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Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica’s role in exploring the cosmos
Antarctica’s extreme environment helps scientists explore the cosmos, winning the 2026 Nobel Prize for IceCube neutrino research.
The Conversation · 1m

IceCube Finds Deep Space Neutrinos
IceCube detects first deep space neutrinos, revealing cosmic origins.
The Conversation · 2m

Six science stories that almost got away
A monthly roundup of fascinating research: dark matter hints, quantum entanglement, Martian building materials, ancient drug use, Galileo's telescopes, and Victorian virtual tours.
Ars Technica · 4m

Billionaires chasing immortality are wasting time, says physicist
Prof Jim Al-Khalili argues that pursuing endless life misses the point of time itself, which physics reveals to be far stranger than we think.
the Guardian · 1m

Experiencing special relativity at a walking pace
Explore a virtual park where the speed of light is slowed down to a brisk five kilometers per hour.
Dmitrybrant · 1m

Inside the 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes
From splash-free urinals to cockroach milk, here are the year's wild scientific discoveries that make you laugh, then think.
Ars Technica · 4m

Kissing Apes and Anti-Splash Urinals: The Ig Nobels Move Abroad
Forced out of the U.S. by visa hurdles, the world's favorite quirky science awards find a new home in Switzerland.
NPR · 1m