Russian missile and drone attacks tragically killed at least four, including a child, and wounded many across Ukraine, targeting vital energy and railway infrastructure. These relentless barrages caused widespread power outages for hundreds of thousands amid freezing temperatures, severely damaging the energy grid and continuing despite ongoing U.S.-brokered peace talks.
Scientists have confirmed a colossal lava tube on Venus, significantly larger than any found on Earth, using NASA Magellan mission radar data. This groundbreaking discovery, located in the Nyx Mons region, challenges existing geological theories and is crucial for guiding future missions like EnVision and Veritas in exploring Venus's extreme subsurface.
The Seattle Seahawks powerfully claimed their second franchise title, decisively defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX. Running back Kenneth Walker III was crowned MVP, while kicker Jason Myers etched his name in history by setting a new record with five field goals during their dominant performance.
Major US tech giants including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta are collectively poised to invest a staggering $660 billion into AI during 2026, a move that has sent shockwaves through the market. This colossal capital expenditure has triggered a sharp tumble in technology stocks, as investors and Wall Street question the profitability and return on such massive infrastructure investments.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's Bhumjaithai Party won Thailand's snap general election on February 8, 2026, securing the most seats but falling short of an outright majority. This outcome necessitates a coalition government, with the progressive People's Party already refusing to join a Bhumjaithai-led administration amidst the nation's ongoing political instability.
University of Warwick scientists have developed a groundbreaking new method to accurately predict the movement of irregularly shaped nanoparticles in the air, solving a century-old challenge that previously simplified these health-hazardous particles as perfect spheres. This crucial advancement promises to significantly improve air quality modeling and public health interventions, given the established link between nanoparticles and serious health risks like lung and cardiovascular issues.
