Alpha Centaurid meteor shower peaks on February 8, with up to six meteors an hour
The Alpha Centaurid meteor shower reaches its peak on February 8, 2026, with best viewing from the Southern Hemisphere and…
February 2026
News AI India Gemini North telescope captures Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) breaking apart after passing the sun
A new image from the Gemini North telescope shows Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) fragmenting as it reappeared from behind the…
Addis Ababa readies hotels, venues and city upgrades ahead of African Union summit week
Ethiopia’s capital says transport corridors, riverbank rehabilitation, and expanded accommodation and conference facilities are in place for a packed series…
AI researchers warn 996-style work culture in Silicon Valley is driving burnout
Two AI researchers have cautioned that a “996” schedule—working 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week—appearing in parts…
Weekly poll asks buyers to weigh interest in Moto G67, G77, G17 and G17 Power
A new weekly poll is gauging consumer interest in four Moto G-series phones, highlighting value-focused features such as a 108MP…
Study tracks cenobamate add-on therapy and cognition in young adults with tuberous sclerosis complex
A 12-month observational study reported improvements in executive function, quality of life and caregiver stress after cenobamate was added to…
Whitney Moore appoints Lorna McAuliffe as head of insurance
Irish law firm Whitney Moore has named Lorna McAuliffe to lead its insurance practice, with a focus on strengthening dispute…
Chinese embassy official challenges Philippine Coast Guard stance on ‘treason’ label over West Philippine Sea claims
A Chinese Embassy representative criticised remarks attributed to the Philippine Coast Guard that framed support for China’s West Philippine Sea…
Text message scams push fake rewards points, urge quick clicks and small ‘postage’ payments
Fraudulent SMS messages claiming reward points are about to expire are prompting users to click links and pay small delivery…
Scientists target PTP1B enzyme in bid to slow Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
Researchers are developing potential treatments aimed at limiting the enzyme PTP1B, which may play a role in memory decline linked…