The Week Ahead (Jan. 12-18): Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney Visits China South Korea’s president travels to Japan, G7 finance chiefs eyeball rare earth limits Caixin Global · Jan 9
'I was done. I was burned out': Gerard Butler on the rigors of making disaster sequel 'Greenland 2: Migration' (interview) "It's about the themes of love and sacrifice and family. And maybe asking ourselves, 'What am I going to do that adds quality to this world?'" Space · Jan 9
Pangasinan Earthquake Strikes Early Saturday: 4.8 Magnitude Tremor Rattles Northern Luzon Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes Pangasinan on 10 January 2026. Intensity IV shaking in Bani; tremor felt across northern Luzon. No damage reported. International Business Times UK · Jan 9
Jupiter ocean moon Europa likely lacks tectonic activity, reducing its chances for life New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for the hopes of finding alien life within its ocean. Space · Jan 9
How astronomers plan to detect the signatures of alien life in the atmospheres of distant planets We live in a very exciting time: answers to some of the oldest questions humanity has conceived are within our grasp. One of these is whether Earth is the only place that harbours life. The Conversation · Jan 9
Giant sunspot that triggered recent solar 'superstorm' shot out nearly 1,000 flares and a secret X-rated explosion, record-breaking study reveals The massive sunspot that sparked an "extreme" geomagnetic storm in May 2024 unleashed hundreds of other dangerous solar flares, including a hidden X-class outburst, a new paper reveals. The study sets a record for the longest continuous observation of a single active region on our home star. LiveScience · Jan 9
ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says The medical evacuation of SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts from the International Space Station shouldn't interfere with Artemis 2's launch to the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says. Space · Jan 9
This ETF Is Up 146% as the Battle Over Rare Earths Heats Up After being labeled a national security priority by the Trump administration, rare earths surged. That’s likely to continue this year amid ongoing tailwinds. MarketBeat · Jan 9
After Helldivers 2 boss teased death and destruction in upcoming update, new Illuminate structures ominously appear in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment in Super Earth media The Star of Peace is bringing anything but GamesRadar · Jan 9
‘Medical emergency’ aboard International Space Station as NASA scrambles to return astronaut Astronaut said to be in stable condition, but are being rushed back to Earth. We Got This Covered · Jan 9
Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky. Space · Jan 9
5 Wild Animals That Look Harmless but Are Extremely Dangerous We have a vivid imagination of dangerous animals; they have sharp teeth, their roar is enough to dry one's throat. But the world is made up of exceptions. Some of the most dangerous animals on Earth look very calm, cute, slow and even harmless. Neither do they chase nor do… Times Life · Jan 9
Mining, climate and smokescreens: What's driving Trump's interest in Greenland? Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy. Euronews · Jan 9
Jupiter will outshine every star in the sky this weekend — how to see the 'king of planets' at opposition Jupiter reaches opposition on Jan. 10, when it will shine all night at its brightest as Earth moves between the giant planet and the sun. LiveScience · Jan 9
The Guardian - UK · Jan 9 ‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisis
Tom’s Guide · Jan 9 Screen, stream or skip? The sequel to Gerard Butler's 2020 action hit just arrived in theaters "Greenland" was a surprise hit, but maybe don't rush to see "Greenland 2: Migration" in theaters just yet.
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 Will Earth Lose Gravity for Seven Seconds? What is NASA's 'Operation Anchor That's Going Viral On TikTok A viral TikTok rumour claims Earth will lose gravity in 2026, but community notes and science show it is false.
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 NASA Opts To Err On The Side Of Caution; Decides To Bring Home Crew-11 Ahead Of Timeline NASA will return SpaceX Crew-11 from the ISS within days after a stable but concerning medical situation, saying the decision allows full testing on Earth and is not an emergency evacuation.
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 What Happened To The NASA Astronauts In Space? Here's Why Medical Issue Sparked Urgent Return NASA astronauts are returning to Earth early after a medical issue in space, prompting a rare mission change and raising questions about astronaut health.
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 From 9/11 to Princess Diana: Baba Vanga's Alleged 2026 Alien and World War III Predictions Go Viral Aliens arriving on Earth in November 2026 followed by World War 3? Baba Vanga's eerie predictions have gone viral online, but how much truth is there behind the claims? We separate myth from fact.
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 NASA Astronauts Face Rare Early Return from ISS as Medical Issue Halts Spacewalk NASA is currently reviewing the timeline for its Crew-11 mission following a sudden medical development on the International Space Station.
The Conversation · Jan 9 When bushfires make their own weather Bushfires are strongly driven by weather: hot, dry and windy conditions can combine to create the perfect environment for flames to spread across the landscape.
Cinemablend · Jan 8 ‘Thrilling’ Or ‘Bland And Lifeless’? Critics Have Seen Greenland 2: Migration, And They’re Split Over Gerard Butler’s Disaster Sequel Action flick hits theaters January 9.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8 Nasa orders its first-ever space station medical evacuation after astronaut falls ill Agency says US-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth in the coming days, earlier than planned
Space · Jan 8 How does NASA handle astronaut medical issues in space? NASA just postponed a spacewalk because of a medical concern with an astronaut. Here's how the agency has handled such issues in the past.