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2026-02-03T23:46:20+00:00
NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?
NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket on the pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-had-3-years-to-fix-fuel-leaks-on-its-artemis-moon-rocket-why-are-they-still-happening
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NASA's Perseverance Mars rover completes its 1st drive planned by AI
Perseverance in action
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/mars-rovers/nasas-perseverance-mars-rover-completes-its-1st-drive-planned-by-ai
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2026-02-03T20:37:35+00:00
SpaceX grounds its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with its upper stage. Will the Crew-12 astronaut mission be affected?
View from the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket during the launch of 25 Starlink satellites on Feb. 2, 2026. The upper stage failed to deorbit as planned on that mission, after successfully deploying the satellites.
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-grounds-its-falcon-9-rocket-after-a-problem-with-its-upper-stage-will-the-crew-12-astronaut-mission-be-affected
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2026-02-03T20:00:00+00:00
'It's insightful, it's informative.' Neil deGrasse Tyson on his 5-hour backyard audio chat with William Shatner (interview)
"Cosmos Confidential: Bill and Neil’s Excellent Bromance" arrives Feb, 3, 2026.
https://www.space.com/entertainment/its-insightful-its-informative-neil-degrasse-tyson-on-his-5-hour-backyard-audio-chat-with-william-shatner-interview
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2026-02-03T19:00:00+00:00
'Yes Bueno!': The new Kinder Bueno Super Bowl LX ad is sweet sci-fi goodness (video)
A clown and circus ringmaster astronauts
https://www.space.com/entertainment/yes-bueno-the-new-kinder-bueno-super-bowl-lx-ad-is-sweet-sci-fi-goodness-video
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2026-02-03T18:00:00+00:00
March full moon 2025: When, where and how to see the Worm Moon
A Worm Moon rises in the skies above Italy.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/march-full-moon-2025-when-where-and-how-to-see-the-worm-moon
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2026-02-03T17:00:00+00:00
February's 'rare planetary alignment' is coming — here's what to expect from the planet parade
February's "planet parade" won't be easy to see. In this photo captured in Namibia, the rising moon and Venus are visible, glowing in zodiacal light.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/februarys-rare-planetary-alignment-is-coming-heres-what-to-expect-from-the-planet-parade
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2026-02-03T16:00:00+00:00
Skywatching word search: Can you find these stargazing events?
There are lots of things happening in our night skies. Can you find them all?
https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-word-search-can-you-find-these-stargazing-events
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2026-02-03T15:06:41+00:00
See the March Lunar eclipse in more detail for under $50! These binoculars are now even cheaper than on Black Friday
A hand holding the Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars with a black Space.com deals badge in the upper left corner.
https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/celestron-cometron-7x50
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2026-02-03T15:00:00+00:00
How to use the moon on Feb. 4 to plan your view of March's total lunar eclipse
Sequence of eclipse phases throughout the total lunar eclipse on May 26, 2021
https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/how-to-use-the-moon-on-feb-4-to-plan-your-view-of-marchs-total-lunar-eclipse
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2026-02-03T14:00:00+00:00
Neutron star photobombs baby star | Space photo of the day for Feb. 3, 2026
The Very Large Telescope (VLT) recent caught this image of a planetary nebula, hosting both a neutron star and young stars.
