Meteorite Hunters Scour Ohio for Fragments of 7-Ton Space Rock that Crashed Into Earth
An estimated 7‑ton meteoroid exploded over Ohio on March 17, producing a bright fireball and a sonic boom heard across the Midwest. The rock, roughly 6 feet in diameter, fragmented on impact, scattering black, fusion‑crusted pieces that residents and professional meteorite hunters have begun collecting. Local finders like December Harris and collectors such as Roberto Vargas reported discovering several specimens, some deemed museum‑quality. The hunt continues across private property as enthusiasts seek larger fragments that could weigh up to 20 pounds.
Natural Superlattice 2D Materials‐based Volatile Memristor Promotes Artificial Nociceptor
Researchers have created a volatile memristor using the natural superlattice 2D material BiTiS3, which exploits interlayer coupling and sulfur‑vacancy‑induced lattice distortions to lower ion migration barriers. The device switches at low voltage within nanoseconds, as visualized by in‑situ conductive atomic...
Multifunctional Flexible Sensor with Bionic Micro‐Nano Hierarchical Structure for Dual‐Mode Pressure and Temperature Sensing
The study introduces a bioinspired multifunctional flexible sensor (BMF) that mimics ant, spider, mosquito and lotus leaf structures. Built from MXene‑coated melamine foam and CNT/PVDF nanofiber membrane, it delivers ultra‑high pressure sensitivity of 986.51 kPa⁻¹ across 0–200 kPa and temperature sensitivity of...
A Partially Stripped Succinonitrile Shield Rendering Air‐Stable Li5FeO4 Prelithiation Agent for Dendrite‐Free and Long‐Lifespan Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Researchers introduced a succinonitrile (SN) coating on Li₅FeO₄ (LFO) particles, creating an air‑stable prelithiation additive (LFO@SN). The SN layer suppresses surface alkalization, preserving a high initial charge capacity of 623.8 mAh g⁻¹ after one hour of ambient exposure. In electrolyte, the coating...
Research Progress of Porous Framework‐Based Triplet–Triplet Annihilation Upconversion Materials
The review surveys porous‑framework‑based triplet‑triplet annihilation upconversion (TTA‑UC) materials, emphasizing metal‑organic frameworks (MOFs) and porous aromatic frameworks (PAFs). It explains how these scaffolds improve oxygen resistance and enable solid‑state upconversion. The article details structure‑performance relationships, recent efficiency breakthroughs, and applications...
The Sky Today on Friday, March 20: The Moon Passes Venus on the Vernal Equinox
On March 20, 2026, the Moon will pass five degrees north of Venus, an alignment that coincides with the vernal equinox. While the conjunction occurs at 9 A.M. EDT, the two bodies become visible together in the evening sky, with Venus shining at...
Sustainable Terephthalic Acid Modified Polyimide Binder for Enhanced Li‐Ion Storage in Silicon Nanoparticles (Small 17/2026)
Researchers Yuan Qiao and Ali Reza Kamali introduced a green, scalable polyimide binder modified with terephthalic acid for silicon anodes in lithium‑ion batteries. The binder reinforces electrode integrity, accelerates lithium‑ion kinetics, and boosts both capacity and long‑term cycling stability. Full‑cell...
Strategic Screening of Dopants for Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2 Cathodes: A Computational Roadmap for Sodium‐Ion Battery Innovation
Researchers used machine‑learning potentials and density‑functional theory to evaluate six dopants—Mg2+, Al3+, Ti4+, Zr4+, Nb5+ and Mo6+—in the P2‑type, cobalt‑free Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2 (NNMO) cathode. The study shows that high‑valence dopants (Zr, Nb, Mo) mainly reinforce bulk structural stability while preserving energy...
False Online Posts Fuel Self-Diagnosis, Says Study
Researchers from the University of East Anglia and NHS Norfolk and Suffolk examined 5,057 social‑media posts and found high rates of misinformation about ADHD and autism, especially on TikTok. The study reported 52% of ADHD‑related TikTok videos and 41% of...
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[Comment] Physiologically Guided CABG in Valve Surgery
Fractional flow reserve (FFR) provides a more precise physiological assessment of coronary lesions than angiography alone, and its wire‑based use has improved PCI outcomes. Angiography‑derived FFR extends this functional insight without pressure wires, showing strong correlation with invasive measurements. In...
