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Oil shock, nuclear doubts, climate‑change-driven hail, and new insights on the aging-gut-brain connection

By Scientific American | | 3/16/2026 6:00 AM

From emergency oil reserves to nuclear scrutiny, bigger hail, and research on a connection between the aging gut and the brain ... Read full Story

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Could a recently detected ultra-high-energy neutrino be linked to new physics?

By phys.org | | 3/15/2026 10:00 AM

Neutrinos are extremely lightweight and electrically neutral particles that rarely interact with ordinary matter. Due to these rare interactions, neutrinos can travel across space almost entirely unaffected, carrying information about highly energetic cosmological events, such as exploding stars or supermassive black holes. ... Read full Story

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Measles' resurgence in the US is a grim sign of what's coming

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 10:00 AM

Two pandemic researchers explore the recent resurgence of measles in the U.S. and what it could mean for the future of disease responsiveness. ... Read full Story

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The government is very serious about UFOs. So why are researchers being stymied?

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 8:00 AM

An unidentified anomalous phenomena researcher discusses the stigma faced by similar experts conducting their studies into other UAP events while the government continues to release reports on the topic. ... Read full Story

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Scientists revive activity in frozen mouse brains for the first time

By Scientific American | | 3/15/2026 8:00 AM

‘Cryosleep’ remains the preserve of science fiction, but researchers are getting closer to restoring brain function after deep freezing ... Read full Story

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In physics first, Chinese scientists create rare 'hexagonal diamond' that's harder than natural diamond

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 7:00 AM

Researchers made small, pure samples of the elusive mineral lonsdaleite – also known as hexagonal diamond — and tested its material properties to show it's harder than diamond. ... Read full Story

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Spaceflight supercharges viruses’ ability to infect bacteria

By Scientific American | | 3/15/2026 7:00 AM

Viruses develop tricks to attack bacteria without the help of gravity ... Read full Story

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What Zootopia 2 gets right about the science of snakes

By Scientific American | | 3/15/2026 6:30 AM

Snakes are key members of their ecosystems. Here’s what would happen if they suddenly vanished just like in the Oscar-nominated film Zootopia 2 ... Read full Story

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Hubble and Euclid capture the final act of a dying star — and it's glorious: Space photo of the week

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 6:00 AM

Astronomers combined Hubble's small-scale details of stellar death with Euclid's wide view of cosmic environments to take a closer look at the iconic Cat's Eye Nebula. ... Read full Story

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Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 early review: One of the best-value outdoor smartwatches released this year

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 6:00 AM

The Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 is eerily similar to the Garmin Fenix 8 in terms of durability and premium outdoor-focused specs, but it is nowhere near as expensive. ... Read full Story

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What Bugonia reveals about the real search for aliens

By Scientific American | | 3/15/2026 6:00 AM

In the Oscar-nominated film Bugonia, Emma Stone’s character is accused of being an alien. But would we know extraterrestrial life if we saw it on Earth? ... Read full Story

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Will the Indus Valley script ever be deciphered?

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 5:00 AM

The Indus Valley script dates back around 4,000 years but has yet to be deciphered. Can AI help decode it? ... Read full Story

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Amazon Spring Sale 2026: The best early deals for wildlife observation

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 12:01 AM

We've brought you the best early deals on our favorite wildlife observation equipment ahead of Amazon's Spring Sale — here's everything we know so far. ... Read full Story

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Amazon Spring Sale 2026: Stargazing deals on telescopes, cameras and binoculars

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/15/2026 12:01 AM

We've brought you the best early deals on our favorite stargazing equipment ahead of Amazon's Spring Sale — here's everything we know so far. ... Read full Story

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GPS is being weaponized in electronic warfare ‪—‬ and it's putting ships at risk

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 12:00 PM

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

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The appendix evolved at least 32 times across 361 species, so it's 'unlikely to be a useless evolutionary accident,' research finds

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 11:00 AM

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

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Pi has been calculated to trillions of digits ‪—‬ is that completely irrational?

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 9:00 AM

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

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Can DNA testing tell identical twins on trial apart?