https://www.space.com/astronomy/stars/neutron-star-photobombs-baby-star-space-photo-of-the-day-for-feb-3-2026
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2026-02-07T01:20:00+00:00
Looking For Advanced Aliens? Search For Exoplanets With Large Coal Deposits
Strange as it may seem, the prospects of finding advanced high-tech aliens somewhere in the cosmos will likely depend on finding exoplanets that like our own earth harbor large amounts of accessible energy-dense coal.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/looking-for-advanced-aliens-search-for-exoplanets-with-large-coal-deposits
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2026-02-06T22:11:57+00:00
Canadian Researchers Map the Milky Way's Magnetic Field
An international team of researchers have published two papers that reveal a new model for how the magnetic field of the Milky Way evolved.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/canadian-researchers-map-the-milky-ways-magnetic-field
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2026-02-06T20:51:18+00:00
The Collaboration that Brought you the First Image of a Black Hole Just Released Photos of its Massive Jet
Recently published data from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) of the galaxy Messier 87 facilitate new insights into the direct environment of the central supermassive black hole. Measured differences in the radio light on different spatial scales can be explained by the presence of an as of yet undetected jet at frequencies of 230 Gigahertz at spatial scales comparable to the size of the black hole. The most likely location of the jet base is determined through detailed modeling.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-collaboration-that-brought-you-the-first-image-of-a-black-hole-just-released-photos-of-its-massi
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2026-02-06T19:00:00+00:00
Is the Universe Older Than We Think? Part 4: The Changing Lambda-scape
Isn’t the FLRW metric way generic? It lays out the basic assumptions and tells us how the universe should behave, but it doesn’t say WHAT the universe is made of.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/is-the-universe-older-than-we-think-part-4-the-changing-lambda-scape
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2026-02-06T12:08:00+00:00
The Dirty Afterlife of a Dead Satellite
Sometimes humans get ahead of ourselves. We embark on grand engineering experiments without really understanding what the long-term implications of such projects are. Climate change itself it a perfect example of that - no one in the early industrial revolution realized that, more than 100 years later, the emissions from their combustion engines would increase the overall global temperature and risk millions of people's lives and livelihoods, let alone the impact it would have on the species we share the world with. According to a new release from the Salata Institute at Harvard, we seem to be going down the same blind path with a different engineering challenge in this century - satellite megaconstellations.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-dirty-afterlife-of-a-dead-satellite
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2026-02-05T23:29:09+00:00
The "Little Red Dots" Observed by Webb Were Direct-Collapse Black Holes
The discovery by JWST of a substantial population of compact "Little Red Dots" (LRDs) presented astronomers with a major mystery. By reproducing their spectra with simulations, a team argued that they were Direct Collapse Black Holes (DCBHs).
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-little-red-dots-observed-by-webb-were-direct-collapse-black-holes
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2026-02-05T22:29:00+00:00
Is the Universe Older Than We Think? Part 3: Timescape
The FLRW metric is a model. And you know the saying, all models are wrong, but some are useful.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/is-the-universe-older-than-we-think-part-3-timescape
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2026-02-05T20:24:01+00:00
Is There A Link Between Primordial Black Holes, Neutrinos, and Dark Matter?
In 2023, a subatomic particle called a neutrino crashed into Earth with such a high amount of energy that it should have been impossible. In fact, there are no known sources anywhere in the universe capable of producing such energy—100,000 times more than the highest-energy particle ever produced by the Large Hadron Collider, the world's most powerful particle accelerator. However, a team of physicists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently hypothesized that something like this could happen when a special kind of black hole, called a "quasi-extremal primordial black hole," explodes.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/is-there-a-link-between-primordial-black-holes-neutrinos-and-dark-matter
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2026-02-05T15:29:49+00:00
Review: Dwarf Lab's New Dwarf Mini Smart Telescope
Telescopes are getting smaller. It’s strange to think: smartscopes have been with us for over half a decade now. Since 2020, we’ve tested units from Vaonis, Unistellar and more. In a short time, these smartscopes have revolutionized amateur astronomy, putting deep-sky imaging within reach of causal users. Recently, we had a chance to put Dwarf Lab’s latest unit the Dwarf Mini through its paces.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/review-dwarf-labs-new-dwarf-mini-smart-telescope
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2026-02-05T12:14:23+00:00
Turning Forgotten Telescope Data into New Discoveries
Astronomers have been collecting data for generations, and the sad fact is that not all of it has yet been fully analyzed. There are still discoveries hiding in the dark recesses of data archives strewn throughout the astronomical world. Some of them are harder to access than others, such as actual physical plates containing star positions from more than a hundred years ago. But as more and more of this data is archived, astronomers also keep coming up with ever more impressive tools to analyze it. A recent paper from Cyril Tasse of the Paris Observatory and his co-authors, published recently in Nature Astronomy describes an algorithm that analyzes hundreds of thousands of previously unknown data points in radio telescope archives - and they found some interesting features in it.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/turning-forgotten-telescope-data-into-new-discoveries
