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H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Sea Otters and Sea Lions Along San Mateo Coast, Wildlife Experts Say
NewsMar 12, 2026

H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Sea Otters and Sea Lions Along San Mateo Coast, Wildlife Experts Say

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, previously found in northern elephant seals, has now been confirmed in a sea otter and a sea lion along California's San Mateo coast. The virus carries the A3 mutation, which facilitates mammal‑to‑mammal transmission and originates...

By Los Angeles Times – Climate & Environment
QphoX Launches Quantum Transducer for Distributed Long-Distance Networking
NewsMar 12, 2026

QphoX Launches Quantum Transducer for Distributed Long-Distance Networking

QphoX has released a commercial Quantum Transducer that converts microwave‑based qubit states into optical photons for transmission over standard fiber at room temperature. The device leverages photonic integration, MEMS and superconducting nanofabrication to achieve high‑fidelity, low‑noise state conversion. IBM will...

By Quantum Computing Report
Overlooked Brainstem Pathway Discovered to Control Human Hands
NewsMar 12, 2026

Overlooked Brainstem Pathway Discovered to Control Human Hands

Researchers at UC Riverside have identified a conserved brain‑stem and cervical spinal‑cord circuit that works alongside the cortex to produce fine hand movements. Functional MRI in mice and humans revealed relay centers in the medulla and C3‑C4 propriospinal segments that...

By Neuroscience News
At Wandering Courtyard House, Rebuild Collective and 1+1+ Architects Turn Los Angeles’s Zoning Setbacks Into the Design Itself
NewsMar 12, 2026

At Wandering Courtyard House, Rebuild Collective and 1+1+ Architects Turn Los Angeles’s Zoning Setbacks Into the Design Itself

Rebuild Collective and 1+1+ Architects completed the Wandering Courtyard House in Monterey Park, California, turning mandatory zoning setbacks into a series of outdoor rooms. The 0.15‑acre, single‑family residence, finished in August 2025, features a curving teak deck that adds roughly 1,100 sq ft of...

By The Architect’s Newspaper
Study Finds Livestock Pushing Lions Away From Shared Rangeland in Kenya
NewsMar 12, 2026

Study Finds Livestock Pushing Lions Away From Shared Rangeland in Kenya

A new study of Kenya’s Mara conservancies shows that lions increasingly steer clear of zones where Maasai cattle have recently grazed, even after the herds have moved on. Researchers surveyed seven community‑owned conservancies between 2015 and 2023, covering roughly 69,000...

By Mongabay
Black Label Society and Veeps to Livestream First Live Performance of “Ozzy’s Song”
NewsMar 12, 2026

Black Label Society and Veeps to Livestream First Live Performance of “Ozzy’s Song”

Black Label Society will debut "Ozzy's Song," a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, during their March 27 show at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin. The performance coincides with the release of their new album *Engines of Destruction* and will...

By MetalSucks
Collector Bob Rennie Donates 24 Works to National Gallery of Canada
NewsMar 12, 2026

Collector Bob Rennie Donates 24 Works to National Gallery of Canada

The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa received a gift of 24 contemporary artworks from collector Bob Rennie and his family, bringing their total donations to 284 since 2012. The donation includes 17 pieces by Christopher Williams, two by Kerry James Marshall, four...

By Art in America
Netflix Is Developing a Series About Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
NewsMar 12, 2026

Netflix Is Developing a Series About Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera

Netflix announced a scripted series chronicling the lives of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The drama adapts French author Claire Berest’s biography and will be directed by Patricia Riggen and Gabriel Ripstein, with María Renée Prudencio as head writer. Production is in early...

By Art in America
Researchers Identify Personality Traits that Predict Alcohol Relapse After Treatment
NewsMar 12, 2026

Researchers Identify Personality Traits that Predict Alcohol Relapse After Treatment

French researchers found that the personality trait of novelty‑seeking is the strongest predictor of alcohol relapse within three months after inpatient withdrawal. In a cohort of 76 patients, 29 relapsed and scored higher on novelty‑seeking and lower on harm avoidance,...

By PsyPost
Allowing Atoms to Come and Go Can Open the Door to Better Materials Modeling
NewsMar 12, 2026

Allowing Atoms to Come and Go Can Open the Door to Better Materials Modeling

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers unveiled a novel simulation method that lets atoms be added or removed gradually, mimicking real‑world defect dynamics. Published in Physical Review Letters, the technique accurately models point defects and grain‑boundary structures at finite temperatures. By...

