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A “biohybrid” robotic hand built using real human muscle cells - Ars Technica
A real bit of cyborg hardware highlights the technology’s current limitations.

Sparklemuffin peacock spider: The spider with secret iridescent scales that busts a move to win a mate - Livescience.com
This bedazzled arachnid woos its mate with a sexy thrusting dance.
A mom's sudden pain was a deadly heart condition. An ultrasound on an iPhone helped save her life. - CBS News
Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same deadly condition.

Watch SpaceX's Crew-10 astronaut mission arrive at the ISS tonight - Space.com
Crew-10 is expected to dock with the station today (March 15) at about 11:30 p.m. EDT.

Researchers tie health of nine organs to diseases later in life - The Washington Post
A new analysis finds that an organ’s biological age might predict a person’s risk of diseases such as cancer, dementia and heart disease.

I found the MagSafe accessory you didn't know you needed - especially for power users - ZDNet
Lexar's SSD is small, fast, and attaches to your iPhone with a snap - all without adding much bulk or weight.

Don’t let Putin ‘play games’ over Ukraine ceasefire, says UK’s Starmer before key summit - CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin will have to come to the table to negotiate peace in Ukraine “sooner or later,” Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer told a summit of Kyiv’s allies on Saturday.

Kentucky takes one final lump in league play, battle-tested and ready for a fresh start in the NCAA Tournament - KSR
Now it's time to see if Kentucky's bumps and bruises -- including the ego hit that came Friday -- pay off in the form of a tough, battle-tested team no one wants to see in their region when brackets are revealed

Russia: What's happening with the Ukrainian army in Kursk? - DW (English)
The situation of Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk is becoming increasingly difficult. Are they now withdrawing completely? What is the experts' view of this Ukrainian operation on Russian territory?

NASA dropped a new report. It's a wake-up call. - Mashable
The space agency's satellites keep vigilant watch over Earth.

War in Ukraine: What is Putin's negotiation strategy? - DW (English)
Russia's president says he supports the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, "in principle." But Vladimir Putin has attached various conditions to his agreement — which critics say reveal Russia’s true aims.
American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat following outrage - The Associated Press
An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare. Australian authorities had threa…

Lando Norris hails ‘perfect way’ to start 2025 season in Australia as McLaren claim Qualifying 1-2 | Formula 1® - Formula 1
Lando Norris was all smiles after Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver beating team mate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to pole position.
Trump visits Justice Department for speech that breaks all norms - The Washington Post
Donald Trump railed against the federal prosecutions he once faced during a rare presidential visit to the Justice Department.

Message from Bay Area doctors: Get vaccinated for measles - The Mercury News
Officials say MMR vaccination is easiest way to defend against potentially deadly virus.

Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says - BBC.com
Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa was head of IS's most senior decision-making body, the US Central Command said.

SpaceX Crew-10 folds traits, hopes into origami crane zero-g indicator - Space.com
What do you get when you fold together the ambitions and contributions of four space station-bound astronauts from the United States, Japan and Russia? A zero-gravity indicator in the form of a crocheted origami crane named "Droog."
UConn-Creighton game at Big East tourney ends with heated skirmish - The Associated Press
A scuffle broke out at the end of Creighton’s 71-62 victory over UConn in the Big East Tournament semifinals after Jamiya Neal threw down a needless dunk for the Bluejays in the final seconds. Huskies guard Hassan Diarra shoved Neal in the chest and appeared …

LIVE COVERAGE - Qualifying in Australia | Formula 1® - Formula 1
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
UNC loses heartbreaker vs. Duke after game-tying free throw wiped out by lane violation - Yahoo Sports
UNC lost its game against Duke, and possibly an NCAA tournament berth, in one of the worst ways possible.