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2025's extreme weather had the jet stream's fingerprints all over it, from flash floods to hurricanes
By Shuang-Ye Wu published
First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolonged downpours and flash flooding.

On this day in space: Jan. 3, 2004: NASA's Spirit rover lands on Mars
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On Jan. 3, 2004, NASA's Spirit rover landed on Mars!

Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way
By Amirali Aghazadeh published
If nonliving materials can produce rich, organized mixtures of organic molecules, then the traditional signs we use to recognize biology may no longer be enough.

The largest sun of 2026 rises today as Earth draws closest to our parent star
By Anthony Wood published
Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3.

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full 'Wolf Moon' outshine the show?
By Anthony Wood published
The Quadrantids are known for producing bright "fireball" meteors that can outshine the brightest planets

SpaceX launches Italian Earth-observing satellite to orbit on the 1st mission of 2026 (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched the first mission of 2026 tonight (Jan. 2), sending an Italian Earth-observing satellite to orbit.

'Star Trek' warps into 2026 with epic 'Space For Everybody' Rose Parade float
By Jeff Spry published
2026 is a special year for creator Gene Roddenberry's iconic "Wagon Train To The Stars" sci-fi franchise as it celebrates its 60th anniversary seeking out new life and new civilizations!

Why do I need a VPN?
By Alexander Cox published
A VPN, or virtual private network, is great for online safety and accessing content while travelling. It's worth getting, but why? Scroll down to find out.
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