By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
Why You’re Probably Doing Baseline Training Wrong
NewsMar 12, 2026

Why You’re Probably Doing Baseline Training Wrong

Orthopedic surgeon and trail runner Howard Luks warns that many runners mistake comfortable‑feeling runs for proper base training. He explains that cardiovascular fitness (oxygen delivery) and aerobic fitness (oxygen utilization) are distinct, and easy‑day heart rates often sit in the...

By Canadian Running Magazine
The 2026 Oscars Should Have Happened Already and People Are Tired of Waiting
NewsMar 12, 2026

The 2026 Oscars Should Have Happened Already and People Are Tired of Waiting

The 98th Academy Awards will be broadcast on March 15, 2026, more than two months after the new year began. The date results from a cascade of scheduling conflicts, including the Critics Choice Awards, SAG‑AFTRA ceremony, and the Winter Olympics,...

By ComingSoon.net
Major Risk Factor for Rare Early-Onset Dementia Found
NewsMar 12, 2026

Major Risk Factor for Rare Early-Onset Dementia Found

Researchers at VIB and the University of Antwerp have identified a repeat expansion in the GOLGA8A gene as a major genetic risk factor for atypical frontotemporal lobar degeneration with ubiquitin‑positive inclusions (aFTLD‑U). The expansion appears in nearly 60 % of examined...

By Neuroscience News
Pollen-Replacing Feed Strengthens Honey Bee Colonies, Long-Term Study Confirms
NewsMar 12, 2026

Pollen-Replacing Feed Strengthens Honey Bee Colonies, Long-Term Study Confirms

A large‑scale field trial led by Washington State University tested APIX Biosciences' nutritionally complete pollen‑replacing feed across five commercial beekeeping operations in California and Idaho. Colonies receiving the feed showed dramatically lower winter mortality—dropping from 28.8% to 15%—and emerged from...

By Phys.org – Biotechnology
Fossil Relaunches '90s Cult Favorite Big Tic Watch Design for Spring 2026
NewsMar 12, 2026

Fossil Relaunches '90s Cult Favorite Big Tic Watch Design for Spring 2026

Fossil is reviving its iconic Big Tic watch line for Spring 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the original Y2K‑era design. The rollout includes a limited‑edition Y2K model priced between $170 and $195, a sleek Machine version at $195‑$220, and a World...

By Complex – Style
The Most Common Reasons Marathoners Stop in Medical Tents on Race Day Might Surprise You, According to a Sports Medicine...
NewsMar 12, 2026

The Most Common Reasons Marathoners Stop in Medical Tents on Race Day Might Surprise You, According to a Sports Medicine...

At the 2023 New York City Marathon, medical staff treated roughly 1,500 runners at the finish‑line tent. Sports‑medicine physician Dr. Jeremy Roberts identified the five most common conditions that send marathoners to medical care: hypoglycemia, hypovolemia, hyponatremia, hypothermia and hyperthermia....

By Runners World
NASA Clears Its Artemis Moon Rocket for an April Launch with Four Astronauts Following Repairs
NewsMar 12, 2026

NASA Clears Its Artemis Moon Rocket for an April Launch with Four Astronauts Following Repairs

NASA announced that the Artemis II Space Launch System rocket has passed its final flight‑readiness review and is slated for a launch as early as April 1, following repairs that sealed hydrogen leaks and corrected a helium‑flow fault. The 322‑foot vehicle will...

By Phys.org - Space News
Patients 50 Years and Older Satisfied with ACL Reconstruction
NewsMar 12, 2026

Patients 50 Years and Older Satisfied with ACL Reconstruction

A recent AAOS presentation revealed that patients aged 50 and older experience high satisfaction after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, with 91.5% meeting expectations. The NYU Langone Health retrospective study of 155 cases reported a 7.1% graft‑failure rate and a...

By Healio
Jennifer Aniston, Jon Hamm, & Zoey Deutch’s Sex Comedy Movie Sets Release Date
NewsMar 12, 2026

Jennifer Aniston, Jon Hamm, & Zoey Deutch’s Sex Comedy Movie Sets Release Date

Sony Pictures Classics announced the theatrical release of the raunchy comedy "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass" for July 10, 2026. The film stars Jennifer Aniston and Jon Hamm playing fictionalized versions of themselves, with Zoey Deutch leading as...

By ComingSoon.net
ORNL and Kairos Power Partner to Advance Deployment of Next-Gen Nuclear Energy
NewsMar 12, 2026

ORNL and Kairos Power Partner to Advance Deployment of Next-Gen Nuclear Energy

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Kairos Power have signed a $27 million partnership to fast‑track the development of Kairos’s fluoride‑salt‑cooled, high‑temperature reactor, known as Hermes. The collaboration gives ORNL access to its specialized facilities for fuel testing, component manufacturing, and remote‑maintenance...

