U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is planning to brief a small bipartisan group of senators on the war in Iran in a classified setting Tuesday afternoon, according to three people familiar with the matter.Why it matters: Senators are hungry for real-time information on President Trump's next moves in Iran, t…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) told Axios she is keeping the door open to endorsing challengers to her House Democratic colleagues "if someone crosses some huge line."Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez hasn't endorsed a primary challenge to a sitting member in years and even signaled to colleague…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the Pentagon would ask Congress for more money to wage war in Iran, though he said the reported $200 billion figure "could move."Why it matters: A request on that scale would likely face stiff opposition from many Democrats and some Republicans, given the unp…

Marines and sailors to arrive in the region in three to four weeks, signalling possible new phase in conflict

A geoscientist explains how the first plants came to exist on Earth, long before the dinosaurs, and how their growth shaped life on our planet as we know it.

We have tried countless sports earbuds and workout-friendly headphones — these are the six models that we recommend the most.

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 55,000 people will die from colorectal cancer in the U.S. this year. Of those, 7% will be under 50.

RFK Jr.'s cutbacks may leave us near-defenseless against HIV spread, but moments in the past show how we can stop the seemingly inevitable.

The Cerrado, largely overlooked in climate science and policy, is a critical carbon sink, according to new research.

NASA's Artemis II mission is sending humans back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era. Here are the reasons why the U.S. wants to return.

New research suggests that a single gene may play an outsize role in developing Alzheimer's, which suggests gene therapy for the condition could reach many people.

Save big on fitness trackers, running shoes, air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, and more.

A fridge-size space rock spectacularly broke apart over Ohio at 40,000 mph, creating a loud boom and a "fireball" that shone in the bright blue daytime sky. The rare sight, which exploded with the equivalent force of 250 tons of TNT, was also seen from space.

Thursday, March 19, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.

A "super El Niño" could emerge by the end of the 2026 hurricane season, with forecasters predicting that the ongoing La Niña is about to finish.

For the 250th anniversary of the US, Joshua Bennett’s epic poem set celebrates unexpected lives forged across the nation.

The approach could help engineers tackle extremely complex design problems, from power grid optimization to vehicle design.

With this new technique, a robot could more accurately detect hidden objects or understand an indoor scene using reflected Wi-Fi signals.

The MIT4America Calculus Project is a growing source of tutoring support on a topic that’s a “gateway” to many STEM careers.

Over 2,500 — including coaches and players from Team USA, the NBA, WNBA, and more — attended MIT’s industry-leading event, now in its 20th year.

SMART breakthrough offers a promising pathway toward improved manufacturing of high‑quality cells for regenerative therapies to treat joint diseases.

The newly created role will shape the infrastructure needed to nurture the school’s growing research goals.

This new metric for measuring uncertainty could flag hallucinations and help users know whether to trust an AI model.

MIT researchers uncovered the physics behind bubble-removing membranes that could improve bioreactors, chemical production, and more.

“I look forward to moving ICE in on Monday, and have already told them to, “GET READY.” NO MORE WAITING, NO MORE GAMES!” Trump wrote.

A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that refusals of vitamin K shots nearly doubled between 2017 and 2024, from 2.9% to 5.2%.

From Washington to Tehran to Tel Aviv, the fight to control the narrative seems as critical as the war itself.

Joe Kent says he resigned as director of the US National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to the war in Iran.

Eid al-Fitr prayers were held in Tehran after overnight air strikes on the capital.

Jury finds that two tweets posted in May 2022 by Musk contained false statements.

Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a dispute over biological sex at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

War, which saw Iran attack Qatar facility, has caused 'high, volatile' gas prices that could hit EU storage projections.

Martha Apolot, 21, rejected by her family and community when her disabled son was born, fights daily to meet his needs.

It’s hard under the best of circumstances. For those with difficult family relationships or estrangement, it’s even more complicatedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe phone call came in mid-2016. “I’ve got cancer,” the old woman announced. Kathy*, a small business consult…

Mors Imperator caused a scandal in 1887 amid fears it mocked the German kaiser – more than 100 years later it is being displayed in a state museumWrapped in a cloak with ermine fur and wearing a jagged iron crown, a hulking skeleton rests one foot on a globe and knocks over a royal throne with a dra…

Our expert taste-tester gives peas a chance – but which received a frosty reception?• The best supermarket oven chips, tasted and ratedThe sweetness of a pea is more than just a desirable taste; it’s an indication of a pea picked at the perfect moment. As the sugars convert into starch, peas lose th…

Family says actor, who played Xander in hit TV series, died on Friday ‘in his sleep of natural causes’Nicholas Brendon, the actor best known for playing Xander in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died. He was 54.Brendon’s family issued a statement saying that he died on Friday “in his sleep of natural …

