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Explore the universe and the lab. Breaking news on space missions, physics discoveries, and the scientific breakthroughs changing humanity.
Astronomy & Earth
Episode 196 of This Week In Space features Rice University's Scott Solomon discussing humanity's push to expand to Mars and adapt to alien worlds....
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Astronomy & Earth
Discovered in January 2026, Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) heads to perihelion on April 4. Will it survive as a bright sky show?...
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Physics Chemistry
Researchers explore time-space fractional Boussinesq equation, uncovering soliton structures and nonlinear wave behaviors vital for fluid dynamics....
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Inventions Discoveries
New AI-driven image processing pipeline enables rapid analysis of millions of distinct nanoparticles on chips, slashing characterization time by 25x....
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Energy Sources
Elon Musk vows to launch data centers into orbit running on constant solar power, but experts question the technical and economic hurdles amid rising AI demands....
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Inventions Discoveries
Advanced neutron and X-ray tomography uncovers concealed water in the famous Miller Range 03346 nakhlite, suggesting localized ice melt rather than vast hydrothermal systems on ancient Mars....
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Astronomy & Earth
James Webb Space Telescope's spectrometers cover 5-28 µm but cannot detect all substances. Learn which gases and molecules it identifies in space....
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Physics Chemistry
The February 2026 issue of Chemistry Today explores nanoparticle tech for tough diseases, flow chemistry, and biotech shifts, offering key insights for students and researchers....
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Energy Sources
Tokyo University of Science researchers reveal sodium-ion batteries achieve superior charging speeds and energy density using novel carbon electrolytes, potentially ending lithium-ion dominance....
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Astronomy & Earth
SpaceX successfully launched the ninth GPS III satellite on Jan. 27, 2026, after U.S. Space Force switched it from ULA's Vulcan rocket, deploying M-Code tech in under six months....
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Physics Chemistry
Tsinghua University scientists create stable Cu45 copper superatom, achieving over 80% efficiency in converting CO2 to ethylene, surpassing all known copper catalysts for carbon recycling....
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Inventions Discoveries
KAIST researchers discover method to reprogram macrophages inside tumors, transforming silenced immune cells into powerful cancer-fighting agents without external intervention....
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Inventions Discoveries
Scientists unveil a single-step electrode that grabs CO2 from real exhaust gases and turns it into useful chemicals, bypassing purification needs. Dated Jan 29, 2026....
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Inventions Discoveries
Stowers Institute scientists discover chaperone protein enabling functional amyloids to turn fleeting experiences into lasting memories, opening doors to amyloid disease treatments....
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Physics Chemistry
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers have identified a first-of-its-kind carbon dioxide-equivalent polymer recoverable from high-pressure conditions, promising new energetic materials for propellants and explosives. Published in Communications Chemistry, the discovery uses simulations to reveal a pathway via carbon monoxide and oxygen mixtures. This could unlock high-energy-density materials stable at ambient conditions....
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Energy Sources
Researchers developed gold nanosphere 'supraballs' that absorb nearly all sunlight wavelengths, nearly doubling energy capture in tests on thermoelectric generators. The simple coating process works in room conditions, boosting efficiency for solar-thermal systems. This advancement targets untapped solar spectrum portions missed by traditional materials....
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Physics Chemistry
UCLA team defies century-old chemistry law on Jan 23, 2026, creating warped cage molecules cubene and quadricyclene. Breakthrough unlocks 3D structures for advanced pharmaceuticals....
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