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2026-02-05T03:08:00+00:00
NASA's Artemis II Spacecraft on the Launch Pad
NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which will carry the Artemis II crew around the Moon, sits at the launch pad on Jan. 17, 2026, after rollout. It rests atop the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. Orion can provide living space on missions for four astronauts for up to 21 days without docking to another spacecraft. Advances in technology […]
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/nasas-artemis-ii-spacecraft-on-the-launch-pad
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2026-02-04T21:07:00+00:00
Is the Universe Older Than We Think? Part 2: Tired Light
This is all based on the assumption that galaxies are receding away from us. And I actually cheated a little.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/is-the-universe-older-than-we-think-part-2-tired-light
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2026-02-04T18:46:21+00:00
Cosmic Collision: The JWST Found An Early 5-Galaxy Merger
The JWST found a system of at least five interacting galaxies only 800 million years after the Big Bang. The discovery adds weight to the growing understanding that galaxies were interacting and shaping their surroundings far earlier than scientists thought. There's also evidence that the collision was redistributing heavy elements beyond the galaxies themselves.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/cosmic-collision-the-jwst-found-an-early-5-galaxy-merger
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2026-02-04T12:15:00+00:00
Neutron Scans Reveal Hidden Water in Famous Martian Meteorite
New tools unlock new discoveries in science. So when a new type of non-destructive technology becomes widely available, it's inevitable that planetary scientists will get their hands on it to test it on some meteorites. A new paper, available in pre-print on arXiv, by Estrid Naver of the Technical University of Denmark and her co-authors, describes the use of two of those (relatively) new tools to one of the most famous meteorites in the world - NWA 7034 - also known as Black Beauty.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/neutron-scans-reveal-hidden-water-in-famous-martian-meteorite
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2026-02-04T00:07:30+00:00
Researchers Conduct the Largest Study of Runaway Stars in the Milky Way
Researchers from the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) and the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC), in collaboration with the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC), have led the most extensive observational study to date of runaway massive stars, which includes an analysis of the rotation and binarity of these stars in our galaxy.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/researchers-conduct-the-largest-study-of-runaway-stars-in-the-milky-way
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2026-02-03T21:05:40+00:00
Is the Universe Older Than We Think? Part 1: The Cosmological Clock
When I say that the universe is 13.77 billion years old, it sounds rather authoritative.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/is-the-universe-older-than-we-think-part-1-the-cosmological-clock
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2026-02-03T20:16:32+00:00
Red Giant Stars Can't Destroy All Gas Giants. Some Are Hardy Survivors
Astronomers haven't found many gas giants orbiting white dwarfs. But is that because they're so difficult to spot? Or is it because their survival rate is so low? New research probes the issue.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/red-giant-stars-cant-destroy-all-gas-giants-some-are-hardy-survivors
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2026-02-03T12:45:58+00:00
Reading the Moon’s Diary, One Speck of Dust at a Time
Magnetism on the Moon has always been a bit confusing. Remote sensing probes have noted there is some magnetic signature, but far from the strong cocoon that surrounds Earth itself. Previous attempts to detect it in returned regolith samples blended together all of the rocks in those samples, leading to confusion about the source - whether they were caused by a strong inner dynamo in ages past, or by powerful asteroid impacts that magnetized the rocks they hit. A new study from Yibo Yang of Zhejiang University and Lin Xing of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, published recently in the journal Fundamental Research, shows that the right answer seems to be - a little of both.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/reading-the-moons-diary-one-speck-of-dust-at-a-time
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2026-02-03T05:29:00+00:00
Elon Musk lays out a new vision of AI satellites as SpaceX acquires xAI
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he’s making space-based artificial intelligence the “immediate focus” of a newly expanded company that not only builds rockets and satellites, but also controls xAI’s generative-AI software and the X social-media platform. That’s the upshot of Musk's announcement that SpaceX has acquired xAI.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/elon-musk-lays-out-a-new-vision-of-ai-satellites-as-spacex-acquires-xai
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2026-02-02T21:50:52+00:00
The Magnetic Superhighways That Drive Galaxy Evolution
<img alt="Researchers used ALMA to image the magnetic fields of the galactic disk and dusty and molecular outflow of the merging galaxy Arp220. They found that a magnetic superhighway funnels material between galaxy cores, and that powerful winds move material along the fields into the circumgalactic medium. Image Credit: Lopez-Rodriguez, E. (USC; polarization data), Girart, J.M. (ICE-CSIC and IEEC; polarization data); (Barcos-Muñoz, L. (NRAO; 3GHz data)" height="720" src="https://www.universetoday.com/article_images/Arp_220_main_20260202_212459.jpg" width="1280" /> Arp 220 is a well-known pair of galaxies that are merging. New ALMA observations of polarized light reveal the complex and powerful magnetic fields that shape the process.
