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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.

Space

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.

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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.'

Space

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Space

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.

Space

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.

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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

Space

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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Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse February 2026: Live updates

The next solar eclipse will be on Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what you need to know.

The Independent UK

The time of day when you eat could be key to success for intermittent fasting

Not all time-restricted eating patterns are effective, research finds

The Guardian - UK

Starwatch: Crescent moon rises next to Antares before dawn

Find an unobstructed view of the south-east horizon and the moon will guide you to the brightest star in Scorpius

The Guardian - UK

Gladys West obituary

Mathematician whose work at the US Naval Weapons Laboratory was pivotal to the development of GPS

Space

The 10 best space and sci-fi Super Bowl commercials of all time

Ready for Super Sunday? Huddle up for our out-of-this-world roundup of Big Game ads for the ages

Space

The stars of Orion's belt are 200,000 times brighter than our sun, and winter is the perfect time to see them

The Orion constellation is home to some of the most luminous stars in our Milky Way galaxy.

Space

What Americans lose if their National Center for Atmospheric Research is dismantled

Five ways dismantling NCAR will cost the American people, and two ways to save it.

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