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Scientists are taking a closer look at the pill forms of Wegovy and Ozempic. In an animal study, the ingredient SNAC, which helps semaglutide survive the stomach and enter the bloodstream, was associated with changes in gut bacteria, inflammation markers, and a brain linked protein. The research does not show harm in people, but it raises new questions about the long term effects of daily exposure. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/VWIZsDG

NASA is changing its plans to return astronauts to the moon, and redrawing the architecture for how the Artemis missions will look moving forward. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/wG9t0Oc

Researchers found that cutting two amino acids common in animal protein—methionine and cysteine—made mice burn significantly more energy. The boost in heat production was nearly as powerful as constant exposure to cold temperatures. The mice didn’t eat less or exercise more; they simply generated more heat in their beige fat. The discovery hints that diet alone might activate the body’s calorie-burning machinery. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Q5iqpB2

The U.S. Space Force is putting an indefinite halt on all national security missions aboard United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur, following a repeat anomaly with the rocket's side boosters. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/x7423jq

'Change happens when a few determined individuals make it happen' from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/NqUE96y

The mid-sized Venator-Class Attack Cruiser is one of our favorite Star Wars Lego sets. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/qL7mVhA

Astronomers have used the LOFAR telescope array to create the largest radio survey of the cosmos, revealing 13.7 million cosmic scenes, including supermassive black holes, merging galaxies, and supernova explosions. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/rnhCgEb

'We stick together. That's how we win this.' from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/VrqPuGo

The blood moon phase will be visible across swathes of North America before dawn on March 3. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/LtHwRMz

The next video game set in The Expanse's sci-fi universe is a cutting-edge RPG with highly detailed third-person shooter action. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/M2DKXBA

The observations offer a rare glimpse into our solar system's early history. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/uIVyzf2

The sun's visible disk has been perfectly free from sunspots for the first time since June 2022, suggesting the current solar cycle might be heading toward its quieter phase. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/gkJped5

Training harder may do more than build muscle—it could transform your gut. Researchers found that intense workouts change the balance of bacteria and important compounds in athletes’ digestive systems. When training loads dropped, diet quality slipped and digestion slowed, triggering different microbial shifts. These hidden changes might influence performance in ways scientists are only beginning to understand. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/sch0kT7

A UCLA study in mice reveals that aging muscle stem cells accumulate a protein that slows repair but boosts survival. This protein, NDRG1, acts like a brake, preventing cells from activating quickly after injury. When researchers blocked it in older mice, muscle healing sped up dramatically — but stem cells became less resilient over time. The work suggests aging may reflect a survival trade-off rather than straightforward decline. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/t8bgIWG

China's reusable Shenlong space plane launched on its fourth space mission earlier this month. What is it doing in Earth orbit, and how do those activities advance China's space goals? from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Hnu3EKA

A major snow storm hitting the northeast U.S. has been captured in satellite imagery. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/UWebtC2

Scientists have created a blood test that can estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms are likely to begin. By measuring a protein called p-tau217, the model predicts symptom onset within roughly three to four years. The protein mirrors the silent buildup of amyloid and tau in the brain long before memory loss appears. This advance could speed up preventive drug trials and eventually guide personalized care. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/WXohM0y

The total lunar eclipse occurs around the March full moon phase, as the sun, Earth and lunar disk align. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/kJPeTfM

Deep in the heart of the Sahara, scientists have uncovered Spinosaurus mirabilis — a spectacular new predator crowned with a massive, scimitar-shaped crest that may once have blazed with color under the desert sun. Discovered in remote inland river deposits in Niger, the fossil rewrites what we thought we knew about spinosaur dinosaurs, suggesting they weren’t fully aquatic hunters but powerful waders stalking fish in forested waterways hundreds of miles from the sea. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/tk1J2Ip

NASA's Perseverance rover can now pinpoint its exact location on Mars without help from Earth, paving the way for longer, more autonomous exploration. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/bi8rQnm

Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don't. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Boyfz3i

By taking advantage of a maneuver that would see a spacecraft fire rocket engines while in the solar corona, that spacecraft’s velocity could receive a huge boost — enough to allow it to catch up with 3I/ATLAS, which is the fastest comet ever seen. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/DmfrLZR

Two SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets, each carrying Starlink satellites, launched from California and Florida on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. The second booster set a new reuse record. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/MymCU1v

The NASA/JAXA X-ray spacecraft has allowed astronomers to dive into the metaphorical "eye of the storm" swirling around supermassive black holes. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/cvAL3T9

President Donald Trump has issued a statement that he will instruct the federal government to begin releasing all of its files related to UFOs. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Xq0idrI

Can we use fungus to mine precious metals from asteroids? from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Ss3HpyD

For the first time ever, scientists have observed in near real time a cloud of air pollution created as a SpaceX rocket burned up in Earth's atmosphere. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/kuQLMHs

'Together for liberty!' Director Justin Lin will helm this iron-fisted adaptation of 'Helldivers 2' from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/klnqOUZ

Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered what seems to be a galaxy that is the most heavily dominated by dark matter ever seen. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/9gj3ReD