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-magnetic-superhighways-that-drive-galaxy-evolution
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2026-02-06T10:14:00+00:00
This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 6 – 15
The Winter Hexagon encompasses the brightest winter stars. Near Orion, the Big Dog prances and the Hare crouches. And the moonless dark this week opens telescopic deep-sky depths. The post This Week&#039;s Sky at a Glance, February 6 – 15 appeared first on Sky &amp; Telescope.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-february-6-15/
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2026-02-05T13:00:00+00:00
Virginia Trimble, Memory Keeper of Modern Astronomy
Virginia Trimble collected "shiny things" in astronomy — and her curated collections fascinated astronomers around the world. The post Virginia Trimble, Memory Keeper of Modern Astronomy appeared first on Sky &amp; Telescope.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-resources/famous-astronomers/virginia-trimble-memory-keeper-of-modern-astronomy/
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2026-02-04T16:53:55+00:00
New Kreutz Comet C/2026 A1 May Dazzle
A distant Kreutz comet heading our way may grow a glorious tail in April. The post New Kreutz Comet C/2026 A1 May Dazzle appeared first on Sky &amp; Telescope.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/new-kreutz-comet-c-2026-a1-may-dazzle/
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2026-02-03T18:40:26+00:00
Chilean Observatories Saved from Industrial Megaproject
The proposed installation — less than 10 miles from Paranal Observatory — sparked international concern. Now it’s canceled. The post Chilean Observatories Saved from Industrial Megaproject appeared first on Sky &amp; Telescope.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/chilean-observatories-saved-from-industrial-megaproject/
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2026-02-03T17:46:39+00:00
Hundreds of Bright Streaks Suggest Mercury’s Still Active
An AI search through decades-old spacecraft images reveals that Mercury may still be alive and kicking, geologically speaking. The post Hundreds of Bright Streaks Suggest Mercury’s Still Active appeared first on Sky &amp; Telescope.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/hundreds-of-bright-streaks-suggest-mercurys-still-active/
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2026-01-29T18:00:00+00:00
Starlight Deprivation Syndrome
Feeling sluggish and crabby? Got cloudy skies? You might be suffering from SDS. The post Starlight Deprivation Syndrome appeared first on Sky &amp; Telescope.
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-blogs/starlight-deprivation-syndrome/
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2026-02-06T05:26:39
A hidden brain effect of prenatal alcohol exposure
New research using rhesus monkeys suggests that the brain’s relationship with alcohol may begin forming long before a person ever takes a drink. Scientists found that exposure to alcohol before birth reshaped the brain’s dopamine system, a key player in motivation and reward, and those changes were linked to faster drinking later in adulthood.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206020852.htm
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2026-02-06T04:09:04
Scientists found a sugar that could defeat deadly superbugs
Scientists in Australia have uncovered a clever new way to fight some of the most dangerous drug-resistant bacteria by targeting a sugar that exists only on bacterial cells. By designing antibodies that recognize this unique sugar, researchers were able to guide the immune system to attack and eliminate deadly infections that normally shrug off antibiotics.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206020850.htm
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2026-02-05T05:53:59
Scientists discover hidden deep-Earth structures shaping the magnetic field
Deep inside Earth, two massive hot rock structures have been quietly shaping the planet’s magnetic field for millions of years. Using ancient magnetic records and advanced simulations, scientists discovered that these formations influence the movement of liquid iron in Earth’s core. Some parts of the magnetic field remained stable over vast stretches of time, while others changed dramatically.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260205050039.htm
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2026-02-06T01:21:29
Mars’ water mystery may have a simple ice answer
Scientists have found that ancient Martian lakes could have survived for decades despite freezing air temperatures. Using a newly adapted climate model, researchers showed that thin, seasonal ice could trap heat and protect liquid water beneath. These lakes may have gently melted and refrozen each year without ever freezing solid. The idea helps solve a long-standing mystery about how Mars shows so much evidence of water without signs of a warm climate.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121552.htm
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2026-02-06T00:11:23
A new scan lets scientists see inside the human body in 3D color
A new imaging breakthrough combines ultrasound and light-based techniques to generate vivid 3D images that show both tissue structure and blood vessel activity. Developed by researchers at Caltech and USC, the system delivers detailed results quickly and without radiation or contrast dyes. It has already been used to image multiple parts of the human body. The approach could significantly improve cancer detection, nerve-damage monitoring, and brain imaging.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121550.htm
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2026-02-05T23:15:38
A superfluid freezes and breaks the rules of physics
Physicists have watched a quantum fluid do something once thought almost impossible: stop moving. In experiments with ultra-thin graphene, researchers observed a superfluid—normally defined by its endless, frictionless flow—freeze into a strange new state that looks solid yet still belongs to the quantum world. This long-sought phase, known as a supersolid, blends crystal-like order with superfluid behavior and has puzzled scientists for decades.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121545.htm
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2026-02-05T07:37:25
Endangered sea turtles hear ship noise loud and clear
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, one of the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth, live in some of the noisiest waters on the planet, right alongside major shipping routes. New research reveals that these turtles are especially sensitive to low-frequency sounds—the same rumbling tones produced by ships and industrial activity underwater.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121542.htm
