2026-01-02

Researchers spot Saturn-sized planet in the “Einstein desert”

Rogue, free-floating planets appear to have two distinct origins. [...]

2026-01-02

Here's How Long You Should Walk Every Day to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend walking on a daily basis to prevent it. [...]

2026-01-02

Starlink is lowering thousands of satellites' orbits to reduce risk of collisions

Starlink will lower the orbits of roughly 4,400 satellites this year as a safety measure, according to engineering VP, Michael Nicolls. In a post on X, Nicolls wrote that the company is "beginnin [...]

2026-01-02

The Aurora Borealis Is Back Tonight, and It May Hit Up to 20 States

This edition of the northern lights is brought to you by a pair of coronal mass ejections that erupted on New Year's Day. [...]

2026-01-02

Science Context Protocol aims to let AI agents collaborate across labs and institutions worldwide

Anthropic's Model Context Protocol has become the standard for AI data connections. Now researchers from Shanghai want to adapt the concept for science: their Science Context Protocol aims to con [...]

2026-01-02

How to watch Awesome Games Done Quick 2026

It's time for more speedrunning (and other shenanigans) with the Games Done Quick (GDQ) crew. The first event of the year, Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), kicks off on Sunday, January 4, with Su [...]

2026-01-02

What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?

The “super flu” behind outbreaks in the US and UK is a new variant of influenza A H3N2, subclade K. Existing vaccines appear to be insufficiently effective against the virus. [...]

2026-01-01

Airloom will showcase its new approach to wind power at CES

One of the many concerns about artificial intelligence these days is how the rush to build data centers is impacting local communities. Data centers can create a drain on resources, and some utility c [...]

2026-01-01

Warm Milk Not Cutting It? Give Your Sleep a Glow-Up With These Science-Backed Sips

Stop staring at the ceiling! These sleepy drinks are the ultimate fix for your insomnia. [...]