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Good News in History, February 19
40 years ago today, the Soviet Union launched the space station Mir, and with it, a new phase in space exploration. Mir, which means both peace...
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Rydberg atoms detect clear signals from a handheld radio
For the first time, a team of US researchers has used sensors containing highly excited Rydberg atoms to detect signals from an ordinary handheld...
French Architects Share Their Best Space Saving Tips—Even in a 161-Square-Foot Apartment
A dining table hidden in a wall, a step used as a bench, a sculptural partition that redefines space, and more ingenious hacks straight out of...
New study: Doing leisure activities — with high intensity — is good for well-being
The more we understand about why people do the things they do, the more they can benefit from their pursuits. Even activities like Dungeons &...
Q&A: Researchers discuss potential solutions for the feedback loop affecting scientific publishing
Scientists share their work by publishing articles in journals, such as Nature, Science or PLOS Biology. One major part of the publishing process...
How immune cells spot viral RNA fast: LGP2 helps MDA5 respond to short dsRNA
A study reveals how two proteins cooperate in a key early step of antiviral detection, as reported by researchers at Science Tokyo. Using...
Roundtables: Why 2026 Is the Year for Sodium-Ion Batteries
Listen to the session or watch below Sodium-based batteries could be a cheaper, safer alternative to lithium-ion, and the technology is finally...
Best space games: 15 out-of-this-world adventures for space fans
Explore the cosmos and battle aliens with the best space games, from No Man's Sky to Mass Effect.
US Space Force pauses national security launches on ULA Vulcan rocket due to booster glitch
The U.S. Space Force is putting an indefinite halt on all national security missions aboard United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur, following a...
Atomic precision unlocks smarter oxygen reduction catalysts
Tiny changes at the atomic scale can determine the future of clean energy. In a new study, Tohoku University researchers have revealed how the...
Fish biology inspires laundry microplastics clean up
Inspired by marine life, inventors have created a filter to trap pesky microplastics leaked during laundry The post Fish biology inspires laundry...
Our verdict on Juice by Tim Winton: Australian climate novel is a hit
The New Scientist Book Club enjoyed our February read, Tim Winton's far-future-set Juice. Head of books Alison Flood rounds up member thoughts
This 430-Square-Foot Parisian Pied-à -Terre Features a “Rocket Desk” and Other Small-Space Hacks
The architects drew inspiration from the ingenious spirit of the 1950s to create an art-filled home for an American gallerist
Hate Checking Luggage? You Need to Learn the “Ranger Rolling” Hack for a Perfectly Packed Carry-on
It's the space-saving, wrinkle-fighting packing hack you didn't know you needed. The post Hate Checking Luggage? You Need to Learn the “Ranger...
Most lab testing quietly inflates 2D transistor performance, research reveals
For nearly two decades, two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors have been studied as a complement or possible successor to silicon transistors,...
Dogs are more like toddlers than cats when it comes to helping humans
Why does your dog rush to "help" when you are searching for something, while your cat seems… eh, less concerned? New research suggests that this...
These movies pass the 'Bechdel Test' for climate change
The nonprofit Good Energy has created a test akin to the “Bechdel Test” to evaluate whether the reality of climate change is being reflected in...
Neuroscience Says You Can Alter Your Brain Structure to Improve Cognition. Here’s How—It’s Already a Popular Hobby
This brain training hack is literally for the birds, says a new study.
A major climate hope in Antarctica just melted away
A popular climate theory suggested that melting Antarctic glaciers would release iron into the ocean, sparking algae blooms that pull carbon...
Rice gene discovery could cut fertilizer use while protecting yields
Researchers from the University of Oxford, Nanjing Agricultural University, and Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (Chinese Academy...
America was winning the race to find Martian life. Then China jumped in.
To most people, rocks are just rocks. To geologists, they are much, much more: crystal-filled time capsules with the power to reveal the state of...
Space lasers reveal oceans rising faster than ever
A new 30-year analysis reveals that melting land ice is now the main force behind rising global sea levels. Researchers discovered that oceans...
Satellite spies northern lights over Iceland and Canada | Space photo of the day for Feb. 23, 2026
Satellite spies stunning auroras from orbit during G1 geomagnetic storm.
His Team Devised Ways to Keep World Cup Crowds Safe
Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to “end all work” immediately.
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