By Quality Digest
3D-Printing Platform Rapidly Produces Complex Electric Machines
NewsMar 12, 2026

3D-Printing Platform Rapidly Produces Complex Electric Machines

MIT researchers have built a multimaterial extrusion 3‑D printer with four independent extruders that can handle conductive, magnetic and dielectric feedstocks. Using this platform they printed a fully functional linear electric motor in about three hours, employing five different materials...

By Quality Digest
Bankston Extends The Streaks Range by YSG – The Local Project
NewsMar 12, 2026

Bankston Extends The Streaks Range by YSG – The Local Project

Bankston has expanded its The Streaks architectural‑hardware collection with four new designs created alongside Sydney studio YSG. The additions feature two sliding‑door kits and two DDA‑compliant levers and locks, all finished in natural timber bands and a patinated bronze that...

By The Local Project
The Direct Line From Devo to ‘Hoppers’
NewsMar 12, 2026

The Direct Line From Devo to ‘Hoppers’

Mark Mothersbaugh, co‑founder of Devo and veteran composer of animated scores, is scoring Pixar’s latest feature “Hoppers,” an ecological adventure about animals defending their habitat. The six‑month project, done while touring with Devo, required him to create cohesive themes that...

By IndieWire
Beabadoobee Taps the Marías for “All I Did Was Dream of You”
NewsMar 12, 2026

Beabadoobee Taps the Marías for “All I Did Was Dream of You”

Indie‑rock singer beabadoobee has dropped the single “All I Did Was Dream of You,” enlisting dream‑pop trio the Marías for vocal harmonies. The track’s video, co‑directed by her partner Jake Erland and Lithuanian filmmaker AboveGround, was filmed across Vilnius, juxtaposing...

By Alternative Press
This Is the Trendy London Neighborhood Most Travelers Miss—And It Has Michelin-Starred Dining and Historic Charm
NewsMar 12, 2026

This Is the Trendy London Neighborhood Most Travelers Miss—And It Has Michelin-Starred Dining and Historic Charm

Clerkenwell, a central London district in the Borough of Islington, has emerged as a must‑visit neighborhood thanks to its thriving culinary scene, historic architecture, and vibrant arts venues. Visitors can stay in boutique hotels such as The Rookery, dine at...

By Travel + Leisure
Swiss Side Refreshes Gravon Carbon 500 Gravel Wheels with 50 Mm Rims and Lower Price
NewsMar 12, 2026

Swiss Side Refreshes Gravon Carbon 500 Gravel Wheels with 50 Mm Rims and Lower Price

Swiss Side unveiled the Gravon Carbon 500 V2, an aero‑focused gravel wheelset featuring a 50 mm deep hooked carbon rim and a 24 mm internal width. The updated design trims weight to 1,620 g, a claimed 126 g reduction, while supporting 35‑65 mm tires. Priced at €1,199...

By Escape Collective
Seeing the Brain in a Different Light
NewsMar 12, 2026

Seeing the Brain in a Different Light

Researchers at Kyushu University have introduced SeeDB‑Live, an isotonic optical‑clearing medium based on bovine serum albumin that renders brain tissue transparent while preserving normal neuronal function. The solution, refined after screening nearly 100 compounds, enables three‑fold brighter fluorescence imaging in...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
New Insights Into Battery Failure
NewsMar 12, 2026

New Insights Into Battery Failure

Engineers at NJIT and partners in the U.S. and Singapore have shown that lithium dendrites inside batteries are not soft but brittle, snapping like dry spaghetti. The team harvested dendrites from operating cells, measured their mechanical strength, and paired the...

By Engineering.com
One of the World's Rarest Turtles Washes Up in Texas, Covered in Living Organisms and in Desperate Need of Help
NewsMar 12, 2026

One of the World's Rarest Turtles Washes Up in Texas, Covered in Living Organisms and in Desperate Need of Help

A critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle washed ashore near Galveston, Texas, heavily encrusted with barnacles, algae and other epibionts. Rescuers from the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research (GCSTR) and veterinarians from the Houston Zoo provided emergency care and...

By Yahoo Finance – Finance News
Do You Believe in Green Chemistry?
NewsMar 12, 2026

Do You Believe in Green Chemistry?

The article argues that belief in green chemistry is essential for its broader adoption, noting that the 12 principles introduced in 1998 remain peripheral in many sectors. It highlights how educators’ values shape students’ perception of sustainable practices, turning safety...

