A full moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of February 1, 2026.
NASA Heat Shield Tech Contributes to America’s Space Industry
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The Varda Space Industries W-5 capsule returned to Earth in Koonibba in South Australia on Jan. 29, 2026, with the protection of a heat shield made of C-PICA, a cutting-edge material licensed from NASA and manufactured by Varda. The capsule’s successful ret
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 7722, a lenticular galaxy located about 187 million light-years away, features concentric rings of dust and gas that appear to swirl around its bright nucleus.
US blockade threatens ‘humanitarian collapse’ in Cuba – UN chief
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the US blockade of Cuba, calling the situation on the island “extremely concerning” Read Full Article at RT.com
Ex-Norwegian PM investigated over alleged Epstein corruption
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Norway is investigating former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland’s history with the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein Read Full Article at RT.com
Martian meteorite that fell to Earth is full of ancient water, new scans reveal
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A new study has revealed that the iconic Black Beauty meteorite contains much more hidden water than previously suspected. The rock, which fell to Earth from Mars, could reveal clues about the Red Planet's watery past.
Kanzi the bonobo could play pretend — a trait thought unique to humans
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Past anecdotal observations have hinted that great apes play pretend. But now, experimental research shows that our closest living relatives can keep track of imaginary objects.
Spotted lanternflies are invading the US. They may have gotten their evolutionary superpowers in China's cities.
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The alarming spread of spotted lanternflies across the U.S. has been made possible by cities acting as evolutionary incubators, fine-tuning the insects and enabling them to thrive.
The 'mono' virus raises the risk of MS and cancer in some. 22 genes hint at why.
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An infection with Epstein-Barr virus is a nonevent for most people. But for a subset, the virus can contribute to chronic conditions and cancer, and genes may play a role in that risk.
Trump moving to curb US reliance on Chinese minerals – Bloomberg
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US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to launch a rare-earth minerals stockpile to curb reliance on China amid global supply strain Read Full Article at RT.com
Elon Musk’s net worth has hit $852 billion following the SpaceX-xAI merger, putting him on course to become the world’s first trillionaire Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian businessman’s remains found on British base in Cyprus
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Former Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner was found dead at a British military base in Cyprus after going missing in early January Read Full Article at RT.com
Tennessee Democrat trolls MAGA's knockoff Super Bowl halftime show
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Democratic Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones spoke on the Statehouse floor Thursday, delivering what he called a "public service announcement for the Republican side of the aisle.”
Jones suggested that conservatives who are concerned about the much-a
Rubio says farewell to one of his many no-show jobs
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Marco Rubio is out of a job. Well, one of them at least.
You may have forgotten that, along with being secretary of State, Rubio was also serving as the acting U.S. archivist, which is easy to overlook given that he has, at various times, held eleventy diffe
The Recap: What it takes for the GOP to stand up to ICE, and Trump plays dumb
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23 years ago: Colin Powell lied to launch a bogus war
To think it used to be truly inappropriate to base political actions on lies.
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Trump is popular only in Elon Musk's racist online cesspool
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A new survey released on Thursday proves what many had long suspected: X, the social media network owned by far-right billionaire Elon Musk, is trapped in an ideological bubble far removed from the rest of the world.
The poll from The Argument, which was fie
The Haircut: Portraits of a Transformation with Actor Ian McKellen
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85-year-old actor Ian McKellen let his hair and beard grow out to play the ionic role of Shakespeare’s Falstaff — after the final performance, he finally stepped out of character and back to himself.
When Words Fall Short: Torrance York Uses Photography to Navigate Life With Parkinson’s
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In this LensCulture interview, Torrance York reflects on how photography became a tool for understanding, acceptance, and connection after her Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Bruno Pontiroli Tests the Boundaries of Familiarity in His Uncanny Wildlife Paintings
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The scale of that whale!
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