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[Comment] Should We Keep Pushing a High Fluid Intake in Kidney Stones?
High fluid intake remains the cornerstone for preventing kidney stones, yet patient adherence is consistently low. Systematic reviews and a recent 2026 randomized trial confirm that adequate hydration reduces stone recurrence, but practical, behavioral, and environmental barriers limit real‑world effectiveness....
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[Editorial] Making Treatment for Obesity More Equitable
2026 could be a watershed year for obesity treatment as GLP‑1 receptor agonists cement their role after a decade of clinical success. The global market for weight‑loss drugs is forecast to hit US$150 billion by 2035, reflecting soaring demand. More than...
Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Help Better Preserve Cognitive Function than Refined
A two‑year analysis of 656 overweight adults aged 55‑75 in the PREDIMED‑Plus trial found that participants who regularly consumed virgin olive oil exhibited better preservation of cognitive function and greater gut‑microbiome diversity than those who used refined olive oil. The...
Does Lithium Work for Memory Loss? Experts Answer 4 Key Questions
A two‑year pilot trial published in JAMA Neurology found that low‑dose oral lithium (150‑300 mg daily) slowed verbal memory decline in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. The neuroprotective benefit was most pronounced in participants who tested positive for amyloid‑beta, a...
NIH Invests $150 Million in Human-Based Research to Reduce Use of Animal Models
The National Institutes of Health announced a $150 million investment in the new Complement‑ARIE program to develop and standardize human‑focused research tools, known as new approach methodologies (NAMs). The initiative will fund technology development centers, a data hub, and a validation...
The Best Places to Look for Alien Life: Scientists Identify 45 Earth-Like Worlds to Explore
A consortium of astronomers has announced the identification of 45 Earth‑like exoplanets that reside within the habitable zones of their host stars. The planets were selected from data gathered by space‑based missions such as Kepler, TESS, and ground‑based surveys, focusing...
Hormone Linked to Morning Sickness May Help Reduce Alcohol Intake
Researchers from Denmark and collaborators reported that the hormone GDF15, known for causing nausea in early pregnancy, appears to rise in response to chronic alcohol consumption and may act as a feedback signal limiting intake. Small human studies at Oktoberfest...
Modifying T Cell Receptor Improves Targeted Cancer Therapy
Researchers from UCLA, Stanford, Utah, and Columbia have engineered T cell receptors to strengthen catch‑bond interactions with prostate cancer antigens, improving cytotoxic function. By altering just one or two amino acids in the TCR, the modified cells exhibit longer bond...
Author Correction: A PP1–PP2A Phosphatase Relay Controls Mitotic Progression
The authors of the Nature paper on the PP1‑PP2A phosphatase relay have issued a correction after a reader spotted a duplicated anti‑HA blot in Extended Data Fig. 7c. The duplicated image, originally a copy of panel e, has been replaced with the...
Elusive ‘Nuclear Clocks’ Tick Closer to Reality — After Decades in the Making
Physicists are nearing the first functional nuclear clock, which would keep time by measuring energy transitions in the nucleus of thorium‑229. A 2024 experiment finally pinpointed the elusive nuclear transition, unlocking the key to the device. Researchers worldwide are now...
Lab-Grown Oesophagus Restores Pigs’ Ability to Swallow
Scientists at University College London have engineered bio‑grown oesophageal segments using patient‑derived stem cells and implanted them into minipigs, restoring normal swallowing. The grafts were seeded onto decellularized scaffolds, covered with a biodegradable mesh, and integrated functional muscle, nerves, and...
I Paused My PhD for 11 Years to Help Save Madagascar’s Seas
Ando Rabearisoa left a French PhD in 2009 to launch locally managed marine areas (LMMAs) across Madagascar, expanding them from 33 to 177 sites by 2019. The pilot LMMA recorded a 189% increase in fish biomass over six years, and...
Belly Fat Linked to Heart Failure Risk Even in People with Normal Weight
New research presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026 shows that waist‑circumference and other measures of central obesity are stronger predictors of heart failure than body‑mass index, even among individuals with normal BMI. In a cohort of...
