Sunday, February 15, 2026

Astronomers have discovered an 'inside-out' planetary system around the star LHS 1903, where a rocky planet orbits beyond two gas giants, challenging long-held theories about how planets form.^[1]

Astronomers observed a massive star 2.5 million light-years away in the Andromeda Galaxy quietly collapse into a black hole without a supernova explosion, offering a rare glimpse into how some of the universe's biggest stars die.^[2]

A global study led by the University of Cambridge has identified a little-known group of gut bacteria called CAG-170 that appears far more often in healthy people, potentially reshaping how scientists define and measure gut health.^[3]

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have demonstrated that neuromorphic computers—designed to mimic the human brain—can solve complex physics simulations that previously required energy-intensive supercomputers, potentially leading to powerful, low-energy computing.^[4]

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of the Egg Nebula, revealing twin beams blasting from a hidden dying star during a rare and fleeting phase just 1,000 light-years from Earth.^[5]

Scientists are launching an ambitious global initiative to map the 'human exposome'—the lifelong mix of environmental and chemical exposures that drive most diseases—backed by partnerships with governments, UNESCO, and international science bodies.^[6]

France's Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry won Olympic ice dance gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, narrowly defeating American favorites Madison Chock and Evan Bates after skating together for just one year.^[7]

Researchers studying a Roman mosaic found in Rutland, England, have determined it depicts a rarely told version of the Trojan War based on a lost Greek tragedy by Aeschylus, suggesting Roman Britain was deeply connected to the wider classical world.^[8]

Zimbabwe stunned second-ranked Australia with a 23-run victory at the T20 Cricket World Cup in Colombo, with opening bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans dismantling Australia's top order.^[9]

Pakistan's government reversed its planned boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India, directing the cricket team to take the field for the February 15 fixture in Colombo after diplomatic efforts by the International Cricket Council and neighboring countries.^[10]