February 13, 20264 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmLet these nine romantic animals inspire you on Valentine’s DayThese amorous creatures could put Casanova to shame—from beguiling dancing seahorses to peacocking spidersBy K. R. Callaway edited by Claire Cameron Valentine’s Day can be a little cliché: red roses, dinner reservations, a box of chocolates—boring. But for those in need of inspiration to make sure their declaration of love stands out from the crowd, look no further than the rest of the animal kingdom.From wowing your date with a colorful show to crooning love songs, taking a couple of pointers from…
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In December, NASA took another small, incremental step towards autonomous surface rovers. In a demonstration, the Perseverance team used AI to generate the rover’s waypoints. Perseverance used the AI waypoints on two separate days, traveling a total of 456 meters without human control.“This demonstration shows how far our capabilities have advanced and broadens how we will explore other worlds,” said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. “Autonomous technologies like this can help missions to operate more efficiently, respond to challenging terrain, and increase science return as distance from Earth grows. It’s a strong example of teams applying new technology carefully and responsibly…
Britney Spears has raised eyebrows after recently selling her music catalogue for a whopping fee believed to be around $200 million.Sources have now revealed that there was a “suffering” behind the scenes that caused the pop star to make the sale.Reports suggest Britney Spears had money issues after not releasing any new songs or touring, with the singer recently sharing that she “will never perform in the U.S. again.”Article continues below advertisementReal Reason Britney Spears Sold Her Music CatalogueLumeimages / MEGAFollowing Spears’ sale of her iconic music catalogue to publishing giants Primary Wave, sources have come forward to claim there…
BUDAPEST: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (Feb 15) called “troubling” a report by five European allies blaming Russia for killing late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using toxin from poison dart frogs, adding that Washington had no reason to question it.”We obviously are aware of the report. It’s a troubling report. We’re aware of that case of Mr Navalny and certainly … we don’t have any reason to question it,” Rubio told reporters at a news conference in Bratislava during a visit to Slovakia.In a joint statement, Britain, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands on Saturday said analyses…
Thousands of Western nationals joined the Israeli military amid its genocidal war in Gaza, raising questions over international legal accountability for foreign nationals implicated in alleged war crimes against Palestinians.More than 50,000 soldiers in the Israeli military hold at least one other citizenship, with a majority of them holding US or European passports, information obtained by the Israeli NGO Hatzlacha through Israel’s Freedom of Information Law has revealed.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listSince October 7, 2023, Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has killed at least 72,061 people in military actions that have been dubbed war crimes and crimes…
The Las Vegas Raiders spent Valentine’s Day showing edge-rusher Maxx Crosby how much he means to them.On Saturday, the team promoted run game coordinator/defensive line coach Rob Leonard to fill its defensive coordinator vacancy. As ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter wrote on social media, “Leonard worked closely last season with Maxx Crosby, whose future in Las Vegas remains uncertain.””The plot thickens,” as NFL media’s Ian Rapoport relayed. Crosby has been the subject of much trade speculation since the end of the regular season, but the Raiders’ recent move suggests the team would prefer to keep him.Las Vegas Raiders make thoughts…
This Presidents’ Day, I’ve been thinking about George Washington—not at his finest hour, but possibly at his worst. In 1754, a 22-year-old Washington marched into the wilderness surrounding Pittsburgh with more ambition than sense. He volunteered to travel to the Ohio Valley on a mission to deliver a letter from Robert Dinwiddie, governor of Virginia, to the commander of French troops in the Ohio territory. This military mission sparked an international war, cost him his first command and taught him lessons that would shape the American Revolution. As a professor of early American history who has written two books on…
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and backward and deforms inside the skull after spaceflight.The extent of these changes was greater for those who spent longer in space. As NASA plans longer space missions, and space travel expands beyond professional astronauts, these findings will become more relevant.On supporting science journalismIf you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are…
The 2026 “Wuthering Heights” movie starring “Barbie” actress Margot Robbie and “Frankenstein” star Jacob Elordi takes a significant departure from the 1847 novel by Emily Brontë. There have been countless adaptations over the years, but this version, written and directed by Emerald Fennell, of “Saltburn” fame, ends differently from the book on which it is based.Article continues below advertisementMargot Robbie and Jacob Elrodi Star In 2026’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ AdaptationZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA“Wuthering Heights” is a complex Gothic tale that focuses on themes of obsessive love and revenge. The story focuses on the obsessive love affair between Catherine “Cathy” Earnshaw (Margot Robbie)…
CAPE CANAVERAL: The International Space Station returned to full strength on Saturday (Feb 14) with the arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who left early because of health concerns.SpaceX delivered the US, French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral.Last month’s medical evacuation was NASA’s first in 65 years of human spaceflight. One of the four astronauts launched by SpaceX last summer suffered what officials described as a serious health issue, prompting their hasty return. That left only three crew members to keep the place running – one American and two Russians – prompting…