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Pale Blue Dot 36 years later: Earth in a sunbeam
February 14, 2026, is the 36th anniversary of the Voyager 1 image of Earth. Voyager was near Saturn when it took this image, now known as the Pale Blue Dot.
February 14, 2026
Be my Valentine? Why we fall in love according to science
Be my Valentine? On this Valentine's Day 2026, read what the world of science says about the mystery we call love, and 10 reasons we fall in love.
February 13, 2026
Great Backyard Bird Count begins February 13
Show your love for birds by joining the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count. It's free and easy to participate in this 4-day global event. Find out how here.
February 12, 2026
Is the whole universe just a simulation? Possibly!
Are we living in a simulation? Is Earth, and the whole universe, a simulation? It might be more likely than you think! Read more here.
February 8, 2026
Oldest wooden tools yet unearthed found in southern Greece
The oldest wooden tools used by early humans have been uncovered in an ancient lakebed in Greece. The hand tools date to 430,000 years ago.
February 1, 2026
Happy Groundhog Day! Will Phil see his shadow?
The predicted high for Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on February 2, Groundhog Day, is 24 degrees F (-4 C) and cloudy. Will Phil see his shadow?
February 1, 2026
The February birthstone is the purple amethyst
Are you a February baby? Here's some cool info about your February birthstone, the amethyst. Read the lore of this purple stone, a variety of quartz.
February 1, 2026
Oldest known rock art in the world found in Indonesian cave
Scientists discovered the oldest known rock art in a cave on an island off Sulawesi, Indonesia, dated to 67,800 years old.
January 29, 2026
How to photograph snowflakes from Michael Peres
An expert photographer of nature’s beauty on a minuscule scale, Michael Peres offers you tips on how to photograph snowflakes.
January 28, 2026
Challenger disaster: 40 years ago today
January 28, 1986. On today's date 40 years ago, the Space Shuttle Challenger (mission STS-51-L) exploded and broke apart 73 seconds into its flight.
January 28, 2026
