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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Expanding the Space in a New Battery Material

A new study shows how changing the space inside a special material can help store more magnesium ions. The material is made of niobium and sulfur atoms arranged in a quasi‑one‑dimensional pattern. By adding large organic ions called BMPyrr⁺, the layers of this material open up. This opening lets mag

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Mar 07 2026HEALTH

Sleep Smart: Easy Nighttime Tricks

It can be hard to slip into sleep if your brain stays on alert. A simple nightly routine can tell the body it’s time to shut down and calm itself. One trick is to lower the light level in your home before bed. Turning off bright overhead lights and using a soft lamp helps the body release melaton

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Cas12a Sensor Detects DNA Damage in One Step

The new sensor uses a single CRISPR enzyme, Cas12a, to spot damaged DNA without extra steps. A specially designed double‑stranded DNA keeps Cas12a quiet until the enzyme uracil‑DNA glycosylase (UDG) removes a uracil base. When UDG cuts the uracil out, the balance of the DNA changes and Cas12a

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Mar 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Plasma Gets a Tune‑Up: Bug Fixes Roll Out Soon

The KDE Plasma team has announced a wave of bug fixes that will reach users in the upcoming 6. 6. 2, 6. 6. 3 and 6. 7 releases. These updates focus on improving stability rather than adding new features, addressing issues that have been bothering the community for some time. A key improvement is

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Storms Spread Across Eastern Michigan This Morning

Morning skies over Lower Michigan will gradually turn stormy, with showers and a few thunderstorms moving eastward. By mid‑morning the rain will cover more of the region, especially the eastern half, according to current radar data. The strongest storms are not expected to be as intense as yesterday

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Mar 07 2026WEATHER

Storm Alert Hits Des Moines: Stay Safe and Know the Risks

A warning from the National Weather Service went out at 7:23 p. m. Friday, March 6, telling residents in Boone, Dallas and Polk counties that a severe thunderstorm was on the move. The storm could bring winds up to 50 mph and hail as big as a half‑inch. The alert is set to expire at 8:15 p. m. , but

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Mar 07 2026BUSINESS

Netflix Ends Deal With Meghan’s Lifestyle Line

The streaming giant has decided to part ways with Meghan Markle’s As Ever brand, ending the partnership a few months after signing a multi‑year deal with the former royal couple. The brand, which debuted in August 2025 alongside Netflix’s Consumer Products arm, offered items such as fruit spreads

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Mar 07 2026CRIME

A Quiet Battle Over Home Rights and Public Safety

In a quiet suburb, residents are finding themselves caught in disputes that highlight how everyday actions can cross legal lines. One homeowner woke up to a late‑night delivery of fast food left on their mat, suspecting it was a trick to lure them outside. The incident sparked discussions online abo

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Mar 07 2026BUSINESS

Rising and Falling: The Sussexes’ Business Roller‑Coaster

After stepping back from royal life, Meghan and Harry tried to build their own brand empire. The first attempt was a children’s book that never hit the charts, and it seemed the couple would face many more hiccups. A $20‑million partnership with a music streaming giant fell apart because their podca

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Exciting Advances in Tiny Pathogens and Their Medicines

The editorial team has opened a new section that shines a light on cutting‑edge studies about bacteria, their biology and the drugs we use against them. They invite readers to explore a collection of papers that push the boundaries of what we know about how microbes work. Each article offers f

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