By Chemical & Engineering News (ACS)
TAG Heuer Appoints Béatrice Goasglas as CEO
NewsMar 12, 2026

TAG Heuer Appoints Béatrice Goasglas as CEO

Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer announced that Béatrice Goasglas will assume the role of chief executive officer on May 1, 2026. Goasglas, who joined the brand in 2018 and has held senior positions across digital, Asia‑Pacific and the Americas, is...

By Revolution Watch
High-Fat Diets May Allow Gut Bacteria to Infiltrate the Brain
NewsMar 12, 2026

High-Fat Diets May Allow Gut Bacteria to Infiltrate the Brain

A recent PLOS Biology study shows that a high‑fat diet induces gut dysbiosis and increased intestinal permeability in mice, allowing live bacteria to migrate directly to the brain via the vagus nerve. The bacterial presence was reversible when mice returned...

By Neuroscience News
KPop Demon Hunters Directors Officially on Board for Sequel
NewsMar 12, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters Directors Officially on Board for Sequel

Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have confirmed that directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return to helm the sequel to the hit animated feature *KPop Demon Hunters*. The duo also signed a multi‑year deal with Netflix, promising additional collaborations...

By Tor.com
Uncanny Valley: The Oil Paintings of the Late Eyvind Earle Still Have A Resounding Influence on Artists & Viewers Today
NewsMar 12, 2026

Uncanny Valley: The Oil Paintings of the Late Eyvind Earle Still Have A Resounding Influence on Artists & Viewers Today

Eyelid‑spanning artist Eyvind Earle turned his mythic vision into iconic oil landscapes that still shape visual storytelling. His work for Disney, especially the hand‑painted backgrounds of Sleeping Beauty, redefined fairytale aesthetics while nearly bankrupting the studio’s animation unit. Beyond film, Earle’s linocut Christmas...

By Hi‑Fructose
John Balsdon and Grenadier Take on the West Africa Driving Record
NewsMar 12, 2026

John Balsdon and Grenadier Take on the West Africa Driving Record

British adventurer John Balsdon is leading a record‑breaking overland drive from Nordkapp, Norway to Cape Agulhas, South Africa, aiming to beat the 1984 Cape‑to‑Cape time of 28 days and 13 hours. The expedition will use two INEOS Grenadier diesel 4×4s...

By Expedition Portal
Thomas J Price’s Tallest Sculpture Rises Outside London’s V&A East
NewsMar 12, 2026

Thomas J Price’s Tallest Sculpture Rises Outside London’s V&A East

Thomas J. Price unveiled his largest work yet, the 18‑foot bronze sculpture *A Place Beyond*, outside the soon‑to‑open V&A East in London. The figure, a casually dressed woman without a smartphone, challenges classical sculpture conventions and highlights everyday identity. The...

By Artnet News
Brain Atlas Maps Epigenetic Changes Associated with Aging in Mice
NewsMar 12, 2026

Brain Atlas Maps Epigenetic Changes Associated with Aging in Mice

Scientists at the Salk Institute released the most comprehensive single‑cell atlas of epigenetic aging in the mouse brain, profiling over 200,000 cells across eight regions and 36 cell types with methylation, chromatin conformation, and spatial transcriptomics. The map uncovers cell‑type...

By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Cigarette Mom Rock Is The Newest Music Genre & We Are Here For All Interpretations
NewsMar 12, 2026

Cigarette Mom Rock Is The Newest Music Genre & We Are Here For All Interpretations

The term "Cigarette Mom Rock" has emerged on social media as a tongue‑in‑cheek label for the music that many 1990s‑era mothers played while driving around with a cigarette. The genre is positioned as a feminine counterpart to the more widely...

By Scary Mommy
Is It Safe to Travel to Jamaica Right Now? Here’s What Travelers Should Know
NewsMar 12, 2026

Is It Safe to Travel to Jamaica Right Now? Here’s What Travelers Should Know

The U.S. State Department has lowered Jamaica’s travel advisory to Level 2, urging travelers to exercise increased caution rather than reconsidering the trip entirely. The advisory highlights persistent violent crime, limited health‑care capacity, and natural‑disaster exposure, especially after Hurricane Melissa. Government...

By Travel + Leisure
Lee Martindale (1949–2026)
NewsMar 12, 2026

Lee Martindale (1949–2026)

Lee Martindale, a Kentucky‑born short‑fiction writer and editor, died on March 10, 2026 after a brief illness. She broke into publishing at 43 with the story “YearBride” and subsequently appeared in prominent fantasy anthologies such as Sword and Sorceress and Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Fantasy....