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2026-02-05T00:14:20
Two-month-old babies are already making sense of the world
At just two months old, babies are already organizing the world in their minds. Brain scans revealed distinct patterns as infants looked at pictures of animals, toys, and everyday objects, showing early category recognition. Scientists used AI to help decode these patterns, offering a rare glimpse into infant thinking. The results suggest babies begin learning and understanding far sooner than expected.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204114144.htm
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2026-02-04T04:32:51
Melting Antarctic ice may weaken a major carbon sink
Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a form that marine life could not easily use. This means more melting ice does not automatically boost carbon absorption. In the future, Antarctic ice loss could actually reduce the ocean’s ability to slow climate change.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204042457.htm
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2026-02-04T07:42:40
MIT's new brain tool could finally explain consciousness
Scientists still don’t know how the brain turns physical activity into thoughts, feelings, and awareness—but a powerful new tool may help crack the mystery. Researchers at MIT are exploring transcranial focused ultrasound, a noninvasive technology that can precisely stimulate deep regions of the brain that were previously off-limits. In a new “roadmap” paper, they explain how this method could finally let scientists test cause-and-effect in consciousness research, not just observe correlations.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030554.htm
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2026-02-03T10:06:55
This unexpected plant discovery could change how drugs are made
Plants make chemical weapons to protect themselves, and many of these compounds have become vital to human medicine. Researchers found that one powerful plant chemical is produced using a gene that looks surprisingly bacterial. This suggests plants reuse microbial tools to invent new chemistry. The insight could help scientists discover new drugs and produce them more sustainably.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030546.htm
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2026-02-04T01:40:26
The genetic turning point that made backbones possible
Scientists have uncovered a surprising genetic shift that may explain how animals with backbones—from fish and frogs to humans—became so complex. By comparing sea squirts, lampreys, and frogs, researchers found that key genes controlling cell communication began producing many more protein variations right at the moment vertebrates emerged. This genetic flexibility likely helped cells specialize in new ways, shaping the development of diverse tissues and organs.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030533.htm
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2026-02-03T03:05:26
A hidden cellular process may drive aging and disease
As we age, our cells don’t just wear down—they reorganize. Researchers found that cells actively remodel a key structure called the endoplasmic reticulum, reducing protein-producing regions while preserving fat-related ones. This process, driven by ER-phagy, is tied to lifespan and healthy aging. Because these changes happen early, they could help trigger later disease—or offer a chance to stop it.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030526.htm
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2026-02-03T09:09:13
This strange little dinosaur is forcing a rethink of evolution
A newly identified tiny dinosaur, Foskeia pelendonum, is shaking up long-held ideas about how plant-eating dinosaurs evolved. Though fully grown adults were remarkably small and lightweight, their anatomy was anything but simple—featuring a bizarre, highly specialized skull and unexpected evolutionary traits. Detailed bone studies show these dinosaurs matured quickly with bird- or mammal-like metabolism, while their teeth and posture hint at fast, agile lives in dense forests.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260203030521.htm
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2026-02-03T02:17:32
This brain discovery is forcing scientists to rethink how memory works
A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks. Researchers expected clear differences but instead found strong overlap across memory types. The finding challenges decades of memory research. It may also help scientists better understand conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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2026-02-02T11:37:15
Scientists discover protein that could heal leaky gut and ease depression
Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key role in both gut repair and brain health. Remarkably, a single injection restored Reelin levels and produced antidepressant-like effects in preclinical models. The findings hint at a future treatment that targets depression through the gut–brain connection.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260201231240.htm
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2026-02-02T10:22:57
Hundreds of new species found in a hidden world beneath the Pacific
As demand for critical metals grows, scientists have taken a rare, close look at life on the deep Pacific seabed where mining may soon begin. Over five years and 160 days at sea, researchers documented nearly 800 species, many previously unknown. Test mining reduced animal abundance and diversity significantly, though the overall impact was smaller than expected. The study offers vital clues for how future mining could reshape one of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260201231230.htm
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2026-02-02T04:48:56
Four astronauts enter quarantine as NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 launch nears
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 team has entered a carefully controlled two-week quarantine as the countdown begins for their journey to the International Space Station. The four astronauts—representing NASA, the European Space Agency, and Roscosmos—are isolating at Johnson Space Center before heading to Florida for final launch preparations. The mission could lift off as early as February 11, with multiple backup launch windows lined up.
