March 31, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Eat more plant-based protein instead of meat, top heart health body says, contradicting RFK, Jr. These guidelines reinforce the importance of whole grains and fruit and vegetables but clash with the government’s latest nutrition advice on red meat By Tanya Lewis edited by Claire…
A US government panel on Tuesday exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a move which critics say could doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life. The Endangered Species Committee – which had not convened in more than three decades – voted to…
If the UK’s position in quantum computing is indeed a success story of long-term investment in fundamental science, as Prof Charlotte Deane argues (Letters, 25 March), it makes the current UK Research and Innovation approach, particularly to Science and Technology Facilities Council funding, all the more perplexing. No one disputes the need for prioritisation. The community…
The countdown to launch of the Artemis II mission, NASA’s first piloted moonshot in half a century, proceeded smoothly Tuesday as engineers and technicians prepared the agency’s giant Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule for fueling and blastoff Wednesday evening. After clearing nonessential personnel from the “blast danger area” and verifying rocket and…
The discovery of a 2,400-year-old metalworking workshop in Senegal provides new insights into the history of iron production in Africa. Despite decades of archaeological research, the origins of iron metallurgy in sub-Saharan Africa remain largely unclear. Yet this technological revolution—crucial for producing efficient agricultural tools—emerged there at least 3,000 years ago. Source: Read Full Article
“While a dual-engine fire scenario is statistically rare, it falls under the broader category of dual-engine failures and critical emergencies in aviation. History has shown that dual-engine failures and emergencies, such as the famous ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ involving Captain Sullenberger, can happen and lead to severe consequences,” said co-author Chenyang (Luca) Zhang of the…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. While it might not always feel like it, spring has finally sprung for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. At the New England Wildlife Center in Massachusetts, the arrival of the first baby squirrels is an important indicator…
While exploring a cave in central Texas, scientists unearthed a long-lost ice-age ecosystem, including the remains of a giant tortoise and a lion-size armadillo relative, among a trove of fossils in an underground stream. In a study published March 19 in the journal Quaternary Research, researchers say the cave may preserve the remains of animals…
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir took this photo of an Artemis program patch floating in the International Space Station’s cupola. She posted it on X on March 30, 2026, with the following caption: “Our work on the @Space_Station has provided the foundation to explore further, preparing us to return humans to the Moon this week. Stay…
Proton started with just a VPN service and encrypted email hosting, but the company has slowly expanded into cloud storage, password managers, and other connected tools. Now, the company is pitching its services as a full Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 replacement for organizations and companies, which includes an alternative to Google Meet. Everything you…
