Science

Scientists at the University of Osaka have developed a gyroscopic wave energy converter that could convert up to 50% of wave energy into electricity. Computer simulations suggest gyroscopes can maintain high efficiency across varying ocean conditions, offering a significant advance over traditional

Geologists in Brazil have uncovered a 900-kilometer strewn field of tektites—glass orbs formed by a meteorite strike 6.3 million years ago. Despite the evidence, the impact crater has vanished, challenging long-held assumptions about Earth’s geologic memory.

Researchers from China have used cryo-electron microscopy to map the 3D structure of a vital egg cell component called the cytoplasmic lattice. This discovery reveals how the lattice assembles and functions, offering new insights into fertility and inherited reproductive disorders.

NASA’s Earth Observatory documented vibrant rainbow-colored lakes in Namibia’s Etosha Pan in 2011 after the Ekuma and Oshigambo rivers flooded. The ephemeral phenomenon, caused by algae blooms in shallow water, transformed the salt flat into a kaleidoscope of colors visible from the International Sp

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered hundreds of mysterious red dots in deep-space images, baffling astronomers. These enigmatic objects, now called Little Red Dots, may hold the key to understanding how supermassive black holes form in the early universe.

NASA-backed concept Chrysalis proposes a 36-mile-wide rotating starship carrying 1,000 humans on a 250-year voyage beyond the Solar System. Funded through the Project Hyperion Design Competition, this closed-loop habitat reimagines space travel as a permanent home rather than a temporary vessel.

SpaceX achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 10,000 active Starlink satellites in low Earth orbit, launching 25 new satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on a Falcon 9 rocket. The achievement, marked during the 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket launch, unde

The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), a nearby satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, is rapidly transforming after colliding with its larger neighbor, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). Astronomers using Hubble and Gaia data reveal how the crash disrupted the SMC's star orbits and gas structure, challenging

Two independent studies using galaxy group motions reveal the local universe may expand 10% slower than previously thought, narrowing the Hubble tension gap. The findings suggest dark matter's role may be overestimated in galaxy dynamics.

A groundbreaking study reveals all five nucleobases—DNA and RNA building blocks—found in Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft samples from asteroid Ryugu, bolstering the theory that life’s molecular foundations may have cosmic origins.

A French tech firm has developed LifePods—sealed survival capsules that seal in 10 seconds to protect against tsunamis, floods, fires, and earthquakes. Priced from €18,000 to €26,000, the LifePods W-01, B-01, and Q-01 models are launching between 2026 and 2027, targeting households, schools, and vul

Redmond-based Starcloud filed with the FCC in March to launch up to 88,000 satellites as orbital data centers for AI and cloud computing. The constellation, far larger than SpaceX’s Starlink, aims to bypass terrestrial infrastructure limits by leveraging sun-synchronous orbits between 600–850 km.

Researchers at UMass Amherst have engineered the first artificial neuron that operates at biological voltage levels, enabling direct communication with living cells. The breakthrough could revolutionize brain-machine interfaces and wearable health tech.

A groundbreaking study reveals how lithium dendrites form in batteries, threatening safety and efficiency. Researchers discovered these microscopic structures are stronger and more brittle than previously believed, offering new insights for safer energy storage solutions.

NASA's Curiosity rover accidentally cracked open a rock on Mars in May 2024, revealing pure sulfur—a first for the Red Planet. Scientists are now investigating how this rare element formed in the Gediz Vallis Channel.

Researchers have digitally reconstructed the face of 'Little Foot,' a 3.67-million-year-old Australopithecus fossil, revealing unexpected connections between early human populations across Africa. The findings challenge traditional views of regional evolution.

A cybersecurity researcher explores how GPS disruption can happen and its dangerous consequences.

Two researchers explore the evolutionary history of the appendix and its role in human health.

Russia's Venera-D mission, launching in 2036, aims to explore Venus' extreme conditions and search for signs of life, marking a bold return to planetary exploration. The mission could redefine Russia's role in the modern space race.

Hundreds in Yunnan Province hallucinate identical tiny soldiers after eating Lanmaoa asiatica. Scientists still can't identify the psychoactive compound behind these bizarre visions.

A single server smashed the pi world record, churning out 314 trillion digits in 110 days.

March 14, 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.

The newly found fortlet was a good lookout point for Roman soldiers stationed along the Antonine Wall in Scotland.

Arizona's Meteor Crater, formed 50,000 years ago, remains a remarkably preserved impact site, offering scientists invaluable insights into planetary collisions and their effects on Earth's geological and biological history. Ongoing research continues to reveal new secrets about this natural laborato