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NASA delays crew mission to Moon due to rocket issue
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Nasa astronauts' moon mission delayed due to rocket issue
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
2 min readBBC
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The skull that fooled the scientific world for years
Charles Dawson claimed he had found a skull which was half ape and half human in Sussex countryside.
2 min read - Science
Experts stunned after first-ever live sighting of elusive ocean creature: 'That's so rare'
"This capture is the first confirmed record."
2 min readThe Cool Down
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Falcon 9 rocket sets new reuse record on SpaceX's 2nd Starlink launch of the day
Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets, each carrying Starlink satellites, launched from California and Florida on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The second booster set a new reuse record.
2 min readSpace
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Researchers sound alarm after discovering hidden danger lurking in winter snow: 'It's a triple whammy'
Snow acts like a "giant chemical sponge."
3 min read - Business
One Of The Strongest Engineering Materials In The World Can Now Be Used For 3D Printing
3D printing has become a major favorite for hobbyists all over the world, but it's also finding its way into different industries, including manufacturing.
3 min readBGR
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NASA likely to delay Artemis II moon mission launch again due to helium flow problem
Helium flow issue forces NASA to consider rolling back Artemis II rocket from launch pad. The technical problem threatens a March launch of the crewed moon mission.
2 min readFox News
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NASA's moon rocket hit by new problem, flight pushed to April
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
3 min readCBS News
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Experts thrilled as cameras capture never-before-observed behavior in wild creatures: 'Enemies with benefits'
"Providing a predictive framework."
2 min read - Science
Experts thrilled as deep-water camera captures footage of 'extraordinary' creature: 'We were not expecting to see this'
"There are so many more windows left to be opened."
3 min read - US
Scientists Suggest That Igniting Oil Spills to Create Fire Tornadoes Might Actually Be Good for the Oceans
"Our goal is to harness the chaotic nature of fire whirls as a powerful, precise restoration tool, to protect coastlines, marine ecosystems and the environment as a whole."
2 min readFuturism
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Programmable hydrogel 'smart skin' can hide images, shift texture, and morph shape
At first glance, it looks like a plain, slightly glossy sheet. Then it goes through a quick bath, the temperature shifts, and a famous face comes back from nowhere.
7 min readThe Brighter Side of News
- Health
Hidden virus inside gut bacteria linked to doubled colorectal cancer risk, study finds
Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights into cancer research.
4 min read - Science
Nasa may roll back Artemis II rocket launch after helium flow discovery
Agency statement comes one day after announcement of 6 March target for astronauts’ mission to circle the moon
2 min readThe Guardian
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This Strange Spiky Dinosaur Had Skin Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen
But what was it for?
3 min readScienceAlert
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When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?
The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.
5 min read - Science
NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission over technical issues
NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Saturday ruled out a March launch for Artemis 2, the first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, citing technical issues.NASA surprised many late last year when it said Artemis 2 could happen as soon as February -- an acceleration explained by the Trump administration's wish to beat China to the punch.
2 min readAFP
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Frescos of a peacock, fruit discovered in Roman villa near Pomepii belonging to Emperor Nero's wife
The discovery's announcement follow the site’s partial opening to the public for the first time. Archaeologists have uncovered a vibrant red fresco during excavations of a villa believed to have belonged to Emperor Nero's second wife in Naples, southern Italy, according to local media.
2 min readJerusalem Post
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NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket has a new problem. 'This will almost assuredly impact the March launch window.'
NASA is troubleshooting a glitch with the upper stage of Artemis 2's Space Launch System rocket that will likely delay the launch of the moon mission.
4 min read - Science
Nearly invisible galaxy may be built mostly of dark matter, Hubble finds
A tight clump of four star clusters sits in the Perseus galaxy cluster, and at first glance it looks like nothing special. No bright spiral arms.
7 min read - Science
NASA's SLS rocket faces new helium issue, Artemis II launch delayed
NASA's Artemis II rocket encountered a new helium flow issue which is likely to delay its early March launch. Here's what we know.
2 min readUSA TODAY
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NASA delays astronaut moon mission again after new rocket problem
In the latest setback to return astronauts to the moon, NASA delayed the highly anticipated flight yet again after a new problem cropped up with the rocket Saturday. April is now the earliest that the four Artemis II astronauts could fly to the moon. NASA revealed the latest problem just one day after targeting March 6 for Artemis II, humanity’s first flight to the moon in more than half a century.
Associated Press1613 min read - Science
The 2026 Census: What the Year’s Newest Creatures Tell Us About Our Changing Planet
It’s still early in the new year, but 2026 has already brought us some unbelievable new species. Fascinatingly, while planet Earth undergoes dramatic changes in its landscape, some forms of life continue to thrive. Despite climate change, rising global temperatures, and habitat loss, these species are sending a message. In the wild, evolution demands animals
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A-Z Animals - Science
NASA to roll back Artemis II spacecraft, impacting March launch window
Feb 21 (Reuters) - NASA is taking steps to potentially roll back the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft after observing an interrupted flow of helium, which was required for launch, the space
Reuters
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New dating of prehistoric site in Jordan rewrites timeline of human migration out of Africa
Researchers used three different methods to date the site, challenging the preexisting notion of the site being between 1. 2 and 1.
