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On March 7 scientists and advocates are set to take to the streets in support of science—the nationwide demonstration will mark the second Stand Up for Science rally since U.S. president Donald Trump took office in 2025.

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Signs of de-fleshing on bones found in a Belgian cave suggest that one group of Neanderthals cannibalized another.

The Southern Plains have long been thought of as Tornado Alley, but with recent activity creeping toward the Deep South, experts say it’s time to rethink what we know about America’s twister hotspot.

Science has added a whole lot more cash to the bank, bringing in an impressive $230 million in its latest raise. | Science has added a whole lot more cash to the bank, bringing in an impressive $230 million in its latest raise.

When we walk into a room that feels "right," we often credit the visual design, such as colors, textures, and layout. But there is a silent designer at work behind the scenes.

by Marcus Moretti TL;DR: Why does AI writing still sound like AI writing, even as the models get smarter? In his first piece since joining Every as Spiral’s general manager, Marcus Moretti explains why the answer is more complicated than you’d think.

NASA says its 1,300‑pound Van Allen Probe A is making an uncontrolled reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. Most of the spacecraft is expected to burn up, but late‑stage design changes mean some debris could survive and fall along its equatorial ground track.