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Life on Earth is lucky: A rare chemical fluke may have made our planet habitable

Life on Earth may exist thanks to an incredible stroke of luck — a chemical sweet spot that most planets miss during their formation but ours managed to hit.

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Earth orbit is getting crowded. Can this map of 1 million routes around our planet help prevent satellite collisions?

Could we prevent in-orbit crashes in the future by using advanced computer models?

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10 best places to see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3

From dark-sky parks to remote deserts, these locations offer prime views of the March 3, 2026, blood moon.

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How are gas giant exoplanets born? James Webb Space Telescope provides new clues

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'Predator: Badlands' decloaks on Hulu & Disney+ this week: Here’s how to watch

Thia and Dek arrive on Hulu/Disney+ just in time for a romantic Valentine's Day weekend.

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Italy's 2026 Winter Olympic venues from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 10, 2026

ESA marked the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics by capturing the venue from low-Earth orbit.

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Who are the astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to the ISS?

NASA and SpaceX are proceeding ahead of schedule with their next astronaut launch to the International Space Station, which is currently operating with a skeleton crew.

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Did the Viking missions discover life on Mars 50 years ago? These scientists think so

The key to solving the mystery of the Viking results is the discovery of perchlorate on the Martian surface in 2008.

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Scientists find out what’s driving bear attacks in Japan – and it’s not hunger

Study reveals bears do not venture into human settlements driven by hunger

The Independent UK

1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica

The moon will pass directly in front of the sun on Feb. 17, setting the stage for a dramatic annular solar eclipse.

Space

Viking Age mass grave unearthed near Cambridge with remains of ‘extremely tall’ man who had brain surgery

The individual was somewhere between 17 and 24 years old, with evidence indicating he may have had a hormone-related growth condition

The Independent UK

Controversial study claims this simple brain exercise can cut dementia risk by 25%

Further research is still needed to prove effects of such exercise, scientists say

The Independent UK

Six planets line up for rare parade throughout February

Celestial spectacle will be at its most impressive on 28 February, when Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align across the sky

The Guardian - AU

A city on the moon: Why SpaceX shifted its focus away from Mars

Just 13 months after declaring the moon "a distraction," Elon Musk has announced that Earth's nearest neighbor is now the focus of SpaceX's settlement plans. What changed?

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How long will the ISS operate with a skeleton crew? SpaceX’s Crew-12 astronaut mission delayed to Feb. 13

NASA and SpaceX mission managers have delayed the Falcon 9 launch of the next crew to the International Space Station as they await improved weather conditions.

Space

'Star Trek' legend George Takei talks Nimoy's directing, the future of exploration, and his sad plastic umbrella (interview)

"Science fiction is all about the imagination. And it can be exploring space or exploring that mysterious organism called our bodies."

Space

Netflix's 'War Machine' looks like 'Predator' meets 'Metal Gear', and we're 100% here for it

'Whatever that thing is, it's hunting us, and it won’t stop.'

The Guardian - UK

A couple of teas or coffees a day could lower risk of dementia, scientists say

Findings suggest smaller cognitive decline, but US study cannot prove daily caffeine hit is good for the brain

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS survived its flyby of the sun — and gave up some secrets in the process

Interstellar comets are the original cosmic explorers, and by studying their metallic whispers, we are learning the secrets of worlds we may never see directly.

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Can current space law handle the new space age?

A new proposal suggests borrowing the "Conference of the Parties" model from climate diplomacy to update space law before orbital congestion and lunar competition escalate.

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The heart of a giant telescope | Space photo of the day for Feb. 9, 2026

There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to building the world's largest telescope.

Space

Don't miss the half-lit moon take to the winter sky tonight

Early rises — and late night skywatchers — will get the chance to spot a wealth of spectacular sights on the lunar surface.

The Independent UK

The people’s mollusc: Scientists name strange deep-sea creature after thousands offer suggestions online

Eleven different online participants independently suggested the same successful name

The Independent UK

Massive ‘dinosaur-killer’ crocodile reconstructed in unprecedented detail

Relative of modern alligators is known to have fed on a diet of dinosaurs

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Venus may have an underground tunnel carved by volcano eruptions

Scientists analyzing decades-old NASA's Magellan data have identified only the second reported lava tube on Venus.

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