D.C. Weather Outlook: Warmer March Ahead, But Winter Isn’t Done
Washington, D.C., residents may see a warmer March, but the region is not out of winter yet, with a potential for colder temperatures later in the month.
Space
Mathematician Solves Radical Equation Using Strategic Simplification
A mathematician has demonstrated a novel approach to solving complex radical equations by focusing on structural simplification rather than brute computation.
Celestial Spectacle: 2026 Planet Parade to Light Up Night Sky
A rare planetary alignment in 2026 will offer stargazers a unique view of six planets in the night sky.
Winter Storm Hernando Buries Northeast US in Snow, Closes Schools, Cancels Flights
Winter Storm Hernando brought record-breaking snowfall and severe weather to the northeastern US, closing schools and canceling over 10,000 flights.
Hungarian Astronaut Tibor Kapu Named ‘Person of the Year’ for Scientific Contributions
Research astronaut Tibor Kapu has been named 'Person of the Year' for his contributions to Hungarian science and his inspiring work on the International Space Station.
Trump Orders Release of UFO and Alien Government Files
President Trump directed the defense secretary and relevant agencies to release government files on aliens and unidentified flying objects. The order covers all related information on these matters.
NYT Weather Team Emphasizes Data Over Hype in Storm Coverage
The New York Times Weather team, formed in 2022 and expanded in 2024, tracks storms by highlighting forecast uncertainties through data visualizations and explanations. Team leader John Keefe and reporters stress probabilistic outlooks over sensational predictions amid rising extreme weather events.
Australia Leads Global Corpse Flower Blooms with 12+ in 2025
More than a dozen corpse flowers bloomed across Australia in 2025, positioning the country among the world's top three hotspots for the rare Sumatran plants. Experts credit mature collections in botanic gardens from Sydney to Adelaide for the surge.
NASA Eyes Rollback of Artemis II Rocket Over Helium Issue
NASA plans to roll back its Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building after detecting an interrupted helium flow. The move will almost certainly derail the March 6 launch window.
Clotilda Slave Shipwreck Confirmed, Rebuilt in 3D After 160 Years
Researchers have verified that a charred shipwreck found in 2019 near Mobile, Alabama, is the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to reach the United States. The vessel, deliberately burned and sunk in 1860 after illegally transporting 110 Africans, now stands reconstructed as a detailed 3D model accessible to the public.
Helogen’s HEL-IOS to make Starlab orbital biomanufacturing hub
Starlab Space and Helogen Corporation announced a partnership on February 18 to integrate Helogen's HEL-IOS system into the Starlab station, transforming it into an autonomous biomanufacturing facility in low Earth orbit. The collaboration aims to enable scalable, regulatory-grade production of biomaterials without crew intervention.
Gove Warns of Weimar Echoes in Modern Britain
Cabinet minister Michael Gove detects parallels between today's Britain and Weimar Germany, citing politics spilling into streets, economic strains and a crumbling political center. The Spectator editor raised these concerns in a recent column.
NASA to Roll Back SLS Rocket for Helium Fix, Delaying Artemis II
NASA plans to haul its Boeing-built Space Launch System rocket back from the Kennedy Space Center launchpad to repair a helium flow interruption in the upper stage. The move will push back the Artemis II lunar mission beyond its targeted March 6 launch date.
NASA’s Artemis II Launch Jeopardized by Helium Flow Issue
NASA's Space Launch System rocket hit a helium flow interruption overnight, threatening the March 6 Artemis II launch with four astronauts aboard. The agency confirmed the problem Saturday and said it will almost certainly delay the mission.
Dragonfly Crush Launches Ad-Free Puzzle Game with Zero Data Tracking
Dragonfly Crush, a new free browser puzzle game, delivers 50 levels of uninterrupted play without ads or data collection. Developers at Design Delight Studio emphasize total user privacy in the release.