designing a clever iron-based catalyst powered by LED light, researchers managed to activate stubborn molecules like methane and transform them into complex compounds, even creating the hormone therapy drug dimestrol directly from methane for the first time.
USU College of Allied Health Sciences Graduate Plays Key Role in Lifesaving Response
Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Adam Altreche, a 2023 USU graduate, utilized his military medical training to revive an unresponsive man ...
Brilliance at Sector 6: Philip Ryan helps lead X-ray scattering for quantum science
Physicist Philip Ryan and his colleagues at Argonne National Laboratory utilize X-ray scattering and the upgraded Advanced Photon Source to shape the future of quantum science.
How LabOS AI-powered smart goggles could reduce human error in science
A new wearable AI system watches your hands through smart glasses, guiding experiments and stopping mistakes before they happen
COSI’s ‘Science Behind Pixar’ explores STEM in film
COSI’s “Science Behind Pixar” exhibit runs through Memorial Day.
Column | New dietary guidelines promise science over bias — but come up short
The Trump administration says it wants evidence driving nutrition conclusions, but bias keeps getting in the way.
Scientists confirm a mysterious “cosmic barcode” hidden near black holes - Futura-Sciences
It is hard to believe, but it has already been ten years since the first detection of a gravitational wave source. Named GW150914, after the date of its observation on 14 September 2015, the signal reached Earth and opened an entirely new chapter in astronomy. It marked the first direct...
Science history: Carbon-14 is discovered, opening a window into past civilizations
Martin Kamen and Samuel Ruben's discovery of the radioactive isotope carbon-14 in 1940 helped usher in a new era of dating artifacts from past civilizations.
From Lab Notes to Storybooks: Hofstra Alumna Blends Science and Creativity
Carissa Kissoon, BA, ’23; MS, ’24, has shown that science and storytelling can naturally complement each other. A Hofstra University alumna who earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Biology, Kissoon has built a career that bridges environmental science, education, and creativi
Angelo State Natural History Collections connect the community and researchers to science worldwide — Annual public open house on March 3rd
Ducks spend morning teaching science to nearly 7,000 students
On Thursday, students watched Ducks players practice on the ice, who then led demonstrations of the properties of electricity and circuitry.
Scientists compared dinosaurs to mammals for decades but missed this key difference
Baby dinosaurs weren’t coddled like lion cubs or elephant calves—they were more like prehistoric latchkey kids. New research suggests that young dinosaurs quickly struck out on their own, forming kid-only groups and surviving without much parental help, while their massive parents lived entirely different lives. Because juveniles and adults ate different foods, faced different predators, and moved through different parts of the landscape, they may have functioned almost like separate species within the same ecosystem.
Anthropic says it won't concede to military's terms for use of AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said on Thursday the company "cannot in good conscience accede" to the military's terms over the use of Claude.
Science and the Art of Paying Attention
From the daily newsletter: a science columnist on how everyday life changes when you start noticing things with a fresh perspective.
The Science of It: Making Sparks Fly with the Oudin Coil
The Science of It: Making Sparks Fly with the Oudin Coil
The Science of It: Lighting Up Circuits For Spark STEMFest in February
The Science of It: Lighting Up Circuits For Spark STEMFest in February
The science of Ramadan fasting
UC Riverside’s Dr. Sherif Hassan breaks down the medical benefits and potential risks of fasting.