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Why scientists are obsessed with a tiny yellow mushroom

Fungi have long fascinated scientists and aficionados alike

The Independent UK

Japan’s lost ‘tigers’ were actually a different big cat species, study reveals

Cave lions lived in Japan long after they went extinct elsewhere, study reveals

The Independent UK

Why don't more Tatooine-like exoplanets exist in our Milky Way galaxy? Astronomers might have an answer

Astronomers may finally understand why planets orbiting two suns, the real-world equivalents of the "Star Wars" planet Tatooine, are so scarce in our galaxy — and it has to do with general relativity.

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Astronomers discover chemicals that could seed life in the core of a developing star

An organic molecule called methanimine was found scattered throughout a dense clump of gas and dust 554 light-years away.

Space

Agnes Winter obituary

Other lives: Wensleydale sheep breeder and leading veterinary surgeon and scientist

The Guardian - UK

Comet C/2024 E1 Wierzchos makes its closest approach to Earth tomorrow: Here's what you need to know

The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20.

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Wormholes may not exist – we've found they reveal something deeper about time and the universe

The puzzle Einstein and Rosen were addressing was never about space travel, but about how quantum fields behave in curved spacetime. I

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

The answer to today’s peaky poser

The Guardian - UK

Single dose of potent psychedelic drug could help treat depression, trial shows

Researchers find DMT – used in shamanic rituals – in tandem with psychotherapy has significant effect

The Guardian - UK

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.

Space

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.

Space

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.

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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?

Space

'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.

Space

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Logicians and their bonnets

The Independent 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 Guardian - 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

Space

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.

Space

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

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