By Locus Magazine
Caroline Goodall’s Storm Rider Sci-Fi Movie Is ‘Waterworld Meets Hunger Games’ | Interview
NewsMar 12, 2026

Caroline Goodall’s Storm Rider Sci-Fi Movie Is ‘Waterworld Meets Hunger Games’ | Interview

Storm Rider: Legend of Hammerhead, a sci‑fi disaster adventure starring Caroline Goodall, Marco Ilsø and James Cosmo, is slated for a March 13 2026 theatrical release. The film blends post‑apocalyptic world‑building with steampunk aesthetics, drawing comparisons to Waterworld and The Hunger Games....

By ComingSoon.net
Ferraro’s Ristorante to Host Easter Dinner on April 5
NewsMar 12, 2026

Ferraro’s Ristorante to Host Easter Dinner on April 5

Ferraro’s Ristorante is hosting a special Easter dinner on Sunday, April 5, offering a three‑course, spring‑focused Italian menu priced at $75 per adult. Guests can choose from a range of antipasti, secondi, and dolci that highlight seasonal ingredients such as...

By FSR Magazine
Waimea Plantation Cottages: Where “Ohana” Gather and Island Memories Are Made
NewsMar 12, 2026

Waimea Plantation Cottages: Where “Ohana” Gather and Island Memories Are Made

Waimea Plantation Cottages, a historic ocean‑front resort dating to 1884, offers restored plantation homes across 43 acres for families seeking multigenerational getaways on Kauai. The property blends authentic Hawaiian heritage with modern amenities, accommodating two to ten guests per cottage...

By eTurboNews
Deep Underground, a Telescope May Soon Detect Ghosts of Stars that Died Before Earth Existed
NewsMar 12, 2026

Deep Underground, a Telescope May Soon Detect Ghosts of Stars that Died Before Earth Existed

Japan’s Super‑Kamiokande detector has received a major upgrade that dramatically improves its ability to detect the diffuse supernova neutrino background – the faint, ancient neutrino glow from every core‑collapse supernova in the universe. The enhancement, involving denser photomultiplier coverage and...

By Phys.org - Space News
The 7 Best Outdoor Recliners, According to Our Editors
NewsMar 12, 2026

The 7 Best Outdoor Recliners, According to Our Editors

Elle Décor’s editors round up seven top outdoor recliners, highlighting design, material quality, and functional features such as built‑in wheels, removable canopies, and varying recline positions. The list spans premium options from hand‑woven webbing to FSC‑certified teak, with some models offering...

By ELLE Decor
Stinner’s Gibraltar Podium Is Built for Riders Not Chasing the Trends
NewsMar 12, 2026

Stinner’s Gibraltar Podium Is Built for Riders Not Chasing the Trends

Stinner’s Gibraltar Podium brings the company’s custom‑grade titanium expertise to a production line, offering a stock version of its flagship Gibraltar model. The frame features straight‑gauge TIG‑welded titanium, a relaxed geometry, and UDH‑compatible dropouts, positioning it for stable, comfortable all‑road riding....

By Bicycling
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Loved These Jeans—Now, I Do Too
NewsMar 12, 2026

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Loved These Jeans—Now, I Do Too

Levi’s Wedgie Bootcut Jeans, the 517 silhouette, have resurfaced as a modern classic after being the preferred denim of 1990s style icon Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Originally a men’s cut, Levi’s now offers a women’s version featuring 99% cotton and 1%...

By ELLE
Feature Doc ‘Wilding’ Debuts April 22 on PBS, PBS App
NewsMar 12, 2026

Feature Doc ‘Wilding’ Debuts April 22 on PBS, PBS App

PBS will broadcast the feature documentary *Wilding* on April 22, 2026, across its television channel, website, and app. The film chronicles a 20‑year rewilding project on a 400‑year‑old English estate, where owners introduced native wildlife to restore soil health and...

By Media Play News
The Popular Whakarewarewa Forest Loop ‘Great Ride’ Is Now 100% on Dirt Thanks to a $500,000 Investment
NewsMar 12, 2026

The Popular Whakarewarewa Forest Loop ‘Great Ride’ Is Now 100% on Dirt Thanks to a $500,000 Investment

The Whakarewareta Forest Loop, a 35 km beginner‑friendly mountain bike route in Rotorua, has been fully converted to off‑road singletrack after a $500,000 investment. The project replaced the remaining 6 km of paved bike path along State Highway 5 with purpose‑built trail sections...

By Singletracks