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February 2026 night sky: What to see and what you need

The best of February’s stargazing events — with key dates and the must-have gear to see them at their best.

Jan 29, 2026 • 5 min

Stone Age teenager was mauled by a bear 28,000 years ago, skeletal analysis confirms

The mystery of a Stone Age teenager's death has been solved — 80 years after he was found in an ancient burial ground in Italy.

Jan 29, 2026 • 5 min

5,000-year-old rock art from ancient Egypt depicts 'terrifying' conquest of the Sinai Peninsula

Archaeologists have found 5,000-year-old ancient Egyptian rock art in the Sinai Desert that depicts the conquest of the region.

Jan 29, 2026 • 5 min

50-year-old NASA jet crashes in flames on Texas runway — taking it out of the Artemis II mission

New footage shows one of NASA's WB-57 research jets spewing out flames and smoke as it skids across a runway during an emergency landing near Houston. The veteran aircraft was due to play a small role...

Jan 29, 2026 • 5 min

South Carolina's measles outbreak nears 790 cases — making it the biggest in decades

Nearly 790 people, primarily children, have been infected in South Carolina's ongoing measles outbreak, officials report.

Jan 29, 2026 • 5 min

James Webb telescope discovers closest galaxy to the Big Bang ever seen

The James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the most distant, early galaxy in the known universe. The new contender, MoM-z14, is visible just 280 million years after the Big Bang.

Jan 29, 2026 • 5 min

Halley wasn't the first to figure out the famous comet. An 11th-century monk did it first, new research suggests.

An 11th-century monk saw the famous "Halley's comet" first as a child and later as an adult, new research finds.

Jan 29, 2026 • 5 min

Ribchester Helmet: A rare 'face mask' helmet worn by a Roman cavalry officer 1,900 years ago

The helmet has been a powerful symbol of Roman Britain since it was discovered over 200 years ago.

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Artemis II simulated launch window opens tonight as NASA delays mission due to 'rare Arctic outbreak'

NASA's Artemis II simulated launch is scheduled for tonight after Arctic weather forced the mission to be delayed. The first crewed Artemis mega moon rocket could still leave Earth as early as this we...

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

The Colorado River's largest tributary flows 'uphill' for over 100 miles — and geologists may finally have an explanation for it

Millions of years ago, the Green River carved a path through the Uinta Mountains instead of flowing around the formation. Now, researchers have discovered how this could have happened.

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Enormous 'mega-blob' under Hawaii is solid rock and iron, not gooey — and it may fuel a hotspot

A new study reveals a detailed look at what lies beneath the Hawaiian hotspot.

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

What is Moltbook? A social network for AI threatens a 'total purge' of humanity — but some experts say it's a hoax

A new social networking site exclusively for bots has sparked claims of AI inventing its own religion and plotting humanity's downfall. But experts say its real dangers lie elsewhere.

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Sunspot launches 27 solar flares in 24 hours, including strongest outburst in years

The sunspot region 4366 fired off dozens of powerful solar flares in 24 hours, including the single strongest flare since 2024. Auroras are possible later this week.

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

Preserved hair reveals just how bad lead exposure was in the 20th century

A new study reveals the dramatic decrease in lead exposure in the U.S. following the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency 55 years ago.

Feb 02, 2026 • 5 min

New Lawsuit Against Alligator Alcatraz Says Detainees Were Forced to Write Lawyers' Phone Numbers With Bar Soap

Two individuals detained at the facility testified that they experienced multiple violations of their First Amendment rights, including being denied access to legal counsel and free speech

Feb 01, 2026 • 5 min

Opposition Leader Machado Pushes Return to Venezuela, Testing Trump's Alliance With Interim Regime

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has urged U.S. lawmakers to help facilitate her return to Venezuela, a request that highlights tensions between her political movement and the Trump a...

Feb 01, 2026 • 5 min

Trump Rejects Sheinbaum's Claim That Cutting Oil Shipments To Cuba Will Cause a Humanitarian Crisis: 'They'll Make a Deal'

President Donald Trump rejected a claim from his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum, about whether Cuba would face a "humanitarian crisis" if it stopped receiving oil from the country.

Feb 01, 2026 • 5 min

Cuba Resold Most Of The Cheap Oil It Got From Venezuela Despite Rolling Blackouts, U.S. Official Says

Cuba resold most of the cheap oil it got from Venezuela last year despite the island repeatedly going dark as a result of rolling blackouts, according to a U.S. official.

Feb 01, 2026 • 5 min

GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez Warns 'All Tourists' To Leave Cuba 'Before It Is Too Late'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez urged all tourists to evacuate Cube "before it is too late."

Feb 01, 2026 • 5 min

Kristi Noem Softens Rhetoric Amid Minnesota Fallout: 'We Can Always Do Better'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has tempered her public tone following backlash over the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal officers.

Feb 01, 2026 • 5 min