Auroras likely as most active sunspot in years turns toward Earth
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
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Anglo-Saxon children discovered buried with warrior gear in UK — perhaps as a nod to ‘the men these children might have become’
Archaeologists have discovered Anglo-Saxon children buried with a spear, shield and buckles, gear that’s usually seen in warriors’ graves.
‘A second set of eyes’: AI-supported breast cancer screening spots more cancers earlier, landmark trial finds
A clinical trial shows that AI-assisted mammography can detect more cases of dangerous cancer and reduce missed diagnoses.
‘There’s no reason to ban us from playing’: Analysis debunks notion that transgender women have inherent physical advantages in sports
A meta-analysis of 52 studies that included over 5,000 transgender people suggests that transgender women’s physical fitness after hormone therapy is comparable to that of
Strong Solar Flare
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare — seen as the bright flash toward the upper middle — on Feb. 4
Researchers say when it comes to our attention spans, we are at war
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks to writer Matt Klein about how to win back our attention in an age of infinite information.
Clean energy is surging — with or without Trump
In 2025, solar and wind surpassed coal as a global energy source.
Science news this week: Anomalies inside Earth, leak on Artemis II, and how psychedelics may help treat PTSD
Feb. 7, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
Top 5 tips for buying an electric toothbrush for kids, according to experts
Looking for an electric toothbrush for your little one? Here’s everything you need to consider before you click “add to cart”
Every major galaxy is speeding away from the Milky Way, except one — and we finally know why
A vast, flat sheet of dark matter may solve the long-standing mystery of why our neighboring galaxy Andromeda is speeding toward us while our other
Black hole outburst named ‘Jetty McJetface’ is one of the most energetic objects in the universe
Scientists say a jet from a previously studied supermassive black hole has grown brighter, becoming one of the most energetic events in the universe.
‘Behemoth star,’ previously thought to be dying, is ‘rising from the ashes’ like a phoenix
A new study suggests that the red supergiant WOH G64, also known as the “behemoth star,” has not transitioned into a yellow hypergiant as previous
When the fish stop biting, ice fishers follow the crowd
Study showcases how modern-day foragers stick together when seeking food. Such social forces could help explain the emergence of complex thinking.
‘Invisible scaffolding of the universe’ revealed in ambitious new James Webb telescope images
A team of researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope has produced the most detailed map of dark matter to date.