Northern Lights 2026: When and Where to See the Aurora Borealis
Aurora activity peaks in 2026. Best months are December–February; best hours 10 p.m.–4 a.m. Here are the top locations in North America and Europe.
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CDC Finds Silent Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Dairy Veterinarians
A CDC serosurvey of 150 bovine veterinarians found three with undetected H5N1 infections. Two had no known exposure to infected herds, suggesting wider spread than official counts.
China Builds Space Alliances in Africa With Surveillance Access
Reuters reports Beijing has 23 space partnerships in Africa, retains access to satellite data, and runs Egypt's 'homegrown' satellite facility with Chinese personnel and equipment.
Obelisks: New RNA Entities in Human Microbiomes Challenge Definition of Life
Scientists have found obelisks—viroid-like RNA elements—in bacteria across seven continents. They appear in half of oral samples and force a rethink of what counts as alive.
Hydrogen From Bioethanol at 270°C With Zero Direct CO2 Emissions
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Trump and Zelenskyy Clash in Oval Office as Ukraine Meeting Erupts
A Feb. 28 bilateral meeting turned into a shouting match. Trump and Vance accused Zelenskyy of disrespect; the minerals deal went unsigned and aid was suspended.
Google Opens Gemini 2.0 to Everyone: Flash, Flash-Lite, and Pro
Google made Gemini 2.0 generally available in February 2025. Flash and Flash-Lite offer lower cost and better performance; Pro Experimental targets coding and complex tasks.
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Plan Large-Scale Staff Cuts With Musk's DOGE
Trump signed an executive order Feb. 11 requiring agencies to coordinate with Elon Musk's DOGE on workforce reductions and to hire one person for every four who leave.
Pope Francis Backs U.S. Bishops on Migrant Dignity Amid Deportation Push
Francis sent U.S. bishops a letter in February 2025 supporting their defense of migrants' rights and warning that immigration enforcement must never undermine human dignity.
Apple Debuts iPhone 17: 48MP Cameras, A19 Chip, Pre-Order Sept. 12
Apple announced the iPhone 17 on Sept. 9, 2025. All rear cameras are 48MP, base storage is 256GB, and the A19 chip powers the lineup. Pre-orders start Sept. 12.
EU AI Office Sets New AGI Safety Rules for Frontier AI Developers
The European AI Office releases new AGI safety guidelines requiring developers like OpenAI to submit safety cases for models exceeding specific compute limits.
OpenAI GPT-6-Omni Leak Reveals Push Into Autonomous AI Agents
A leaked internal document reveals OpenAI's GPT-6-Omni will feature a persona engine and 2-million-token context window as the AI race shifts to agents.
Arctic Sovereignty Crisis Deepens as Canada, Russia and US Stake Claims
Arctic sovereignty disputes intensify as Canada pledges $35 billion for defense, Russia expands seabed claims, and the US pushes to acquire Greenland.
Israel Kills Iran Intelligence Chief Khatib in Tehran Airstrike
Israeli forces assassinated Iran intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib in a precision Tehran airstrike, the third senior official killed in 24 hours.
Super Tuesday Results Reveal 'New Center' Surge Across US Primaries
Super Tuesday 2026 primary results show centrist challengers defeating incumbents in Texas and Illinois, signaling a populist realignment in both parties.
OPEC+ Resumes Production Unwinding With 206,000 BPD April Increase
OPEC+ agreed to resume its production cut unwinding in April 2026, adding 206,000 barrels per day after a surprise Q1 pause amid a looming global surplus.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems Installs First SPARC Magnets Ahead of 2026 Plasma Target
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has installed the first toroidal field magnets on its SPARC reactor in Massachusetts, advancing toward first plasma by late 2026.
Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine Clears FDA Hurdle, Decision Set for August
Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mRNA-1010 wins FDA review after initial rejection, with a decision date of August 5, 2026 for potential approval.
NCAA Tournament 2026: Mid-Majors Fuel March Madness Chaos Bracket
The 2026 NCAA Tournament draws record betting and mid-major upsets as injuries to top players reshape the March Madness bracket heading into Round of 64.