Rare Roman villa near Halberton becomes focus of major community dig

Work has started on a major community archaeology project at a Roman villa site near the English village of Halberton, where experts fear years of ploughing are gradually destroying important…

‘Pragmata’ director Yonghee Cho on creating Capcom’s resonant sci-fi adventure (interview)

Capcom’s “Pragmata” is one of the most well-received sci-fi video games of 2026, with critics and players unanimously praising its soulful storyline, vivid environments, and captivating characters. The engaging adventure…

Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades

Summary: A new longitudinal study reveals that the accumulation of visceral fat, the “hidden” fat stored deep within the abdominal cavity, is a primary driver of brain atrophy and cognitive…

How long can the Voyager probes keep exploring interstellar space? NASA gearing up for ‘Big Bang’ maneuver to boost dwindling power levels

The pioneering Voyager probes might only have a few years left to explore interstellar space, and that’s assuming a planned, risky maneuver in 2026 goes well. NASA’s twin Voyager 1…

Massive Bronze Age treasure hoard found beneath Polish field

A large collection of Bronze Age ornaments has been uncovered near the village of Buniatycze in south-eastern Poland. The hoard contains 18 bronze items, mainly bracelets and anklets, weighing about…

Ice Age stone tools in China challenge ideas about early human innovation

Stone tools uncovered at an archaeological site in central China may have been made during a severe Ice Age, according to new research that reshapes ideas about early human innovation.…

Digital Memory Paradox: Social Networking “Mutes” Content Learning

Summary: Forming social connections online creates a surprising cognitive trade-off: as our networking performance soars, our engagement with and learning from actual content plummet. A collaborative study reveals that joining…

If wings came before flight, what were they for?

Lily Burton is the Spring 2026 science writing intern at Science News. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology and Anthropology from UC Berkeley. She also has…

Primary Cilium Shapes the Developing Brain

Summary: For decades, the primary cilium was dismissed as a useless evolutionary leftover. However, a new study reveals that this microscopic, antenna-like structure is a critical architect of the brain.…

The “Goldilocks” Choice: Why Older Adults are Turning to Cannabis

Summary: Cannabis use among adults over 60 is the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S., yet their motivations and decision-making processes have largely remained a mystery. A new study reveals that…