2 min read - Science
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 198 — A Dragonfly on Titan
On Episode 198 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Principal Investigator Dr. Elizabeth "Zibi" Turtle about the Dragonfly mission and what to expect in the coming years.
2 min read - Science
What are wormholes? An astrophysicist explains these shortcuts through space-time
An astrophysicist explains what wormholes are and how these theoretical space-time tunnels have popped up in the solutions to a set of decadesold equations.
4 min readThe Conversation
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'Thermodynamic computer' can mimic AI neural networks — using orders of magnitude less energy to generate images
Researchers generated images from noise, using orders of magnitude less energy than current generative AI models require.
6 min readLive Science
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Giant tortoises returned to Galápagos island using NASA satellites
Conservation teams released 158 giant tortoises at two sites on the Galápagos island of Floreana to help restore the species' population, which disappeared from the island in the mid-1800s
2 min readNewsNation
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Scientists Say Cleaning Plastic Out Of Our Oceans Could Do More Harm Than Good
Efforts to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch might be a mistake. Here is why experts say skimming the surface could be disastrous for marine life.
5 min readSlashGear
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Linked by entanglement, small telescopes may see like one colossal mirror
A telescope network powered by quantum entanglement could outperform today’s largest observatories.
5 min readInteresting Engineering
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NASA Targets March 6 for Artemis II Moon Mission
Agency official Lori Glaze says the space agency is in ‘very good position' to launch early next month.
4 min readFlying
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How your body knows when to stop scratching
Understanding how this signal works could lead to better treatments for chronic itch.
3 min readPopular Science
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The eyes may be a window into early Alzheimer’s detection, study finds
Cells along the outer edge of the retina begin to swell and multiply before memory problems appear. That subtle shift, visible only under specialized imaging, may signal the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
4 min read - US
Nancy Guthrie investigators turn to genetic genealogy. It's worked in big cases before.
Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case have turned to genetic genealogy as they try to make the most of potential DNA evidence.
4005 min read - Science
This Extreme Radiation-Resistant Organism Evolved a Remarkable Ability
How is this possible?
4 min read - Science
Scientists Find New Clues Suggesting Past Life on Mars. Here's What to Know
Scientist analyzed molecules found on an ancient rock on the Red Planet
2 min readPeople
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This Week in Science: Children of Chernobyl, Hair Loss Light Therapy, And More!
Our weekly science news roundup.
3 min read - Science
The Milky Way may be hiding a big secret at its heart: an extremely magnetic dead star
Astronomers suspect the heart of the Milky Way may be hiding a big secret: a rapidly spinning, highly magnetic, neutron star-powered pulsar.
5 min read - Science
2,000-year-old skulls reveal people in ancient Vietnam permanently blackened their teeth — a stylish practice that persists today
In a study of 2,000-year-old skulls from Vietnam, archaeologists discovered that iron was the primary component that dyed teeth black.
4 min read - Science
3I/ATLAS Spraying Material as It Exits the Solar System
It was "full-on erupting" during its flyby of the Sun.
2 min read - US
Illinois farmers to share cover crop lessons during panel
Join a free Feb. 24 virtual panel where Illinois farmers share how they use cover crops, improve soil health, and manage nutrients.
The Register Mail2 min read - Science
Scientists make surprising discovery about hazard lurking in air around us: 'We could at least narrow down'
"They are even still large after our study."
2 min read - Science
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 21
What can you see on the Moon's surface tonight?
2 min readMashable
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Tomb more than 1,000 years old found in Panama
Archaeologists have discovered a tomb more than a thousand years old in Panama containing human remains alongside gold and ceramic artifacts, the lead researcher told AFP on Friday.The skeletal remains were found surrounded by gold objects and pottery decorated with traditional motifs, pointing to these being "high-ranking" individuals, archaeologist Julia Mayo told AFP, adding that the tomb was built between 800 and 1000 AD. "The individual with the gold was the one with the highest social stat
1 min read - Science
New biodegradable material gets stronger in water and could one day replace plastics
That trait, which makes a coffee lid or a fishing float so useful, also turns plastic into a long-term guest in places it was never invited. Unrecovered fragments collect across ecosystems, and they have become common in food chains.
7 min read - World
These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world
They are hunted for their unique scales, and the demand makes them the most trafficked mammal in the world. Wildlife conservationists are again raising the plight of pangolins, the shy, scaly anteaters found in parts of Africa and Asia, on World Pangolin Day on Saturday. Pangolins or pangolin products outstrip any other mammal when it comes to wildlife smuggling, with more than half a million pangolins seized in anti-trafficking operations between 2016 and 2024, according to a report last year by CITES, the global authority on the trading of endangered plant and animal species.
Associated Press3 min read
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