Russia launched what may be the start of its spring offensive on 17 March — and lost 900 troops in 36 hours without breaking through anywhere along a 100-kilometer front
Russian forces launched multi-sector assaults along the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia fronts on 17–18 March, suffering heavy casualties without advancing at any point, according to Robert “Magyar” Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (SBS). Brovdi assessed that Russia’s anticipated spring-summer offensive can be considered “partially uncorked,” while Ukraine’s General Staff reported sharply rising dailyContinue Reading
South Korea’s $8 million bet: Ukraine’s postwar railway will look nothing like the Soviet one
Every passenger train from Ukraine into Poland or Slovakia stops at the border. The wheel assemblies are changed. The track is a different width on each side—1,520 mm inside Ukraine, 1,435 mm in the EU—a gap engineered by Moscow to slow any foreign advance. South Korea has committed $8 millionContinue Reading
Thinking Is Power on the Sustainability Education Podcast
From the Sustainability Education Podcast: “The Sustainability Education Podcast is a series dedicated to examining and debunking myths surrounding sustainability education. Hosted by Dr. Stefan T. Siegel, this podcast series aims to provide evidence-informed, effective, and ethically-responsible insights into sustainability education. Through engaging with global thought leaders and experts, theContinue Reading
The Vanishing Next Generation of US-Made EVs
Honda’s decision to cancel production of three EV models in Ohio continues a grim trend. By Dan Gearino Honda is being whipsawed by a decreasing emphasis on electric vehicles in the United States and a rapid shift to EVs in China.Continue Reading
At the 2026 Oscars, climate change was conspicuously absent
At the 2026 Oscars, climate change was conspicuously absent. It was in line with the general trend of avoiding anything that could be seen as political speech.Continue Reading
Montana’s wild week in politics could have national consequences
What was shaping up to be a sleepy election year in Montana is now anything but. The post Montana’s wild week in politics could have national consequences appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Scientists discover tiny rocket engines inside malaria parasites
Malaria parasites contain tiny spinning crystals that have puzzled scientists for years. New research reveals they’re powered by a rocket-like reaction that breaks down hydrogen peroxide, releasing energy. This motion may help the parasite detoxify harmful chemicals and manage iron more efficiently. The discovery could lead to new drugs andContinue Reading
Meet the Platypi: NASA’s Newest Astronaut Candidate Class
Ten explorers are currently training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to become flight-eligible astronauts. Selected in 2025, the astronaut candidates are building the technical and operational skills needed for future missions to the International Space Station, the Moon, and eventually Mars. Now, NASA’s newest astronaut candidates have a class name:Continue Reading
NASA’s Roman Observatory Passes Final Major Prelaunch Tests
4 min read NASA’s Roman Observatory Passes Final Major Prelaunch Tests NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team recently blasted the observatory with extreme sound, shook it, and listened to its electronic hum. Roman passed all three assessments, which aimed to confirm that the observatory will withstand launch conditions andContinue Reading
Hide and sleek: Latest Vivaldi release can tuck its UI away until summoned
New toggle strips away browser chrome if you want Browser maker Vivaldi has opened up a new front in the browser wars by making itself disappear.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Schools left wondering how to proceed after Supreme Court ruling on transitioning students
The Supreme Court’s ruling was a big win for parents’ rights, but it is not clear how broadly it extends., Read MoreContinue Reading
Gas prices in UK and Europe soar after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran | BBC News
The price of gas has risen sharply in the UK and Europe following an attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy complex. Gas prices jumped by about 25% on wholesale markets in the UK and Europe in early trading, before easing slightly. The price of gas in Europe is more thanContinue Reading
Denmark deployed troops to Greenland in January fearing US invasion, local media report
Danish public broadcaster DR said it had seen a military operations order dated 13 January that described an operation organising the defence of Greenland.Continue Reading