In Denmark, the spread of solar panels has become a divisive issue among voters, especially in rural areasIn one telling of the story, the golden fields of a proud farming nation are under attack. Besieged by an industrial sprawl of solar panels, they are being smothered at the behest of an urban el…

Nearly 300 of the actor’s items, from designer gowns to everyday basics, to be sold in Los Angeles, with some lots under $100A customised sunhat. A slogan sweatshirt. A “mom” necklace. An old copy of Cosmopolitan. If these sound like items found in many homes today, they’re actually the castoffs of …

DHSC corrects statements after regulator intervenes as experts say smoking causes far more cancer casesThe Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has had to retract a misleading claim that sunbeds are as dangerous a cancer risk as smoking.In January, health officials announced stricter rules fo…

In-service training is best for the workforce and industry, writes Alan AckroydThe government is taking the wrong approach by teaching vocational qualifications in the classroom (Editorial, 15 March). Vocational training should take place primarily in the workplace and employers should be forced to …

This careful analysis of so-called ‘great replacement theory’ offers a lens through which to view our broken politicsInformationsüberflutung? Weltschmerz? I’ve been searching and I don’t think even the Germans have a word that fully captures just how overwhelming the news cycle is right now. The zon…

Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul (via Netflix)In front of 100,000 screaming fans, it barely feels like the eyes of the world are upon them, as the group showcase new album with cool confidence“Annyeong Seoul. We’re back.” A drone soars over the South Korean capital, revealing 100,000 screaming fans filling…

Whidbey by T Kira Madden; Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan; Killing Me Softly by Christie Watson; The Dangerous Stranger by Simon Mason; Astronaut! by Oana AristideKilling Me Softly by Christie Watson (Phoenix, £20)
In her second psychological thriller, Watson, a former nurse, perfectly captu…

Chinese Taipei boxer can compete in female categoryLin won gold at last international event in Paris 2024The Olympic featherweight champion Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to compete in the female category at World Boxing events, the Chinese Taipei Boxing Association (CTBA) has announced, hailing the n…

I loved Tanzania – we flew over hungry lions in a national parkI can still remember my first flight, in 2002. It was magical. I was working as a tour guide in Myanmar. I met a British balloon pilot called Phil, who had a spare place on a flight. He offered to take me, too.I don’t particularly enjoy …

Though the president wields great power, the conflict in the Middle East is spiralling in unforeseen ways that he may not be able to controlWhat a pity Benjamin Netanyahu remains at large after an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes committed in Gaza was issued in 2024. Had he been d…

We’d like to hear from volunteers who have experienced a charity closingAcross the UK, many small charities face increasing financial pressures, forcing some to shut their doors. When this happens, it can leave the people who relied on those services without support - and volunteers and communities …

Tax authority incorrectly used Home Office travel records to deduce that parents who went on holiday were fraudstersA controversial government anti-fraud scheme that incorrectly stripped thousands of parents of their child benefit is to resume, despite ongoing concerns about inaccurate Home Office t…

The actor has played many classic roles and his love of film is clear in his garden, from the Saltburn proscenium arch to the pergola where Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd have partied the night away Step into Richard E Grant’s garden in Richmond, London, and you’ll be met with a rather unconventional si…

On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey posted a simple message: “just setting up my twittr”.

Hachette Book Group said it will not be publishing “Shy Girl” over concerns that artificial intelligence was used to generate the text.

Backstage Hologram doesn’t have a release date yet

“Don’t Make Me Love U” is her first new release of the year

The rapper will perform them on back-to-back nights this summer

“House of I” is the band’s first original song in four years

“Running to Pain” leads the chamber-pop composer’s Dirty Hit debut, So Help Me God

Featuring the reggae artist NESTA

A common oral bacterium tied to gum disease may help spark and fuel breast cancer, according to new research. Scientists discovered it can travel through the bloodstream to breast tissue, where it causes DNA damage and speeds tumor growth and spread. It also appears to make cancer cells more aggress…

A nearby galaxy is behaving strangely—and now scientists know why. The Small Magellanic Cloud’s stars move in chaotic patterns because it slammed into its larger neighbor millions of years ago. That collision disrupted its structure and even created the illusion that its gas was rotating. The discov…

New research shows that sourdough fermentation does more than make bread rise—it transforms wheat fibers in unexpected ways. Scientists found that enzymes already present in wheat, activated by the sourdough’s acidic environment, break down key fibres called arabinoxylans. This process may influence…

The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs didn’t keep life down for long. New research shows that microscopic plankton began evolving into new species within just a few thousand years—and possibly in under 2,000 years—after the disaster. Scientists uncovered this rapid rebound by using a rare…

