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- A Titan collision may link Saturn’s tilt, its moon Hyperion and its rings
by Lisa Grossman on March 4, 2026 at 6:00 pmA new study proposes that a crash between Titan and another moon spawned Hyperion and, much later, destabilized Saturn’s inner moons into rings.
- Hundreds of studies have missed how much the oceans are rising
by Nikk Ogasa on March 4, 2026 at 4:00 pmA widely used method to calculate sea level rise may have missed up to a century of change, so the risks could hit home for millions sooner than thought.
- A chemical ‘Goldilocks zone’ may limit which planets can host life
by Katherine Kornei on March 4, 2026 at 2:00 pmLife needs nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. But without the right balance of oxygen, these elements get locked away in planets’ cores.
- Cockroaches that eat each other’s wings turn into a fierce fighting force
by Bethany Brookshire on March 4, 2026 at 12:01 amThe wood-feeding cockroach’s cannibalistic love bites lead to a lasting bond. Afterward, the pair prefer each other over all other roaches.
- The right sounds may turn sleep into a problem-solving tool
by Bethany Brookshire on March 3, 2026 at 4:00 pmLucid dreamers who heard puzzle-linked soundtracks while sleeping were more likely to solve those unsolved problems the next day.
- Over 40? Your rotator cuff probably looks a little rough
by Meghan Rosen on March 3, 2026 at 2:00 pmMRI scans of over 600 Finnish adults found that nearly all had frayed, torn or otherwise abnormal rotator cuffs — yet most had no symptoms.
- Simulations of your gut may predict which probiotics will stick
by Nora Bradford on March 2, 2026 at 6:00 pmA “digital gut” predicted which probiotics and high‑fiber diets would take hold in people's guts and produce healthier outcomes.
- A rising percentage of U.S. teens aren’t getting enough sleep
by Aimee Cunningham on March 2, 2026 at 4:34 pmTeens need eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. A large majority get less than that, according to a national survey of U.S. high school students.
- The ancient human ancestor ‘Little Foot’ gets a new face
by Jay Bennett on March 2, 2026 at 2:00 pmA new digital reconstruction of the face of an early Australopithecus specimen helps add details about the origins of our own species.
- NASA scraps its 2027 moon landing, adds two missions in 2028
by Lisa Grossman on February 27, 2026 at 7:19 pmRather than land astronauts on the moon, the Artemis III mission will now focus on docking and space suit tests in low Earth orbit.
Science Museum Blog News and insights from the Science Museum in London.
- 6 of the best video game love stories
by Giulia Delprato on February 13, 2026 at 1:10 pmTo celebrate the most romantic day of the year, we look at six of the most iconic couples from the world of video games. The post 6 of the best video game love stories appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- In the beginning
by Roger Highfield on February 12, 2026 at 7:00 pmA tiny self-copying molecule offers the clearest answer yet to the mystery of the origins of biology, reports Science Director Roger Highfield. The post In the beginning appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Introducing Water Pantanal Fire
by Laura Nebout on February 6, 2026 at 9:00 amUnique wildlife in an aquatic paradise and the blazing wildfires threatening it are at the heart of a new free photography exhibition at the Science Museum. The post Introducing Water Pantanal Fire appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- Remembering Roland Jackson
by Shri Mukundagiri on January 20, 2026 at 5:52 pmWe were saddened to hear of the death of Sir Roland Jackson who led the Science Museum’s education team for a decade from 1993, before becoming Chief Executive of the British Science Association. Roland was a passionate advocate for the value of engaging everyone in science. Having studied biochemistry at the University of Oxford he began his career as a science teacher and then education advisor for the chemicals firm ICI before he joined the Science Museum as Head of The post Remembering Roland Jackson appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
- The Future of Christmas dinner
by Alana Surowiec on December 22, 2025 at 8:00 amAs we celebrate this holiday season, Assistant Curator Alana Surowiec takes a look at the future of Christmas dinner inspired by objects in the Future of Food exhibition. The post The Future of Christmas dinner appeared first on Science Museum Blog.
SAPIENS Anthropology Magazine
- Best of SAPIENS 2025
by Chip on December 16, 2025 at 9:01 pmIn SAPIENS’ final year of publishing new stories, the magazine honors 10 standout contributions that carried anthropology into the hearts… The post Best of SAPIENS 2025 appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Unearthing What Archaeologists Can and Cannot Know
by Julia Granato on December 16, 2025 at 11:00 amAn archaeologist studying 1,000-year-old dog burials reflects on the need for imagination in archaeology. ✽ WITH STEADY HANDS, a crouching… The post Unearthing What Archaeologists Can and Cannot Know appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Listening Against the Threshold of Pain
by Uzma Falak on December 15, 2025 at 11:00 amSAPIENS’ 2025 poet-in-residence situates her listening in Kashmir and Germany during and after her fieldwork, contextualizing her contributions to SAPIENS… The post Listening Against the Threshold of Pain appeared first on SAPIENS.
- The Tomb That Told of a Women’s Kingdom
by Meixu Ye on December 11, 2025 at 11:00 amAn archaeologist unspools the story of a female leader buried over 1,000 years ago on the Tibetan Plateau. A TOMB… The post The Tomb That Told of a Women’s Kingdom appeared first on SAPIENS.
- In Malaysia, Muslim Trans Women Find Their Own Paths
by Gréta Tímea Biró on December 9, 2025 at 11:00 amAn anthropologist traces how transgender women navigate state-sponsored religious programs aimed at “rehabilitating” LGBTQ+ Muslims. ✽ Dora and I walked… The post In Malaysia, Muslim Trans Women Find Their Own Paths appeared first on SAPIENS.
- In Japan, the Philosophical Stance Against Having Children
by Jack Jiang on December 2, 2025 at 11:00 amAn anthropologist delves beyond simplistic portrayals of the anti-natalist movement to understand what motivates its adherents. ✽ Growing up in… The post In Japan, the Philosophical Stance Against Having Children appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Do Africa’s Mass Animal Migrations Extend Into Deep Time?
by Alex Bertacchi on November 25, 2025 at 11:00 amIsotopes in fossil teeth suggest ancient animals traveled less than once thought—making researchers rethink past human societies and future conservation.… The post Do Africa’s Mass Animal Migrations Extend Into Deep Time? appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Padi Nyawa Urangby Ara Djati on November 24, 2025 at 11:00 am
A poet and aspiring anthropologist in Indonesia reflects on the values reflected in rice cultivation in a traditional village in… The post Padi Nyawa Urang appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Connections and Conflicts With Seals in a Scottish Archipelago
by Camellia Biswas on November 20, 2025 at 11:00 amAn environmental anthropologist investigates deep-time, mythical, and contemporary relations between seals and Orkney Islanders. SEAL SONG One gray afternoon, I… The post Connections and Conflicts With Seals in a Scottish Archipelago appeared first on SAPIENS.
- Sounding the Border
by Uzma Falak on November 19, 2025 at 11:00 amAn anthropologist-poet listens to echoes of laughter and other sounds of crossings in Kashmir. In the house once occupied by… The post Sounding the Border appeared first on SAPIENS.
