Science
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Artemis II Rocket on Pad 39B, Moon Orbit Mission Nears
NASA’s Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are at Launch Pad 39B, signaling the imminent crewed mission to orbit the Moon.
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NASA Tracks Car-Sized Asteroid for February 17 Earth Flyby
A car-sized asteroid is set to pass Earth on February 17 at 12,616 miles per hour, highlighting NASA’s continuous efforts in monitoring near-Earth objects. The flyby is a routine event for planetary defense.
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Northern Lights Forecast Tonight: G1 Storm Expands Aurora Visibility Across US
A G1-level geomagnetic storm is expected to expand the visibility of the Northern Lights across at least 15 U.S. states tonight, offering millions a chance to witness the aurora borealis.
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Astronomers Confirm ‘Inside-Out’ Exoplanet System Discovery
A recently discovered exoplanetary system, dubbed ‘inside-out,’ challenges fundamental theories of planet formation by featuring large gas giants orbiting unusually close to their star while smaller rocky planets are found further out.
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Antarctica Readies for February 2026 ‘Ring of Fire’ Annular Eclipse
A rare annular solar eclipse, dubbed the ‘ring of fire,’ is set to occur on February 17, 2026, with its path of annularity primarily over Antarctica. While direct observation will be limited to scientific stations and select southern regions, global…
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Unexpected Solar Activity Powers Stronger Northern Lights Displays
A surprising surge in the sun’s activity, defying scientific predictions, is leading to more frequent and intense Northern Lights displays, captivating both the public and researchers. NASA is launching new missions to study this phenomenon, while AI is being deployed…
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Northern Lights Research Escalates Amid Heightened Global Aurora Interest
New scientific missions are rapidly advancing our understanding of the Northern Lights, driven by increasing solar activity and the potential for more widespread aurora displays. NASA is deploying rockets for a 3D ‘CT scan’ of the aurora’s electrical circuits, while…
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Periodic Table Elements in Sanskrit Draw Viral Attention
A video of a man naming periodic table elements in Sanskrit has gone viral, captivating online audiences and sparking widespread interest in the intersection of ancient languages and modern chemistry.
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Education Minister Explores NAS RA Chemical Physics Institute
Armenia’s Education Minister visited the NAS RA Institute of Chemical Physics, engaging with students who joined through a social media invitation.
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Strong Solar Flares Erupt as Sunspot Turns Earthward, Raising Disruption Alerts
A series of powerful solar flares, including the strongest since October 2024, erupted from sunspot region 4366 on February 1-2, 2026. Now Earth-facing, the sunspot’s activity has prompted space weather alerts for potential radio blackouts, satellite disruptions, and widespread auroral…
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Artemis II Launch Prospects Clarified by Key NASA Test
NASA’s Artemis II mission, set to send astronauts around the Moon, moved closer to launch readiness following the completion of a critical ‘wet dress rehearsal’ at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This milestone will determine the precise schedule for the crewed…
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Wellington’s Bright Sky Trail Prompts Scientific Inquiry
A vivid blue-green streak of light captivated residents across Wellington, New Zealand, on January 30, 2026, sparking debate among scientists over whether the celestial event was a meteor or re-entering space debris.
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Pancreatic Cancer Eradicated in Mice: Why Human Trials Remain Distant
A new triple-combination drug therapy developed by Spanish scientists has completely and permanently eliminated pancreatic tumors in mice, addressing a major challenge of treatment resistance. However, human clinical trials are still a long way off.
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Red Auroras in Hanle, Ladakh: Rare Sight Draws Widespread Attention
A rare sighting of red auroras over Hanle in Ladakh has become a top trending topic online, sparking public interest in the unusual atmospheric phenomenon.
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Mid-February Polar Vortex Collapse Confirmed by Forecasts
New forecasts confirm a significant Stratospheric Warming event will trigger a Polar Vortex collapse by mid-February 2026, bringing prolonged cold weather patterns across North America and Europe into early spring.