Drug Development Is Booming in China. Should the U.S. View It as a Threat or an Opportunity?
China’s biotech sector is experiencing a rapid surge, now hosting more CAR‑T cell trials than the United States. The growth is driven by a dual‑track regulatory framework that enables fast‑track, investigator‑initiated trials with minimal red tape. U.S. experts warn that...
Magnetic Fields Guide Lab-Grown Blood Vessels Into Precise Patterns for Drug Testing
Researchers at the Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC PAS) and the University of Warsaw have created a magnetic‑field‑driven system that arranges endothelial‑cell‑coated microparticles into predefined lattices, prompting the growth of microvascular networks with precise architecture. By using super‑paramagnetic beads and micromagnets,...
Senator Launches Investigation Into Methane Pollution in the Permian Basin
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse announced a Senate Environment Committee probe into the Permian Basin after MethaneSAT satellite data revealed methane emissions four times higher than EPA estimates. The inquiry targets eight major oil and gas producers, demanding details on monitoring practices...
Clearing the Nanoscale Bottleneck Holding Back Next-Gen Electronics
UCLA researchers have introduced a contact‑induced charge‑transfer doping technique that uses silver‑oxide nanoclusters to dramatically thin the metal‑perovskite interface from roughly 250 nm to under 25 nm, enabling quantum‑mechanical tunneling of electrons. Published in Nature Materials, the method replaces traditional bulk doping,...
Ultra-Thin MoSe₂ Grating Traps Infrared Light in a 40-Nanometer Layer
Polish researchers have created a sub‑wavelength grating from molybdenum diselenide (MoSe₂) that confines infrared light within a 40‑nanometer‑thick layer. The high refractive index of MoSe₂ (≈4.5×) allows the grating to act as a perfect mirror despite its extreme thinness, a...
How Brains Sync for Group Survival
UCLA researchers published in Nature Neuroscience that the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex not only guides an individual mouse’s choices but continuously simulates the behavior of its peers during cold stress. Mice form huddles using four distinct social moves, and when the...
Nitrogen Placement Trials Show Side-Band N Cuts Canola Emergence without Lowering Yield
Research presented by Bourgault agronomist Curtis De Gooijer shows that placing nitrogen in the side band can cut canola emergence by up to 17% without a consistent impact on yield. Over nine years, side‑band and mid‑row nitrogen placements produced statistically...
Molecular Enhancements Help Plants Light up when They're Under Attack
Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences have engineered plants to glow when their immune systems are activated, using a bioluminescent pathway from mushrooms linked to the plant hormones salicylic and jasmonic acid. The genetically modified Nicotiana benthamiana and...
The 45 Planets Most Likely to Host Alien Life, According to Astronomers
Astronomers at Cornell’s Carl Sagan Institute released a catalog of 45 rocky exoplanets that lie within their stars' habitable zones, with a stricter count of 24 when narrower temperature limits are applied. The list highlights familiar targets such as Proxima...
Is This Where Morality Lives in the Brain?
Researchers published in Cell Reports identified the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) as a neural hub for moral consistency. Using fMRI, participants who judged their own and others’ actions similarly showed heightened vmPFC blood flow, while morally inconsistent individuals exhibited reduced...
The Planet’s Warning Signs Are Flashing Red
The author notes that despite the Inflation Reduction Act and post‑Paris Agreement momentum, new research shows global warming has accelerated since 2015, with sea levels rising and glaciers melting faster. Leading scientists, including Katharine Hayhoe, warn that the current rate...
Johns Hopkins Awarded $15M to Develop Platform to Study Neurological Diseases, Screen Chemicals
Johns Hopkins received a five‑year, $15 million NIH grant to build the Drug Research Organoid Intelligence Development Platform (DROIDp). The platform will combine human brain organoids, advanced electrical sensors and AI analytics to evaluate learning, memory and neurotoxicity. It targets Alzheimer’s,...
When Did Plate Tectonics on Earth Begin? New Research Finds some of the Earliest Clues
Researchers have identified the oldest direct evidence of plate motion, dating to about 3.48 billion years ago, by analyzing magnetic signatures in rocks from Western Australia and South Africa. The study shows the Australian craton drifted northward while the South African...
