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Annular solar eclipse 2026: where and how to view the ‘ring of fire’ The first solar eclipse of 2026 arrives on February 17 as a rare annular solar eclipse, also known as a ‘ring of fire’ eclipse. The event will occur when the moon passes in front of the sun but does not completely cover…

Archaeologists have unearthed possible fragments of Hannibal’s war elephant in Spain Archaeologists working near Seville unearthed a fossilized ivory fragment and a bronze armor fitting, and they found a bone that may have come from Hannibal’s war elephant. Historical accounts show that 37 pachyderms marched with Hannibal and his army across the Iberian Peninsula and…

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Discovers ‘Dracula Disk’, 40 Times Larger Than the Solar System In the latest scientific discovery, the Hubble Space Telescope is shocking space enthusiasts by revealing an unusual object about 40 times larger than the entire solar system itself. The latest observations reveal a giant, turbulent planet-forming disk that could change theories…

Scientists discover rare forms of magnets that might surprise you This new discovery could surprise science buffs or science enthusiasts. In a rare discovery, scientists have discovered an unusual type of magnet that has never been discovered before. A group of German scientists from the University of Stuttgart have discovered a completely new type of…

Humans may have 33 senses, not 5: New study challenges long-standing science For decades, people have known about the five traditional senses famously described by Aristotle. However, a new study has cast doubt on this long-held idea, claiming that humans could have 22 to 33 senses. According to the research, people experience multisensory input even…

Northern Lights: Calm conditions persist with little space weather activity Stargazers will be able to see the mesmerizing views if they’re in the right spot, although the Northern Lights will remain largely calm tonight. Geomagnetic conditions fluctuate between calm and unrest on February 10. According to space weather forecasts, lingering solar wind disturbances can be…

SpaceX is pivoting to Mars’ plans to prioritize the 2027 moon landing Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly announced plans to first go to the moon and later attempt a trip to Mars. The company is aiming for a moon landing in March 2027 without astronauts on board. The recent announcement comes after SpaceX agreed to…

SpaceX approved for NASA Crew-12 launch after Falcon 9 review NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the Crew-12 astronaut mission after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cleared the Falcon 9 rocket to fly next week. The launch is now scheduled for 6:01 a.m. EST (1101 GMT) on Wednesday, February 11, from the Cape Canaveral…

Dutch seismologist hints at ‘surprise earthquake’ in the coming days Frank Hoogerbeets, a Dutch researcher, has issued a new warning regarding seismic activity that the Earth may experience in the coming days. The recent revelation highlights his warning of a possible surprise event. He identified specific alignments of celestial bodies – which he calls ‘planetary…

Does dark matter really exist? New theory suggests gravity is behaving strangely Dark matter is considered the most mysterious substance in the universe, according to new research. It has been a thorn in the side of physicists; despite surpassing ordinary matter by a ratio of 5 to 1, it remains invisible. Scientists are intrigued by…

Polar vortex ‘exceptional’ disturbance: Rare shift signals extreme February winter Currently, a significant and rare shift in the polar vortex is occurring in February 2026, causing extreme winter conditions in the US, Europe and Canada. The “exceptional” and unprecedented disruption is caused by a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW), which has increased temperatures 30 km above…

Shanghai Fusion ‘Artificial Sun’ achieves breakthrough results with record in plasma control Shanghai-based fusion startup Energy Singularity has achieved a milestone and set a global record for a commercially constructed nuclear fusion device with its HH70 high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tokamak. The device demonstrated the ability to sustain a plasma current for 1,337 seconds. Established in…