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Kevin Burke
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A 'ring of fire' just appeared in the sky over Antarctica. Here's what happened during today's annular solar eclipse
An annular eclipse swept over a remote corridor of Antarctica on Feb. 17.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Sunrise Minnesota 🍎
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February 16, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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www.technologyreview.com/2026/02/17/1...
The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis
A new wave of theft is rocking the luxury car industry—mixing high-tech with old-school chop-shop techniques to snag vehicles while they’re in transport.
www.technologyreview.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Student dilemma: physical science or physical education?
Snippets from Nature’s past.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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www.cnn.com/2026/02/17/t...
Where is everybody? Inside Canada’s invisible underworlds | CNN
Wintertime visitors could be forgiven for mistaking Canada’s largest cities for abandoned, quasi-dystopian concrete jungles. Until, that is, they venture underground, where networks of passageways lik...
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February 18, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
'Image manipulation has always been around': 10 early photographic 'fakes' that trick the eye
A century and a half before today's AI deep fakes, photographers created remarkable image manipulations. Here are 10 images from the 19th and 20th Centuries that tricked the viewer.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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www.wired.com/story/ai-dig...
AI Digital Twins Are Helping People Manage Diabetes and Obesity
As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make healthier choices.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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www.scientificamerican.com/article/firs...
First solar eclipse of 2026 blazes a ‘ring of fire’ above Antarctica
A stunning “ring of fire” eclipse was totally visible to a lucky few in the Southern Hemisphere. Here’s how to see the next one
www.scientificamerican.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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www.space.com/science/part...
Scientists hunt for origins of the mysterious 'sun goddess' particle
It's the second most energetic cosmic ray ever to be detected striking Earth.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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www.technologyreview.com/2026/02/13/1...
ALS stole this musician’s voice. AI let him sing again.
Patrick Darling used a music tool from ElevenLabs to perform a song with his former bandmates.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How to wow a popular-science writer with your research expertise
Prepping for an interview with an author? Keep it simple, meet in person if possible, and stick to your subject, say five writers who regularly talk to scientists about their research.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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www.cnn.com/2026/02/16/w...
Kung Fu robots perform at Spring Festival Gala | CNN
A group of humanoid robots teamed up with young Kung Fu artists for a thrilling martial arts performance at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala in Beijing on Monday. The dynamic display featured robots and ...
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February 17, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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In case you missed it: This visualization examines the Hubble Space Telescope image of the Egg Nebula, released last week. Travel around the nebula in three dimensions!

The dying star has repeatedly ejected thin shells of gas and dust over the last 5,000 years.
Exploring the Structure of the Egg Nebula — Hubble Space Telescope
YouTube video by Space Telescope Science Institute
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February 16, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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China is piling pressure on Japan's Sanae Takaichi. Will it work?
From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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www.wired.com/story/the-no...
The Nothing That Has the Potential to Be Anything
You can never truly empty a box. Why? Zero-point energy.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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www.scientificamerican.com/article/luna...
Happy Year of the Horse! Let’s trot out some fun horse science
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the Year of the Horse—so saddle up for some equine science
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February 17, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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Why solar and lunar eclipses come in pairs — and what an eclipse season really is
Eclipses don't happen at random — they arrive in pairs, on schedule, and 2026 brings two spectacular seasons to prove it.
www.space.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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www.technologyreview.com/2026/02/13/1...
The myth of the high-tech heist
The film industry would have you believe that thieves have a boundless technological toolkit.
www.technologyreview.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
How AI slop is causing a crisis in computer science
Preprint repositories and conference organizers are having to counter a tide of ‘AI slop’ submissions.
www.nature.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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The science of soulmates: is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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Astronomers Are Closing In on the Kuiper Belt’s Secrets
As next-generation telescopes map this outer frontier, astronomers are bracing for discoveries that could reveal hidden planets, strange structures, and clues to the solar system’s chaotic youth.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
Forget roses—name a roach after your valentine instead
The Bronx Zoo is celebrating 15 years of its extremely popular Valentine’s Day “Name a Roach” program
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February 14, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Here's what will happen during each phase of the Feb. 17 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse
The annular solar eclipse will see the moon cover the majority of the solar disk, surrounding it in a fiery halo.
www.space.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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www.technologyreview.com/2026/02/12/1...
What’s next for Chinese open-source AI
Chinese open models are spreading fast, from Hugging Face to Silicon Valley. Here’s why that matters.
www.technologyreview.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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www.cnn.com/2026/02/12/s...
Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible | CNN
A planetary system 116 light-years from Earth has a peculiar pattern. It could flip the script on how planets form, scientists say.
www.cnn.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:20 AM