A new study suggests that eating less sweet food doesn’t make people crave it any less—or improve their health markers. Participants who increased or decreased sweetness in their diets showed no changes in preferences, weight, or disease risk. Many even returned to their old eating habits over time.…

A newly discovered Triassic reptile from the UK looked more like a racing greyhound than a crocodile, built for speed on land. With long legs and a lightweight body, it hunted small animals in a dry, upland environment millions of years ago. Scientists identified it as a new species after spotting k…

Carrying extra fat around the waist may be more dangerous than the number on the scale suggests. Researchers found that belly fat was more strongly linked to heart failure risk than BMI, even in people with normal weight. Inflammation seems to play a key role, helping explain why this type of fat is…

Cycling might be one of the simplest ways for older adults to stay healthier, longer. A 10-year study in Japan found that seniors who rode bicycles had lower risks of needing long-term care and dying—especially those who didn’t drive. Continuing or even starting cycling later in life still delivered…

mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during COVID-19 but have limitations like waning immunity and complex production. Scientists are now testing a new platform called DoriVac, which uses folded DNA nanostructures to better control how the immune system responds. In early studies, it produced stron…

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier cholesterol levels, and reduced inflammation over time. The infection can allow bacteria to enter the bloods…

Pink granite boulders sitting mysteriously atop Antarctica’s Hudson Mountains have led scientists to a stunning discovery: a hidden granite mass buried beneath Pine Island Glacier, stretching nearly 100 km wide and 7 km thick. By dating the rocks to the Jurassic period and matching them with gravity…

“Forever chemicals” may be affecting kids in ways that last a lifetime. A new study links early PFAS exposure to lower bone density during the teen years, especially in girls. Researchers also found that when exposure happens may play a key role. Reducing exposure during childhood could help protect…

Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both mice and thousands of children found links to symptoms like pain, constipation, and IBS. Scientists discovered that different biological pathways control different gut issues,…

Few world leaders seem to get along with President Donald Trump as well as Sanae Takaichi.

KYIV, Ukraine — As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Ukraine could prove to be an invaluable trove of battle-tested expertise from its own bitter and costly fight against Russia

A group of Mexicans founded "Reta Mexa" on social media, inviting soccer fans to play impromptu matches on different streets in Mexico City.

Israel has again shown its unrivaled ability to assassinate high-level enemies, announcing the killing Tuesday of the man widely seen as running Iran

Gabriel Sherman on "Bonfire of the Murdochs," how Rupert Murdoch turned his children against each other, and what his legacy means conservative media.

U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi castigated the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office for operating illegally.

I don't know where she got this.

Should I preserve their memories of him?

A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.

In footage from Russian state broadcaster RT, correspondent Steve Sweeney is seen diving off screen as a missile hits.

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.

The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

A recall has been issued for pet food after products tested positive for salmonella, listeria, and E. coli, according to the FDA.

A temporary restraining order was issued on Friday to stop Kalshi, a major player in the prediction markets, from operating in Nevada.

Congress and the administration must prioritize rooting out federal waste by leveraging federal data to prevent benefit fraud and mandating the use of three key databases to ensure that only eligible individuals receive benefits.

Former special counsel Robert Mueller, who led the Russian interference probe tied to the 2016 presidential election and President Trump's campaign, has died at the age of 81, according to a statement from his family. “With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away” on Friday night,…

Senate Democrats voted Saturday to defeat a Republican-sponsored amendment to the SAVE America Act that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls' or women’s sports, an issue that Republicans plan to play up in this year’s midterm elections. The Senate voted 49-41 along party l…

A massive Western heat wave and a potential El Niño event raise concerns about a long stretch of unpredictable and extreme weather.

As Silicon Valley obsesses over a new wave of AI coding agents, Google and other AI labs are shifting their bets.

These apps, some of which use AI and computer vision, were helpful for meeting my caloric and nutrition intake goals. But they also gave me some anxiety.

The ActiveBreeze smart bed cools from within, pairing airflow tech with surprisingly detailed sleep data.

The Amazon Prime prank series amplifies the hijinks of workplace dynamics, while showing how people find purpose—and community—in their jobs despite impossible situations.

The Aisuru, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad botnets had infected more than 3 million devices in total, many inside home networks, according to the US Justice Department.

Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.

OpenAI plans to allow sexting with ChatGPT. A human-AI interaction expert warns of a privacy nightmare.

Last year, as FCC chair Brendan Carr threatened ABC over a Jimmy Kimmel monolog, a civil servant overseeing West Coast stations privately pledged support, according to emails obtained by WIRED.

The musician reached a legal settlement with police on March 20.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter have ridden a tank together, days after they watched rocket launches and fired pistols

Police in Scotland have charged an Iranian man and a Romanian woman after they tried to enter a naval base that houses Britain’s nuclear-armed submarines