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A second home in space? This planet is amazingly similar to Earth

A faint signal from old telescope data is causing a stir in astronomy: a planet barely larger than Earth, with an almost identical orbital period, and a star astonishingly similar to our sun. It is still unclear whether life could exist there.

Euronews

Gladys West, GPS pioneer and one of NASA's famed 'Hidden Figures,' dies at 95

West's work on modeling the Earth's shape assisted with the development of GPS, today used by an estimated 4 billion people.

Space

See the full 'Snow Moon' chill in the eastern sky at sunset tonight

The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.

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US, UK, EU, Australia and more to meet to discuss critical minerals alliance

About 20 countries including G7 states in talks on rare earths including calls for US to guarantee minimum price

The Guardian - UK

Iran hit by 5.3-magnitude earthquake, UAE confirms no damage

A moderate 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers. While causing minor cosmetic damage in Iran, the tremor was not felt in the UAE due to distance and tectonic shielding. Advanced monitoring systems ensured no panic, with UAE residents experiencing…

The Times of India

Terra Invicta review

Saving the world grand strategy-style.

PC Gamer

Heated Rivalry lived up to the hype — here are 9 other movies and shows I wish I’d watched sooner

Heated Rivalry was just one of the many movies and shows that left a mark on me this month, alongside The Lord of the Rings and a heart-breaking romantic drama.

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Life may have rebounded 'ridiculously fast' after the dinosaur-killing asteroid impact

After the asteroid smashed into Earth around 66 million years ago, it didn't take life that long to rebound, a new study finds.

LiveScience

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

Coming from one of the world's largest astrophysical research institutes, I can tell you, the anticipation across the global space science community is electric.

Space

7 Expert Ways to Use Year of the Horse Feng Shui at Home to Boost Energy, Luck, and Momentum in February and Beyond

Out with the old and in with the new

Homes & Gardens

What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? Here's why ESA wants to find out

What actually happens to a spacecraft during its fiery last moments? That's the key question for the European Space Agency's Draco mission, planned for 2027.

Space

How long does it take the sun to rotate?

The time it takes for the sun to completely rotate depends where on the sun you are measuring.

LiveScience

Earth is not a chessboard

Geopolitics, driven by competition for territory and resources, is accelerating climate catastrophe and hindering global cooperation on mitigation efforts. The production and deployment of military hardware, along with the fossil fuel industry's profits, further exacerbate environmental damage, pushing the planet towards a dangerous temperature rise.

The Times of India

NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon puts Crew-12 SpaceX launch in delicate dance

SpaceX launch date of Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station will depend on the outcome of the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal and launch attempts.

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Russian 'inspector' satellite appears to break apart in orbit, raising debris concerns

Ground-based observations suggest the former geostationary inspector satellite suffered a fragmentation event months after retirement, raising new concerns about debris in high Earth orbit.

Times Life

Why Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Become Ganga Only at Devprayag

Tu Bhagirathi si chanchal, main Alaknanda sa shaant priye Jab sangam ho hamaara Tu bane Ganga, main tera ghaat priye These lines capture a truth that both belief and geography quietly agree on. Ganga is not born at a glacier. She is not named by speed, volume, or force. She…

Space

See the moon glow next to mighty Jupiter in the winter sky tonight

The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.

The Times of India

2,000-year-old Roman treasure unearthed in Germany reveals lost empire secrets

Northern Germany's fields and forests have held quiet secrets for decades. Near Borsum, in a woodland, something remarkable surfaced, each conveying a remarkable tale. A Roman-era hoard was found, considered as one of the largest in regions containing 450 silver coins, including one gold coin, a ring, and several silver…

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Artemis 2 Launch Date Confirmed: Here's What To Know About The New Moonshot This Week

When does Artemis 2 launch? Who is in the crew? What is the mission? How can you binge a documentary series about the mission? We've got all your answers right here.

The Conversation

New limits on global trade of sharks won’t be enough to save them from overfishing – new research

More than one-third of sharks and rays are now threatened with extinction, making them among the most imperilled vertebrates on Earth. Why? Overfishing, both as targeted catches for their valuable fins, meat, gills and liver oil, and as bycatch in nets and lines set for other fish.

Evening Standard

ArcelorMittal Orbit designer Anish Kapoor plans to send sculpture the size of a house into space

The sculptor said the project will be a protest against Elon Musk’s commercialisation of space

Space

From space to the seabed, critical infrastructure is becoming more vulnerable, experts warn: 'People don't realize how dependent we are'

"We are on Day 1. A lot more needs to be done."

The Conversation

Puzzling slow radio pulses are coming from space. A new study could finally explain them

Cosmic radio pulses repeating every few minutes or hours, known as long-period transients, have puzzled astronomers since their discovery in 2022. Our new study, published in Nature Astronomy today, might finally add some clarity.

Euronews

Humans head back toward Moon for first time in 50 years: What to know about NASA’s Artemis II

NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission.

The Independent UK

Olympic organisers invoke ancient truce to call for suspension of war

The tradition stretches back to ancient Greece

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