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2026-02-02T09:21:36
One of Earth’s most abundant lifeforms has a fatal flaw
SAR11 bacteria dominate the world’s oceans by being incredibly efficient, shedding genes to survive in nutrient-poor waters. But that extreme streamlining appears to backfire when conditions change. Under stress, many cells keep copying their DNA without dividing, creating abnormal cells that grow large and die. This vulnerability may explain why SAR11 populations drop during phytoplankton blooms and could become more important as oceans grow less stable.
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2026-01-31T08:45:55
NASA’s Perseverance rover completes the first AI-planned drive on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has just made history by driving across Mars using routes planned by artificial intelligence instead of human operators. A vision-capable AI analyzed the same images and terrain data normally used by rover planners, identified hazards like rocks and sand ripples, and charted a safe path across the Martian surface. After extensive testing in a virtual replica of the rover, Perseverance successfully followed the AI-generated routes, traveling hundreds of feet autonomously.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260131084555.htm
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2026-02-06T14:57:37+00:00
Long-Sought Proof Tames Some of Math’s Unruliest Equations
The trajectory of a storm, the evolution of stock prices, the spread of disease &mdash; mathematicians can describe any phenomenon that changes in time or space using what are known as partial differential equations. But there&rsquo;s a problem: These &ldquo;PDEs&rdquo; are often so complicated that it&rsquo;s impossible to solve them directly. Mathematicians instead rely on a clever workaround. They might not know how to&#8230; Source
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2026-02-04T15:40:40+00:00
Expansion Microscopy Has Transformed How We See the Cellular World
When you slip a slide under a microscope, a system of glass lenses magnifies the object of your attention &mdash; a microbe, for example. But even with the largest zoom on a classic compound optical system, scientists struggle to make sense of finer details, which can be further obscured when tough cell walls make it difficult to inject dyes that help identify structures. Now, rather than invest in&#8230; Source
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2026-02-02T16:48:42+00:00
How Modern and Antique Technologies Reveal a Dynamic Cosmos
In early 2007, Ren&eacute; Hudec was in Building D of the Harvard&#x2d;Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, thumbing through roomfuls of floor&#x2d;to&#x2d;ceiling cabinets that look more like a vast record collection than an academic archive. Each paper sleeve holds a glass plate, most of which are 8 by 10 inches, a historic photographic record of the cosmos from before the age of sophisticated digital detectors. Source
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2026-02-07T09:12:00-05:00
No, North Carolina’s wild horses were not wrapped in insulation
The post No, North Carolina&#8217;s wild horses were not wrapped in insulation appeared first on Popular Science.
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2026-02-07T08:00:00-05:00
How to clear space in your Google for free
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2026-02-06T19:30:00-05:00
Florida euthanizes 5,195 frozen iguanas
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2026-02-06T16:04:05-05:00
Sleep Number just dropped prices on pretty much all of its beds during this surprise early Presidents’ Day sale
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2026-02-06T16:01:00-05:00
The toddler who survived a 54-degree body temperature
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2026-02-06T15:04:00-05:00
Synthetic skin reveals hidden ‘Mona Lisa’ when exposed to heat
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2026-02-06T13:05:00-05:00
$13 thrift store camera hid 70-year-old undeveloped film
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2026-02-06T12:00:00-05:00
The lobstermen teaming up with scientists to save endangered whales
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2026-02-06T10:00:00-05:00
Sennheiser’s New Year, New Gear premium headphones sale lets you elevate your listening for less
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2026-02-06T09:01:00-05:00
Yes, eating carrots can help your eyesight. But it’s not a cure-all.
