February 2026 night sky: What to see and what you need
The best of February’s stargazing events — with key dates and the must-have gear to see them at their best.
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The best of February’s stargazing events — with key dates and the must-have gear to see them at their best.
The mystery of a Stone Age teenager's death has been solved — 80 years after he was found in an ancient burial ground in Italy.
Archaeologists have found 5,000-year-old ancient Egyptian rock art in the Sinai Desert that depicts the conquest of the region.
New footage shows one of NASA's WB-57 research jets spewing out flames and smoke as it skids across a runway during an emergency landing near Houston. The veteran aircraft was due to play a small role...
Nearly 790 people, primarily children, have been infected in South Carolina's ongoing measles outbreak, officials report.
The James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the most distant, early galaxy in the known universe. The new contender, MoM-z14, is visible just 280 million years after the Big Bang.
An 11th-century monk saw the famous "Halley's comet" first as a child and later as an adult, new research finds.
The helmet has been a powerful symbol of Roman Britain since it was discovered over 200 years ago.
It isn't scientifically accurate, but if you're looking for something to create a relaxing ambiance, the Jiawen Galaxy Projector Light is an excellent choice.
The array of running gear and accessories can be overwhelming for a beginner runner. Here is our guide to what you need — and the things that really are just optional extras
NASA's Artemis II simulated launch is scheduled for tonight after Arctic weather forced the mission to be delayed. The first crewed Artemis mega moon rocket could still leave Earth as early as this we...
Millions of years ago, the Green River carved a path through the Uinta Mountains instead of flowing around the formation. Now, researchers have discovered how this could have happened.
A powerful, image stabilized binocular that provides exceptional reach and high-quality optics, but is let down slightly by its rubberized coating and non-waterproofness.
A new study reveals a detailed look at what lies beneath the Hawaiian hotspot.
A new social networking site exclusively for bots has sparked claims of AI inventing its own religion and plotting humanity's downfall. But experts say its real dangers lie elsewhere.
The sunspot region 4366 fired off dozens of powerful solar flares in 24 hours, including the single strongest flare since 2024. Auroras are possible later this week.
A new study reveals the dramatic decrease in lead exposure in the U.S. following the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency 55 years ago.
Small mammals are early warning systems for environmental damage, but many species look almost identical, making them hard to track. Scientists have developed a new footprint-based method that can tel...
Scientists in South Korea have discovered that one of the most common malignant brain tumors in young adults may begin years before a tumor can be seen. IDH-mutant glioma, long treated by removing vis...
Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound can drive impressive weight loss, but stopping them is often followed by rapid weight regain. Researchers found that people regain weight faster after quitting these dr...