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How astronomers are unveiling the 'skeleton' of the universe

Faint structures play a crucial role in cosmic development, and scientists are only just beginning to grasp their full extent and role in shaping the universe.

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Double delivery: SpaceX sends Starlink satellites into orbit on launches from California and Florida

SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink satellites launched on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, 2026 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, respectively.

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This giant metal dome will hide a truly colossal telescope mirror | Space photo of the day for Feb. 16, 2026

Straight to the dome.

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Measles: how does it spread and how can I protect my child?

A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children in London comes amid a global increase in infections

The Guardian - UK

Scientists hunt for origins of the mysterious 'sun goddess' particle

Scientists have used a novel new approach to discover the potential origins of the sun goddess particle Amaterasu, the second most energetic cosmic ray ever to be detected striking Earth.

Space

Musk changes course on Mars quest and shoots for moon – again

Moon was a distraction and Mars the goal for billionaire SpaceX chief – could Trump have influenced his U-turn?

The Guardian - US

'Fully unlocking the orbital economy': This California company will fly astronauts to the space station in 2027

NASA has selected the California startup Vast to operate the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for summer 2027.

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What time is the annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17?

A 'ring of fire' eclipse is coming to Antarctica on Feb. 17.

Space

The cone-shaped vessels that have puzzled archaeologists for decades – until now

Ancient vessels found to have soot deposits in their surprisingly unfinished interiors, providing vital clues for scientists

The Independent UK

Can you solve it? Chapeau! A smart new hat puzzle

Logicians and their bonnets

The Guardian - UK

The two changes to your evening routine that could have a measurable impact on heart health

Pancreas responded more effectively in participants making this adjustment, scientists say

The Independent UK

Intermittent fasting no better than typical weight loss diets, study finds

Researchers say limited eating approaches such as 5:2 diet not a ‘miracle solution’ amid surge in their popularity

The Guardian - UK

Trump's Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher

As global tensions rise, the island has become a geopolitical pressure gauge, revealing how the old international legal order is beginning to fray.

Space

The 'Alien' and 'Predator' franchises are on the upswing, so where's the next 'Aliens vs. Predator' game?

As Disney and 20th Century Studios revive the Alien and Predator series, we think a new video game crossover should already be in the works.

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NASA launches twin rocket missions from Alaska to study mysterious black auroras

NASA launched two rockets from Alaska this week to learn more about the electrical "circuitry" within auroras.

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss race: how switch from injections to pills is expanding big pharma’s hopes

Tablets could make treatment more mainstream, with sector predicted to be worth $200bn by end of the decade

Space

Amazon's new 'Stargate' show raises big questions for the beloved sci-fi universe

Following the announcement that Amazon has given a new 'Stargate' the go-ahead, franchise figureheads Martin Gero and Joseph Mallozzi shared some of the details.

Space

The 8 best sci-fi couples to emulate this Valentine's Day

Whether you're single, in a relationship, or even a situationship, fall in love with these sci-fi couples this Valentine's Day.

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7 love-struck sci-fi TV series to snuggle up with on Valentine's Day

From 'Roswell' to 'Outlander,' these romantic sci-fi TV series are guaranteed to warm cold hearts this winter.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 197 — Inside UNOOSA

On Episode 197 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Aarti Holla-Maini and Rick Jenet about the importance of the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs.

Space

Single this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo)

The Rosette Nebula is located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.

Space

A stellar treat for Valentine's Day: Heart-shaped outburst stuns astronomers

Astronomers have spotted a heart in the cosmos — not Cupid's doing, but a dying star shedding its layers — just in time for Valentine's Day.

Space

SpaceX Dragon astronauts make Valentine's Day docking at space station to boost skeleton crew (video)

SpaceX's Crew-12 astronaut mission docked with the short-staffed International Space Station on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

Space

'The beacons were lit!' Scientists name merging supermassive black holes after 'Lord of the Rings' locations

Scientists have named two systems of colliding supermassive black holes after Lord of the Rings locations, Gondor and Rohan.

Space

A mystery object is dimming a distant star. Could it be a massive exoplanet, or a 'failed star'?

A mysterious object has caused a long-lasting and extreme dimming of a distant star, but is this object a 'failed star' brown dwarf, or an exceptionally massive super-Jupiter exoplanet?

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