The post Yes, eating carrots can help your eyesight. But it&#8217;s not a cure-all. appeared first on Popular Science.
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2026-02-05T20:08:00-05:00
MIT professor designs 2026 Winter Olympics torch
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2026-02-05T17:37:12-05:00
2026 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: 26 perfect presents for your partner
Got a valentine that sweats a ranked match and melts listening to their favorite album? Gift them the new ASUS ROG Kithara gaming headphones. It’s the rare headset that also fits the audiophile mindset, thanks to its 100mm planar-magnetic drivers tuned by HiFiMAN. With these $299 wired headphones, they don’t have to choose between precise spatial awareness and expressive staging. Footsteps arrive as clean, crisp coordinates, while veil-free vocals and vibes stay textured. There’s space around bullets and air around cymbals, plus nimble bass that’s got pleasing nuance for an open-back thanks to a Neo Supernano Diaphragm Gen. 2 packed between Stealth Magnets. The tactile feel is equally dialed in, with plush drop-shaped pads (sonically warmer velour and more neutral leatherette), a reasonable 420g weight for marathon campaigns and/or playlists, and a cable kit that includes an on-cable full-band MEMS boom microphone, USB-C dongle, as well as a 4.4mm balanced termination to get the most out of the 16Ω 8Hz–55kHz specs. Sure, they require a quiet room, but goosebumps are guaranteed.&nbsp; This gift is a little off the beaten path, but it can appeal to people who like to choose the road less taken, so &#8230; If you have an adventurous soul in your life who wants to stay active but may need some assistance, the Hypershell X exoskeleton can put some pep back in their step while hiking, climbing, running, cycling, or simply commuting. In January, we tested the $1,999 Ultra X model on an excursion through a Nevada canyon (variants are available across various ranges and materials, starting at $999). And the 1000 W of adaptive power packed into this carbon fiber and titanium alloy frame successfully lowered our heart rate while making us feel capable of more effortless output as we stomped and scrambled through the Calico Hills. For anyone who feels they&#8217;ve lost a step—whether because they&#8217;re older, recovering from an injury, facing other mobility issues, or just tasked with logistical demands—we feel this hip-assisted exoskeleton can ease physical toll. It also has a mode to provide resistance for physical therapy/fitness. Cyclists, hikers, climbers, they’ll happily invest in top-tier gear, then toss it all into a chaotic pile when the day’s done. That’s where gear haulers come in, and the RUX Essentials Set is one of the best ways to bring order to the madness. Think “Home Edit” for the outdoors. The system starts with a 70-liter RUX Gear Box, a collapsible, weather-proof container with a clear window so you can see what’s inside. Add the RUX Bag, a 25-liter divider bag that clips neatly into place to create containers within the container, and the RUX Pocket, a slim, folder-style organizer that attaches inside or out for smaller essentials. The result is a modular setup that lets your special someone lift out exactly what they need when it’s time to roll. Whether storing gear long-term or loading up the truck for a quick escape, it turns packing into a pleasure instead of a scramble. At nearly $400, it’s a splurge, but it’s also guaranteed for life. The post 2026 Valentine&#8217;s Day Gift Guide: 26 perfect presents for your partner appeared first on Popular Science.
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2026-02-05T13:46:02-05:00
Termites are swarming Florida even faster than predicted
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2026-02-05T11:30:00-05:00
Fire may have altered human DNA
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2026-02-05T10:16:00-05:00
Australia mints colorful $1 coins to honor Olympians and Paralympians
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2026-02-05T09:01:00-05:00
In 1916, hybrid cars could’ve changed history. But Ford wouldn’t allow it.
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2026-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Scientists want you to smell ancient Egyptian mummies
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Man solves ceiling fans’ most annoying problem
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2026-02-04T17:54:31-05:00
Sonos is blowing out its most popular soundbars, speakers, and headphones during this flash sale
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2026-02-04T16:28:00-05:00
Fungi help turn old mattresses into insulation
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2026-02-04T15:03:00-05:00
Marine biologists discover 28 new deep sea species—and an old VHS tape
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2026-02-04T14:00:00-05:00
Cortisol could impact your dog’s behavior
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2026-02-04T12:01:00-05:00
Death Valley National Park needs help ID’ing joyriding vandals
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2026-02-04T11:00:00-05:00
How do you check a hummingbird for broken bones? Very carefully.