Look out for "Earthshine" brightening the shadowed region of the lunar disk close to the new moon phase. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/3yJO6Tz

Sam Rockwell rocks as a mad time traveler saving the world from a rogue AI in Gore Verbinski's new film "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Cxtag6Y

The Bahamas has given SpaceX permission to resume rocket landings in the country, which were paused last year after a Starship test flight explosion caused a debris shower. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/gxEZsAl

If a pair of black holes coalesce into one, much of that vast energy can be released in a few seconds. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Fpvx7TX

A massive upheaval in the Saturnian system could have also led to the moon Hyperion. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/HujRBYb

"Gangsters. War criminals. We'll take out every bad guy in your deck of cards." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/CPUv6Xz

Grab your telescope and join us on a sightseeing tour, before the moon returns to spoil the fun! from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/bldImFv

As Predator: Badlands decloaks on streaming and physical media, we've sat down for a quick spoiler-filled chat with its director. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/AUtvefu

As cash transfer programs expand across the United States, critics often warn that giving people money could spark reckless behavior, leading to injuries or even deaths. But a sweeping 11-year analysis of Alaska’s long-running Permanent Fund Dividend program tells a different story. Researchers examined statewide hospital records and death data and found no increase in traumatic injuries or unnatural deaths after annual payments were distributed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/xGLqIhv

Astronomers may finally understand why planets orbiting two suns, the real-world equivalents of the "Star Wars" planet Tatooine, are so scarce in our galaxy — and it has to do with general relativity. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/tc6RX2k

An organic molecule called methanimine was found scattered throughout a dense clump of gas and dust 554 light-years away. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/WOydHSt

The comet is now racing away from the sun following a close flyby on Jan. 20. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/RotEuVv

A sweeping review of global research suggests that exercise—especially aerobic activities like running, swimming, and dancing—can be one of the most powerful ways to ease depression and anxiety. Across tens of thousands of people aged 10 to 90, exercise consistently reduced symptoms, often matching or even outperforming medication and talk therapy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/MySh4cY

Researchers have uncovered the enzyme behind chromothripsis, a chaotic chromosome-shattering event seen in about one in four cancers. The enzyme, N4BP2, breaks apart DNA trapped in tiny cellular structures, unleashing a burst of genetic changes that can help tumors rapidly adapt and resist therapy. Blocking the enzyme dramatically reduced this genomic destruction in cancer cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5fh7d1D

Psychedelics can quiet the brain’s visual input system, pushing it to replace missing details with vivid fragments from memory. Scientists found that slow, rhythmic brain waves help shift perception away from the outside world and toward internal recall — almost like dreaming while awake. By imaging glowing brain cells in mice, researchers watched this process unfold in real time. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/EG3dPXc

A massive review of 23 randomized trials found that statins do not cause the vast majority of side effects listed on their labels. Memory problems, depression, sleep issues, weight gain, and many other symptoms appeared just as often in people taking a placebo. Only a few side effects showed any link to statins — and even those were rare. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/yS5V3Qu

Whether you're single, in a relationship, or even a situationship, fall in love with these sci-fi couples this Valentine's Day. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/jmcR2GO

Scientists have named two systems of colliding supermassive black holes after Lord of the Rings locations, Gondor and Rohan. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/mVH7KQ0

A mysterious object has caused a long-lasting and extreme dimming of a distant star, but is this object a 'failed star' brown dwarf, or an exceptionally massive super-Jupiter exoplanet? from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Sfa4Ive

If you're a fan of Lego Star Wars and are excited for The Mandalorian and Grogu, you'll want to build Walmart's exclusive New Republic X-Wing Starfighter set. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/59niKEm

A Vulcan Centaur rocket successfully launched two U.S. spy satellites on Feb. 12 despite suffering an anomaly with one of its solid rocket boosters, echoing the result of an October 2024 mission. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/3YnExCd

Astronomers have discovered a planetary system that appears to flip one of astronomy's most reliable rules on its head. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/ht7MRGT

Astronomers tracked a star in Andromeda as it dimmed and vanished without the usual fiery explosion, offering rare clues to how black holes form. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/RrowDeE

The object that caused the fireball may have been a small shard of a larger asteroid. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/CHbMEe0

At the center of the Egg Nebula is its yolk: a deteriorating sun-like star. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/rV9PLCT

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/6v10lBw

Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment's 4-part dino-doc arrives March 6 from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/eYWrzAR

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere in the American diet, and researchers are finding alarming consequences. Using national health data, scientists found that adults with the highest intake of these foods had a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke. The results held even after accounting for age, smoking, and income. Experts say reducing ultra-processed foods could become as important to public health as cutting back on tobacco once was. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Z5scq8z

Life on Earth may exist thanks to an incredible stroke of luck — a chemical sweet spot that most planets miss during their formation but ours managed to hit. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/Ebengpk

Could we prevent in-orbit crashes in the future by using advanced computer models? from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/ioJCQmH

From dark-sky parks to remote deserts, these locations offer prime views of the March 3, 2026, blood moon. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/pqTGKjd

