Tuesday, January 20, 2026 7:26 AM ET
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Ever watched a pet cow pick up a broom and scratch herself with it? You have now - By - Chris Simms - published - 19 January 26 - A pet cow in Austria started using a broom to scratch herself - the first ever documented case of bovine tool use.12 minutes ago
Astronomers confirm earliest Milky Way-like galaxy in the universe, just 2 billion years after the Big Bang - By - Matthew Williams - published - 18 January 26 - Astronomers have confirmed the earliest barred spiral galaxy in the universe, a Milky-Way-like structure that existed just 2 billion years after the Big Bang.1 day ago
Viruses that evolved on the space station and were sent back to Earth were more effective at killing bacteria - By - Manuela Callari - published - 18 January 26 - Near-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal interactions in ways that could help us treat drug-resistant infections.1 day ago
Viruses, Infections & Disease1 day ago
Why is flu season so bad this year? By - Clarissa Brincat - published - 18 January 26 - Flu season in the U.S. is particularly bad this year, and a new branch of the flu family tree may be to blame.1 day ago
How the ancient Romans managed their wealth (it wasn't just by hiding hoards) By - Konstantine Panegyres - published - 18 January 26 - How did Romans invest their wealth in ancient times?1 day ago
James Webb telescope spots 'failed stars' in a breathtaking cluster near Earth - Space photo of the week - By - Shreejaya Karantha - published - 18 January 26 - The James Webb Space Telescope captured a colorful portrait of a nearby stellar cradle, revealing a wealth of insights about countless stars.2 days ago
Crew-11 emergency return, Mars Sample Return cancellation, shrinking river deltas, and an ancient wolf mystery. By - Ben Turner - published - 17 January 26 - Science news this week - Jan. 17, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.3 days ago
Watch NASA roll its historic Artemis II moon rocket to the launch pad this weekend - By - Ben Turner - published - 16 January 26 - NASA's Artemis 2 rocket will roll out Saturday (Jan. 17) ahead of a possible Feb. 6 launch. Here's how to watch.3 days ago
NASA's Mars Sample Return is dead, leaving China to retrieve signs of life from the Red Planet - By - Patrick Pester - published - 16 January 26 - NASA's plans for Mars sample return are effectively cancelled as part of a bill approved by the U.S. Congress, ending efforts to collect Perseverance rover samples that could contain evidence of alien life.3 days ago
Forced closure of premier US weather-modeling institute could endanger millions of Americans - By - Jane Palmer - published - 16 January 26 - From high-wind forecasts and wildfire behavior to floods, aviation hazards, air quality and space weather, science developed at the National Center for Atmospheric Research informs decisions that aim to reduce risk.3 days ago