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2026-02-04T09:01:00-05:00
Why our ancestors had straight teeth without braces
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2026-02-03T17:32:53-05:00
Adorama is blowing out camera bags during this limited winter clearance sale
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2026-02-03T15:20:40-05:00
Pipe organ plays single song for 639 years
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Watch an albatross give its brand-new chick a very careful cleanup
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2026-02-03T11:45:00-05:00
Metal detectorist finds medieval pendant with a Roman ‘secret’
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2026-02-03T11:00:00-05:00
Poop DNA tests and AI dog surveillance: The tech changing pet care.
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2026-02-03T09:01:00-05:00
Why do your joints hurt when it’s cold? We asked a doctor.
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2026-02-02T16:15:00-05:00
Weird bird mouths go all the way back to the first avian dinosaur
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2026-02-02T15:00:00-05:00
Hair samples reveal the benefits of lead regulation
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2026-02-02T14:37:55-05:00
Teen discovers Australia’s oldest dinosaur fossil—almost 70 years ago
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2026-02-02T11:37:46-05:00
The Green River flows ‘uphill.’ Geologists think they finally know why.
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2026-02-02T11:35:18-05:00
Get a powerful TP-Link Deco WiFi 7 mesh router for just $89 during Amazon’s flash clearance sale
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Locust swarms may meet their match in protein-enriched crops
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2026-02-02T09:00:00-05:00
This wide-eyed baby primate is cute, cuddly—and venomous
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2026-02-06T16:00:00-05:00
Luss Hogback Stone in Luss, Scotland
In the shadow of a Victorian church lies an 11th-century Norse grave marker, the last tangible whisper of Viking raiders who once terrorised the bonnie banks. Tucked among the weathered headstones of Luss Parish Church, this peculiar hump-backed boulder is easy to mistake for an eroded rock or forgotten grave. But look closer at its curved silhouette and you're gazing at a miniature Viking longhouse, a stone "hall for the dead" carved to guide a Norse soul to Valhalla. Hogback stones are an enigma of the Dark Ages. These Anglo-Scandinavian grave markers appear nowhere in Scandinavia itself. They exist only in Britain, concentrated in areas of Viking settlement along the trading routes that once connected York to Dublin. The Luss example sits along the Forth-Clyde corridor, a waterway the Norse knew well. In 1263, King Haakon IV of Norway launched a massive fleet against Scotland in a final bid to reassert Norse dominance over the Western Isles. His raiders sailed up Loch Long, then in an audacious feat of strength, dragged their longships overland at Tarbet to burst upon Loch Lomond, pillaging the settlements along its shores and catching the locals utterly by surprise. Whether this particular stone dates to that infamous raid or commemorates an earlier Norseman who settled these banks remains a mystery. The stone's distinctive "shingled" roof ridge and faint interlace carvings on its flanks mark it unmistakably as Viking work. After being unearthed in 1926, it spent decades slowly disappearing beneath creeping moss until a 2015 restoration revealed its ornate details once more. Now raised on a small plinth of gravel, it offers visitors a tangible connection to a time when dragon-prowed ships haunted these waters.
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2026-02-06T14:00:00-05:00
Ayapua Boat Museum in Iquitos, Peru
Before the 1850s travel by boat up the Amazon river, against the current, was nearly impossible, but with the arrival of steamboats new industries became possible. The most lucrative of these was the rubber trade, and from 1880-1912 the Amazon was flooded with adventurers looking to make their fortunes. Steamboats like the Ayapua were the lifeline of this boom. They functioned as cargo boats, passenger liners, naval vessels, hotels, brothels, and everything in between. The Ayapua itself was built in 1906 in Hamburg, Germany, for the express purpose of carrying up to $2,000,000 worth of rubber per load in today’s money from the Peruvian Amazon to Europe and the United States. The Amazonian rubber boom, however, was doomed almost before it began. After the British managed to smuggle a load of rubber seeds to their Asian colonies the price of rubber plummeted. Reports of the brutal living conditions and wholesale slaughter of the indigenous rubber tappers also started to reach Europe and Lima, despite the propagandising of the Rubber Barons, and by 1912 most of the adventurers and speculators had fled Iquitos, leaving nothing but mansions, trauma, and steamboats.
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