VLT’s SPHERE instrument reveals detailed structure of gas and dust around an evolved binary star system, shedding light on how massive stars interact in late life.
Mount Taftan in southeastern Iran, dormant for ~700,000 years, has risen around 9 cm in recent months, suggesting pressure buildup. Scientists call for enhanced monitoring.
At the end of February 2026, six planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — will be visible in the early night sky, with four seen without optical aid under clear conditions.
A new study shows horses produce their whinny with two sounds at once: low tones from vocal fold vibration and high‑frequency whistles from their larynx, revealing complex communication.
Scientists discovered a previously unknown hybrid photoreceptor cell in deep‑sea fish larvae combining rod and cone features, challenging the long‑held view of vertebrate vision being limited to two cell types.
Scientists mapped the honey bee “dance floor” inside hives using data‑driven geometry, revealing a dynamic region where waggle dances occur that shifts with hive conditions.
Astronomers are studying changes in the massive star WOH G64, whose evolving temperature and size sparked debate over whether it has entered a rare phase that could precede a supernova.
VLT’s SPHERE captures an evolved binary star pair, AFGL 4106, revealing asymmetrical gas and dust nebula shaped by their interaction, deepening insight into stellar evolution.
Europe’s ESA and ArianeGroup prepare a spring 2026 reusable rocket hop test of the Themis demonstrator, underscoring growing momentum in European access-to-space efforts.
New research shows episodic subglacial brine outflow beneath Antarctica’s Taylor Glacier coincides with surface lowering and influences local hydrology around Blood Falls.
A record ice core from West Antarctica offers new insights into past climate shifts, helping scientists refine projections of future ice sheet stability and sea-level rise.
Scientists announced a 4.4-billion-year-old zircon from Western Australia, the oldest known fragment of Earth’s crust, reshaping views of the planet’s early cooling.
Plant hormone therapy may strengthen crops against climate stress, offering a promising scientific tool to support global food security alongside sustainable farming practices.
Scientists have recovered the deepest Antarctic sediment core ever collected, revealing 23 million years of geological and climate history.
The Moon will pass close to the Pleiades star cluster tonight in a visible conjunction. Look west after sunset to see the Moon beside the “Seven Sisters.” No telescope is needed, though binoculars enhance the view.
Infrared and radio observations reveal the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud as one of the most active star-forming regions near the Milky Way, offering insight into cosmic evolution
Six planets — Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus — will be visible in the evening sky at the end of February. Look west after sunset for the best view.
New Zealand will have prime viewing of a total lunar eclipse, where the Moon turns red during totality. The event is safe to watch and visible nationwide, weather permitting.
A paleontologist in Missouri uncovered a mammoth bone dating back to the Ice Age, offering new insight into prehistoric life and ancient ecosystems in the American Midwest.
Scientists have identified a 500-kilometer submarine canyon beneath the Atlantic, likely shaped by deep mantle activity and tectonic forces over millions of years.
Studies suggest cleaner fish display complex cognition and possible self-recognition, challenging long-held beliefs that self-awareness is limited to mammals.
Astronomers using Cassini data say they have refined Saturn’s rotation rate and gained new insight into the age and origin of its iconic rings.
NASA’s Curiosity Rover captured detailed images of spider-like formations on Mars, created by seasonal carbon dioxide frost processes, not biological life.
Scientists say there is no single “good dad gene.” Fatherhood is shaped by multiple genes, hormones, brain changes, and environment working together.