We don’t experience the world through neat, separate senses—everything blends together. Smell, touch, sound, sight, and balance constantly influence one another, shaping how food tastes, objects feel, and even how heavy our bodies seem. Scientists now believe humans may have more than 20 distinct senses working at once. Everyday illusions and experiences reveal just how surprisingly complex perception really is. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/qFLepNz

Just 13 months after declaring the moon "a distraction," Elon Musk has announced that Earth's nearest neighbor is now the focus of SpaceX's settlement plans. What changed? from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/kcDAtw2

NASA and SpaceX mission managers have delayed the Falcon 9 launch of the next crew to the International Space Station as they await improved weather conditions. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/kPXwFoK

"Science fiction is all about the imagination. And it can be exploring space or exploring that mysterious organism called our bodies." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/2slyK0Z

Researchers have found a surprising way to turn sunflower oil waste into a powerful bread upgrade. By replacing part of wheat flour with partially defatted sunflower seed flour, breads became dramatically richer in protein, fiber, and antioxidants—while also offering potential benefits for blood sugar and fat digestion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/kRWYHOL

A newly discovered deep-sea creature has become an unlikely Internet star. After appearing in a popular YouTube video, a rare chiton found nearly three miles beneath the ocean surface sparked a global naming effort, drawing more than 8,000 suggestions from people around the world. Scientists ultimately chose the name Ferreiraella populi, meaning “of the people,” honoring the public that helped bring it into the scientific record. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/LtujSEp

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Feb. 7, 2025. The mission returned the Falcon to flight after an upper stage issue. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/otKQiWZ

The FAA has cleared the Falcon 9 rocket to return to flight, freeing NASA and SpaceX to target Feb. 11 for the launch of the Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/YSQs2Cz

"We found an unexpected chemical complexity, with abundances far higher than predicted by current theoretical models." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/CXgNEed

New infrared observations reveal that the rare interstellar visitor known as comet 3I/ATLAS has dramatically brightened during its farewell tour of the solar system. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/2Ghya1l

From spaghettified convicts to doomed interplanetary liners, these space movies really pile on the misery. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/jFY6ME3

Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/SpkLXtn

China will work on establishing space-based data centers as a part of a larger five-year plan to expand the nation's already significant presence in space. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/9MlcsFT

What happened to Captain Benjamin Sisko? This episode won't give you any answers, but it asks all the right questions. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/jFuYPxE

"If reproduction is ever to occur beyond Earth, it must do so with a clear commitment to safety, transparency and ethical integrity." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/FpDt5bx

"We studied the last several orbits before the merger, when the entwined magnetic fields undergo rapid and dramatic changes, and modeled potentially observable high-energy signals." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/jKOLHpD

It is time for Star Trek to boldly go where no streaming series has gone before: back to the 20+ episode seasons of old! from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/lgQFEHx

On Jan. 19, a powerful geomagnetic storm pushed auroral activity far beyond its usual range, allowing this exceptional sighting over Brazil. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/uXLk5pH

SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rocket after an upper stage failed to deorbit as planned during a Feb. 2 launch. Will the issue affect the company's Crew-12 astronaut mission? from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/kgAVDp2

'He's wise and very well educated and so every turn of conversation is rich.' from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/roQBkdX

'Armageddon's' William Fichtner stars in the brand’s first-ever Big Game commercial from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/uvt6wQd

Your guide to March's full Worm Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/sEYkU3N

NASA fully fueled its Artemis 2 moon rocket during a crucial test today (Feb. 2) but had to pause the operation twice due to leaks. Will the agency still try to launch on Feb. 8? from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/uERnZis

"You need so much water that we think these could be evidence of an ancient warmer and wetter climate where there was rain falling for millions of years." from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/iPJwWLf

This is the first time humans have laid eyes on these deep space objects. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/mXnaZFi

NASA's upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission is historic, but it's designed to pave the way for even bigger things. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/nYazZWy

A new light-based breakthrough could help quantum computers finally scale up. Stanford researchers created miniature optical cavities that efficiently collect light from individual atoms, allowing many qubits to be read at once. The team has already demonstrated working arrays with dozens and even hundreds of cavities. The approach could eventually support massive quantum networks with millions of qubits. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3azgX7E

NASA will conduct a crucial fueling test with its Artemis 2 moon rocket today (Feb. 2), and you can watch the action live. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/kBzMDKg

Despite growing into the largest animals ever to walk on land, sauropods began life small, exposed, and alone. Fossil evidence suggests their babies were frequently eaten by multiple predators, making them a key part of the Jurassic food chain. This steady supply of easy prey may explain why early predators thrived without needing extreme hunting adaptations. The findings offer a rare glimpse into how dinosaur ecosystems truly worked. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/1WcUiZt

The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January. from Latest from Space.com https://ift.tt/5u0dGpc

Researchers in Bangladesh have identified a bat-borne virus, Pteropine orthoreovirus, in patients who were initially suspected of having Nipah virus but tested negative. All had recently consumed raw date-palm sap, a known pathway for bat-related infections. Genetic analysis confirmed live virus in several samples, pointing to active human infection. The finding raises concerns that dangerous bat viruses may be circulating undetected alongside Nipah. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/sphnQq2