A New Study Questions when People First Reached South America
A new study led by Todd Surovell argues Monte Verde in Chile was occupied only 4,200‑8,200 years ago, far younger than the previously accepted 14,500‑year date that supported a pre‑Clovis presence in South America. The researchers base their claim on...
Earth’s Continental Plates Were Moving 3.48 Billion Years Ago
Researchers analyzing magnetite crystals in Western Australia’s Pilbara region have identified definitive plate movement dating back 3.48 billion years. The rocks show a 2,500‑kilometer poleward drift over a few million years, moving at roughly 47 cm per year—about six times faster than...
PNNL: Robotics and AI Power Biotechnology Advances
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has merged AI with high‑throughput robotics to speed microbial biotechnology development. Researchers adapted the open‑source BacterAI platform to model continuous growth‑boundary conditions, then paired it with a Tecan Fluent liquid‑handling system that can execute thousands of...
Could a Gut Microbe Influence Muscle Strength?
A recent investigation identified the gut bacterium Roseburia inulinivorans as being linked to greater muscle strength in humans, with younger participants showing higher levels of the microbe. Parallel mouse experiments demonstrated that introducing the bacterium boosted grip strength, enlarged muscle...
The Vitamin Deficiency Linked To Chronic Headaches
A Finnish cohort of 2,601 men revealed that 68% were vitamin D deficient, and those with the lowest levels faced twice the risk of chronic headaches compared to men with higher concentrations. The study also noted a seasonal pattern, with headaches...
Portal Space Systems and Paladin Space Plan Debris Removal Service
Portal Space Systems has teamed with Australian startup Paladin Space to launch a commercial orbital‑debris removal service. The partnership will mount Paladin’s Triton payload on Portal’s highly maneuverable Starburst spacecraft, which can change velocity by one kilometre per second. Scheduled...
Qilimanjaro Announces SpeQtrum QaaS for Tri-Modal Quantum Computing
Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech unveiled SpeQtrum QaaS, a cloud‑based platform that grants remote access to a Barcelona data centre housing digital QPUs, analog fluxonium QPUs, and classical HPC accelerators. The tri‑modal architecture blends digital gate‑based processing with continuous‑dynamics analog computation to...
A Galactic Sea
Astronomy Magazine’s latest picture‑of‑the‑day showcases spiral galaxy M106, located roughly 24 million light‑years away in Canes Venatici. The galaxy’s disk appears slightly warped, a relic of a past gravitational encounter. The deep‑field exposure also captures several background galaxies, notably NGC 4217 and NGC 4220....
Eileen Collins on What It Takes to Become Space Shuttle Commander
Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and later command a Space Shuttle, appears on SpaceNews’ Space Minds podcast to discuss the habits and leadership principles that propelled her career. Hosted by David Ariosto, the episode blends personal anecdotes with...
NERSC Issues 2026 Call for AI for Science Proposals
The National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) has launched its 2026 AI for Science call, offering up to 10,000 GPU node hours on the Perlmutter supercomputer and up to 20,000 CPU node hours for AI‑ready dataset generation. The open...
Alice & Bob Reduces Quantum Error Correction Decoding Time via NVIDIA CUDA-Q Integration
Alice & Bob announced a 9.25× speedup in quantum error‑correction decoding by moving simulations from a 16‑core AMD Ryzen CPU to an NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper GPU using the CUDA‑Q platform. The runtime for 100,000 syndrome‑decoding shots fell from 18 hours 2 minutes...
UK Cuts Support for Climate Action Abroad to Fund Military Instead
The UK government announced it will reduce overseas climate finance by more than 10%, cutting the annual allocation to about £2 billion for the next three years. The savings are being redirected to fund the largest peacetime defence budget increase since...
How We Protected the UK and Space in February 2026
In February 2026 the UK National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) logged 66 re‑entries, most of which were satellites, while collision alerts for UK‑licensed assets dropped to 2,117, the lowest figure of the year. The in‑orbit population rose to 33,165 objects,...
Scientists May Have Just Discovered a More Effective Hair Loss Treatment
Scientists introduced TH07, a topical blend of finasteride, minoxidil, and latanoprost, aimed at treating androgenetic alopecia. In a pilot trial of 34 men, the 23 participants receiving TH07 reported 52% dense hair growth and higher satisfaction versus groups using each...