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'Rare and enigmatic' structures found at the Milky Way's center in largest-ever map of its kind
Scientists using the ALMA telescope have created the most-detailed-ever map of the Milky Way's chaotic center. The observations could open a window to the ancient universe as it appeared shortly after the Big Bang.
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy may cut risk of preeclampsia
A study of more than 6,500 mothers found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly lowered the risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous blood-pressure disorder.
James Webb telescope spots giant auroras rolling through Uranus' atmosphere
JWST observed Uranus for nearly a full rotation, charting the planet's upper atmosphere and magnetic environment for the first time.
Scientists find genetic 'switch' in mice that turns caring dads into violent brutes
A new study suggests that the Agouti gene in the brains of male African striped mice can act as a molecular "switch," making them caring or violent toward their young.
14,000-year-old ivory tools found in Alaska hint at how Clovis ancestors first arrived in the New World
Ancient artifacts unearthed in Alaska revealed migrants from Asia might have come to the Americas via an inland route, and not a coastal path.
Far fewer people are related to Genghis Khan than previously assumed, new genomic study suggests
Some experts have suggested as many as 1 in 200 men in the world are related to Genghis Khan. But a new genomic study reveals the number is significantly lower.
Obesity is linked to 1 in 10 deaths from infection worldwide — and scientists are still learning why
A new study finds that people with obesity are more likely to be hospitalized with or die from severe infections.
How to see the March 3 'blood moon' eclipse from anywhere on Earth
The final "blood moon" total lunar eclipse until 2029 is coming to North America this Tuesday (March 3). Here's how to watch it online.
NASA set to roll Artemis rocket back for urgent repairs after yet another delay
NASA is about to roll its Artemis II moon rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to fix a helium flow issue that guarantees astronauts won't fly around the moon in March.
2,800-year-old mass grave of women and children discovered in Serbia reveals 'brutal, deliberate and efficient' violence
An analysis of a mass grave found in northern Serbia is revealing new information about violence in Early Iron Age Europe.
Scientists spot 'rule-breaking' black hole growing 13 times faster than should be possible
An ancient, fast-feeding quasar is breaking the rules of how black holes consume matter and generate galaxy-shaping jets.
Ultrafast quantum chemistry engine could speed up the development of new medicines and materials
The powerful software can reduce the time needed to simulate reactions with large molecules from weeks to just minutes.
Rare 'planetary parade' will return to the evening sky this week
Six planets will shine together in the evening sky on Feb. 28. Here's how to get the best view before they disappear.
Scientists may have seen a star collapse directly into a black hole without exploding first
A new study looked at how a massive star in the Andromeda Galaxy disappeared due to the formation of a black hole
'The limits of human longevity have still not been reached,' study suggests
A new study, analyzing 450 regions in western Europe, focused on where the oldest people end up residing across the continent.
'Thermodynamic computer' can mimic AI neural networks — using orders of magnitude less energy to generate images
Researchers generated images from noise, using orders of magnitude less energy than current generative AI models require.
Scientists propose new plan to 'catch' comet 3I/ATLAS — but we have to act fast
A new study explores the challenges of catching interstellar comets like comet 3I/ATLAS
Emerging embryo-selection technologies are currently 'little more than snake oil.' But someday, they could widen social inequities.
Book In the book "What We Inherit," experts unpack long-standing myths about genes and how those myths could shape public opinion around emerging embryo-selection technologies.
China's kung fu robots, physicists' re-creation of the Big Bang soup, a teenager buried with her father's bones on her chest, and mathmeticians puzzle over AI taking their jobs.
Science news this week Feb. 21, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