By Scientific American | | 3/14/2026 9:00 AM

In a French criminal trial, conventional DNA analysis couldn’t distinguish between twin brothers, but emerging scientific methods could help in such cases ... Read full Story

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Science news this week: AMOC's collapse signal, the sun's galactic migration, the world's smallest QR code and oil's dying days

By LIVE SCIENCE | ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) | 3/14/2026 8:00 AM

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. ... Read full Story

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Roman military fort discovered in Scotland far north of Hadrian's Wall

By LIVE SCIENCE | | 3/14/2026 8:00 AM

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

art

Pejac Transforms Basic Graph Paper into Detailed, Trompe-L’œil Tableaux

by Colossal | Mar 18 2026

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The Female Body in Art

by BookPage | Mar 19 2026

fashion

Here’s why fashion trends boomerang back in style, according to new study

by NY Post | Mar 18 2026

food

The best cognacs for beginners

by THE MANUAL | Mar 18 2026

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DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

game

A Mod To Turn Baldur's Gate 3 Into Baldur's Gate 1 Is In The Works, Demo Out Now

by GameSpot | Mar 18 2026

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Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

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How to Claim the New Federal Tax Deduction on Tips and Overtime

by CNET | Mar 18 2026

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Ew! This Part of the Airplane Is Crawling with Germs—And You’re Going to Touch It

by Reader's Digest | Mar 18 2026

long_island

Moriches teen gets 4 to 12 years in DWI crash that killed East Hampton teen

by greaterlongisland.com | Mar 18 2026

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Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 2026

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21 Cringey Things Celebrities Did At The Beginning Of The Pandemic That Are Weird To Look Back On Now

by BuzzFeed, Inc. | Mar 18 2026

real_estate

Billionaire financier secretly sells $47M Beverly Hill mansion amid investigation into Epstein ties

by NY Post | Mar 18 2026

soccer

😅🎥 Cigar and beer: promotion hero gives a totally laid-back interview

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 19 2026

upstate

Developer explains Northampton lithium battery energy storage system

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 18 2026

Word of the Day

nadir

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 19, 2026 is:

nadir • \NAY-deer\ • noun

Nadir refers to the lowest or worst point of something. When used in astronomy, nadir describes the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer.

// Only once the novel’s protagonist reaches her nadir does she arouse the reader’s empathy, and we root for her to climb back to respectability.

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Examples:

“Sacrament dives right into the nadir of the 2020 health crisis, following a group of nurses who have moved into makeshift housing near a California hospital, to isolate from their families during the height of the case surge.” — James Folta, LitHub.com, 1 July 2025

Did you know?

Nadir is part of the galaxy of scientific words that have come to us from Arabic, a language that has made important contributions to the English lexicon especially in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and chemistry. The source of nadir is naḍhīr, meaning “opposite”—the opposite, that is, of the zenith, the highest point of the celestial sphere which is positioned vertically above the observer. (The word zenith itself is a modification of another Arabic word that means “the way over one’s head.”) Though born of the heavens, both words are called upon to refer to earthy things too, especially a significant point or period of time, be it a high point or low one.

Oil shock, nuclear doubts, climate‑change-driven hail, and new insights on the aging-gut-brain connection

Could a recently detected ultra-high-energy neutrino be linked to new physics?

Measles' resurgence in the US is a grim sign of what's coming

The government is very serious about UFOs. So why are researchers being stymied?

Scientists revive activity in frozen mouse brains for the first time

In physics first, Chinese scientists create rare 'hexagonal diamond' that's harder than natural diamond

Spaceflight supercharges viruses’ ability to infect bacteria

What Zootopia 2 gets right about the science of snakes

Hubble and Euclid capture the final act of a dying star — and it's glorious: Space photo of the week

Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 early review: One of the best-value outdoor smartwatches released this year

What Bugonia reveals about the real search for aliens

Will the Indus Valley script ever be deciphered?

Amazon Spring Sale 2026: The best early deals for wildlife observation

Amazon Spring Sale 2026: Stargazing deals on telescopes, cameras and binoculars

GPS is being weaponized in electronic warfare ‪—‬ and it's putting ships at risk

The appendix evolved at least 32 times across 361 species, so it's 'unlikely to be a useless evolutionary accident,' research finds

Pi has been calculated to trillions of digits ‪—‬ is that completely irrational?

Can DNA testing tell identical twins on trial apart?

Science news this week: AMOC's collapse signal, the sun's galactic migration, the world's smallest QR code and oil's dying days

Roman military fort discovered in Scotland far north of Hadrian's Wall

Pejac Transforms Basic Graph Paper into Detailed, Trompe-L’œil Tableaux

The Female Body in Art

Here’s why fashion trends boomerang back in style, according to new study

The best cognacs for beginners

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

A Mod To Turn Baldur's Gate 3 Into Baldur's Gate 1 Is In The Works, Demo Out Now

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

How to Claim the New Federal Tax Deduction on Tips and Overtime

Ew! This Part of the Airplane Is Crawling with Germs—And You’re Going to Touch It

Moriches teen gets 4 to 12 years in DWI crash that killed East Hampton teen

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

21 Cringey Things Celebrities Did At The Beginning Of The Pandemic That Are Weird To Look Back On Now

Billionaire financier secretly sells $47M Beverly Hill mansion amid investigation into Epstein ties

😅🎥 Cigar and beer: promotion hero gives a totally laid-back interview

Developer explains Northampton lithium battery energy storage system

Word of the Day

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