AI discovers the hidden signal of liquid-like ion flow in solid-state batteries

Researchers developed a machine learning-accelerated method to simulate Raman spectra that identifies low-frequency Raman signals as indicators of liquid-like ion conduction in solid-state battery materials, enabling faster discovery of high-performance superionic conductors. This approach reduces computational costs and connects simulations with experiments, potentially accelerating the development of safer, more energy-dense all-solid-state batteries.

'Superconducting dome' hints at high-temperature superconductivity in thin nickelate films

A jellyfish or a brain? Tell us what you see in this gorgeous deep-space nebula photo

Astrophotographer Ogetay Kayali captured an image of the Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443) in the constellation Gemini, highlighting its resemblance to a human brain through detailed imaging of its luminous shell and surrounding interstellar material. The photo was taken over 17 hours using advanced telescopes and cameras, showcasing the nebula's shock fronts and emission structures.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 200 — Our 200th Episode Listener Special!

The podcast This Week In Space celebrated its 200th episode with a special listener-focused show hosted by Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik, featuring space news, listener interactions, and a promotion for a model Falcon 9 rocket. The hosts, both experienced space journalists, continue to provide weekly insights into space exploration and related topics.

Bungie explains Marathon's 'graphic retro futurism' aesthetic and the 'live narrative' lessons it learned from 'Destiny' (Interview)

Bungie has revived its Marathon series as an online extraction shooter with a 'graphic retro futurism' aesthetic, incorporating lessons from Destiny to create an evergreen live narrative and a rich sci-fi lore experience. The game launched on March 5, 2026, supporting solo and team play, with plans for ongoing content updates and a focus on player community and story exploration.

Sigweis night vision binoculars review

The Sigweis night vision binoculars offer clear nighttime viewing, a robust build, and a long infrared range at an affordable price of around $190, but they require six non-rechargeable AA batteries and are heavy at 1.3 kg, which may limit portability. They are waterproof with an IP56 rating and include video and photo recording features, making them suitable for budget-conscious users who prioritize durability and performance over weight and battery convenience.

Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull – new research

New research shows that spaceflight causes the brain to shift upward and backward inside the skull, with some regions moving more than 2 millimeters, and these changes mostly reverse within six months after return to Earth. Understanding these shifts helps assess long-term risks for astronauts and informs safer space missions.

Fujifilm X-H2 camera review

The Fujifilm X-H2 is a professional-grade mirrorless camera featuring a 40MP APS-C sensor, robust build, and advanced video capabilities including 8K recording. While it excels in versatility and handling large lenses, its high-ISO noise performance is comparable to the less expensive X-T50, making it more suitable for professionals than beginners or astrophotography specialists.

Antarctica has a strange gravity hole and scientists finally know why

Scientists have discovered that a gravity anomaly beneath Antarctica, known as the Antarctic gravity hole, was formed by slow deep Earth rock movements over tens of millions of years, coinciding with major climate shifts and the onset of glaciation. This finding, based on earthquake data and computer models, may help explain the development and stability of Antarctica's ice sheets and their interaction with Earth's interior and sea levels.

Physicists finally see strange magnetic vortices predicted 50 years ago

Physicists at The University of Texas at Austin experimentally observed a sequence of magnetic phases, including the Berezinskii-Kosterlitz-Thouless (BKT) phase and a six-state clock ordered phase, in an ultrathin nickel phosphorus trisulfide material, confirming a theoretical model from the 1970s. This discovery of stable magnetic vortices at the nanoscale could advance future compact magnetic technologies and deepen understanding of two-dimensional magnetism.

Will Proba-3 phone home? European solar-eclipse satellite goes dark

The European Space Agency has lost contact with one of its two Proba-3 spacecraft after an anomaly caused it to lose orientation, draining its batteries and triggering survival mode. ESA is investigating the cause and exploring ways to restore contact and recover the mission.

The universe is humming with ripples in spacetime: Scientists just doubled our catalog of black hole and neutron star collisions

Scientists have doubled the catalog of gravitational wave detections with the release of the Gravitational-Wave Transient Catalog-4.0, which includes 128 events from black hole and neutron star collisions observed between May 2023 and January 2024. This expanded dataset reveals new varieties of black hole mergers, including the heaviest and fastest-spinning black holes detected, enhancing our understanding of black hole formation, cosmic evolution, and testing general relativity.

Mars orbiters witness solar superstorm striking the Red Planet: 'The timing was extremely lucky'

Two European Space Agency Mars orbiters, Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, observed a powerful solar superstorm that struck Mars shortly after impacting Earth, causing unprecedented increases in electrons in Mars' upper atmosphere and temporary spacecraft glitches. The event highlights differences in how Mars and Earth respond to solar storms due to Mars' lack of a protective magnetosphere and has implications for understanding Mars' atmospheric loss and planning future missions.

Material previously thought to be quantum is actually a new, non-quantum state of matter

Water-window X-rays without a synchrotron: How graphite flakes could shrink bioimaging tools

Large area MoS₂ reduces energy loss in magnetic memory films

20% off at Amazon, this super-cool Lego Marvel Iron Spider-Man Bust has never been cheaper

The Lego Marvel Iron Spider-Man bust is currently available at a 20% discount on Amazon and Walmart, priced at $48, marking its lowest price ever. The 379-piece set features articulation, a miniature figure, and interchangeable bases, making it a popular collectible for adult builders and Spider-Man fans ahead of the 2026 movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Pathways to a career in quantum: what skills do you need?

NASA wants to accelerate its Artemis missions to the moon. It will need to drop some big hardware to do it.

NASA has restructured its Artemis program to accelerate lunar missions by standardizing the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and dropping planned upgrades like the SLS Block 1B and the Gateway lunar orbit outpost. Artemis 3 will now orbit Earth for docking with lunar landers, with the first crewed moon landing shifted to Artemis 4 in 2028, while existing hardware such as Mobile Launcher 2 may be repurposed due to these changes.

The Marathon Collector’s Edition nails the assignment as Bungie's sci-fi shooter finally launches

Bungie's Marathon reboot launched on March 5 with a highly praised Collector’s Edition featuring premium hexagonal packaging, a detailed 1/6 scale Thief statue with LED lights, art postcards, and other themed collectibles. Priced between $170 and $229, the edition is noted for its quality and aesthetic appeal, though it lacks a wall adapter for the statue's lighting.

Cosmic Hawk spreads its wings| Space photo of the day for March 6, 2026

Astronomers using the Very Large Telescope captured an image of the RCW 36 nebula in the Vela constellation, which resembles a cosmic hawk and contains numerous brown dwarfs, or 'failed stars,' alongside newborn massive blue stars. This discovery highlights the unique composition of RCW 36 and advances understanding of stellar formation processes.

Can we design sports shoes that don't squeak? Here's what the science says

Did Earth life actually begin on Mars? Asteroid impacts could let microbes planet-hop, study suggests

A study found that the bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans can survive pressures similar to those from asteroid impacts, supporting the lithopanspermia theory that microbes could travel between planets and potentially seed life on Earth from Mars. This finding may lead to a reassessment of planetary protection protocols and expands the understanding of life's resilience in space.

Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ beginner telescope review

The Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ is a beginner-friendly 70mm refractor telescope that integrates smartphone technology via the StarSense app for easy night sky navigation. It offers good optical quality, ease of setup, and value for money, though some build components like the focuser and tripod are less refined.