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Blazing 'ring of fire' eclipse seen from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 20, 2026

ESA's Proba-2 satellite captured a stunning 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse from orbit — a view few on Earth could see.

Space

A mini 'planetary parade' is visible tonight. Can you spot them all?

Uranus and Neptune will also be on the scene, too dim to see with the naked eye.

Space

Could one of Europe's most important wetlands really vanish? Satellites show it may happen in our lifetime

New satellite imagery reveals that Doñana National Park, one of Europe's most valuable wetlands, is shrinking so rapidly that it could disappear within a human lifetime.

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Why overdoing extreme endurance running might not be good for you

Scientists provide proof that ultramarathon athletes’ red blood cells become less flexible after a long race, potentially reducing their ability to efficiently carry oxygen

The Independent UK

Supermassive serial killers: Astronomers discover how black holes 'kill off' neighboring galaxies

Scientists have discovered that active supermassive black holes don't just kill their home galaxies, but can also eradicate star formation for their neighbors.

Space

New blood test can predict when someone is likely to start showing Alzheimer’s symptoms

Researchers say test can help develop therapies to prevent or slow onset of dementia

The Independent UK

Horned ‘hell heron’ fossil found in Sahara upends what we knew about iconic Jurassic Park dinosaur

Researchers say find represents new phase of evolution for fish-eating Spinosaurus

The Independent UK

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The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled

"This is a crucial step towards characterizing giant planets beyond our solar system."

Space

'We almost did have a really terrible day.' NASA now says Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight was a 'Type A mishap'

"This was a really challenging event in our recent history."

Space

Scientists measure air pollution from reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time: 'It's never been done before'

For the first time ever, scientists have observed in near real time a cloud of air pollution created as a SpaceX rocket burned up in Earth's atmosphere.

Space

Jason Momoa will be serving out cups of Liber-Tea as he joins the 'Helldivers' movie

'Together for liberty!' Director Justin Lin will helm this iron-fisted adaptation of 'Helldivers 2'

Space

Hubble telescope discovers rare galaxy that is 99% dark matter

Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered what seems to be a galaxy that is the most heavily dominated by dark matter ever seen.

Space

Mystery of snowman-shaped space objects cracked

Research adds weight to theory Arrokoth’s two lobes produced by gravitational collapse – and reveals process

The Guardian - UK

See a razor-thin crescent moon shine with Saturn after sunset on Feb. 19

Look out for "Earthshine" brightening the shadowed region of the lunar disk close to the new moon phase.

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AI helps find new clues in the 60-year search for Luna 9, the 1st successful moon lander

Scientists may have narrowed down the landing site of the Soviet Union's Luna 9, which in 1966 became the first spacecraft to touch down softly on the moon.

The Guardian - UK

John Dobbs obituary

Other lives: Researcher whose work brought about shifts in the approach to chronic brain disease

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SpaceX lands Falcon 9 rocket in The Bahamas for 2nd time ever (video)

SpaceX landed a rocket in The Bahamas for the second time ever on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, after launching 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Space

Lunar New Year fireworks seen from orbit | Space photo of the day for Feb. 19, 2026

Beijing sparkles with Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Hubble and Chandra space telescopes hunt for rogue black holes wandering through dwarf galaxies

The Hubble and Chandra space telescopes are hunting for rogue black holes wandering through dwarf galaxies, which could provide a fossil record of how supermassive black hole growth in the early universe.

Space

Do you suffer from IBS? This doctor says 'gravity intolerance' may be to blame

By bringing gravity into the equation, we can focus on effective strategies for managing IBS in space and on Earth.

The Independent UK

Fossil tooth lodged in skull helps reconstruct final moments of giant dinosaur that became prey

Researchers say finding indicates duckbilled plant-eating dinosaur was killed by a T rex

Space

NASA just fueled up its Artemis 2 moon rocket in 2nd critical test. Was it a success? (It sure looked like it.)

NASA's second attempt to fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket appeared to go well on Thursday (Feb. 19), potentially keeping the mission on track to launch as soon as early March.

The Independent UK

Ancient humans arrived in East Asia hundreds of thousands of years earlier than thought

Findings suggest human ancestors spread across Asia earlier, faster and possibly more successfully than commonly believed

The Independent UK

More dog breeds found to suffer from breathing condition similar to pugs

Exactly how many dog breeds suffer from obstructive airway condition remains unknown

Space

James Webb Space Telescope spots a stunning 'cosmic jellyfish' that could help solve the mysteries of galactic evolution

"This data provides us with rare insight into how galaxies were transformed in the early universe."

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