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Does dark matter actually exist? New theory says it could be gravity behaving strangely

"It highlights gravity's possible hidden complexity and invites a reevaluation of where dark matter effects originate."

Space

Archaeologists bring 3,500-year-old fragrances used by ancient Egyptians back to life

Advance could lead to multisensory museum experiences in future

The Independent UK

This supermassive black hole jet is more powerful than the Death Star's laser

It's nicknamed Jetty McJetface.

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The 10 bleakest space movies of all time

From spaghettified convicts to doomed interplanetary liners, these space movies really pile on the misery.

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Astrophotographer captures the 'Flaming Star Nebula' ablaze in deep-space (photo)

Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

Space

Bonobos can play make-believe much like children, study suggests

An ape was able to identify the location of imaginary objects in pretend scenarios, researchers find

The Guardian - UK

‘Part of our biological toolkit’: newborn babies can anticipate rhythm in music, researchers find

Brain activity suggests newborns can detect and predict patterns relating to rhythm, study says

The Guardian - UK

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China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space.

Space

This week's "Starfleet Academy" episode, "Series Acclimation Mil", is a near-perfect "DS9" sequel

What happened to Captain Benjamin Sisko? This episode won't give you any answers, but it asks all the right questions.

Space

Let’s reach out to American English

Brief letters: Contact sport | Showering in the dark | Clawdbot caper | Dubious duvets | Language for leaseholders

The Guardian - UK

Now's your best chance to see Mercury all year — Here's what you need to know

Mercury puts on its best evening show of 2026 this February, with bright views after sunset and a helpful crescent moon.

Space

Unlicensed weight-loss drugs marketed on social media as ‘prizes’

‘Giveaway’ competitions on WhatsApp and Telegram for retatrutide and other drugs described as ‘extremely dangerous’

The Guardian - UK

Could a toxic chemical in Mars dirt help us build a Red Planet base?

Perchlorate, a toxic substance found in Mars dirt, could help the bacterium Sporosarcina pasteurii strengthen bonds between particles of regolith.

Space

NASA chief flies over Artemis 2 moon rocket | Space photo of the day for Feb. 5, 2025

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman took Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a ride over the Artemis 2 launch pad recently.

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Will a bright comet adorn our early spring sky? Why astronomers are getting excited about Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS)

A new comet approaching the sun has caught the attention of astronomers, primarily because of its lineage. It appears to belong to a group of comets that in some cases have briefly become outstandingly bright objects.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope's view of 800,000 galaxies paints a detailed picture of dark matter

Astronomers used James Webb Space Telescope data to determine the density of the universe's most mysterious "stuff."

Space

Did astronomers see a black hole explode? An 'impossible' particle that hit Earth in 2023 may tell us

"If our hypothesized dark charge is true, then we believe there could be a significant population of primordial black holes, which would be consistent with other astrophysical observations, and account for all the missing dark matter in the universe."

The Independent UK

Breakthrough nasal spray found to protect against all forms of flu

Such sprays could provide short-term protection during a pandemic for healthcare workers

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The Independent UK

Scans of 2,000-year-old mummy show ancient Egyptian lived with back pain

Analysis revealed facial features, including shapes of eyelids and lower lips of mummies

The Independent UK

Scientific expedition confirms vast freshwater reserve beneath ocean floor

Researchers yet to fully understand how freshwater is trapped in pockets under seafloor

Space

It's time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge

"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity."

Space

Watch dead neutron stars smash together in new NASA supercomputer simulation

"We studied the last several orbits before the merger, when the entwined magnetic fields undergo rapid and dramatic changes, and modeled potentially observable high-energy signals."

Space

Star Trek needs to go back to 20+ episode seasons — and there's never been a better time

It is time for Star Trek to boldly go where no streaming series has gone before: back to the 20+ episode seasons of old!

Space

Photographer captures rare aurora over Brazil during intense geomagnetic storm (photo)

On Jan. 19, a powerful geomagnetic storm pushed auroral activity far beyond its usual range, allowing this exceptional sighting over Brazil.

The Guardian - UK

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