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Polar bears have come to symbolize the cost of a warming Arctic. As sea ice retreats, the platform they rely on to hunt prey disappears, and bears are expected to burn through fat reserves and grow thinner. But in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Barents Sea, that pattern has not held. A new study

Right after the Big Bang, the universe existed as an ultra-hot, ultra-dense fluid made of quarks and gluons, the most basic building blocks of matter. Known as quark-gluon plasma, it can be imagined as the universe’s original soup, a chaotic broth where particles moved freely before settling into the familiar matter we know today. That

Adam Full-Size Humanoid Robot Charleston Dance Version 2.0 - YouTube Watch On In a striking display of agility and grace, a humanoid robot named "Adam-U Ultra" has danced its way through a complex, highly energetic routine without faltering, slipping or missing a beat. In a new video released by the Chinese robotics firm PNDbotics, the

Mars being occulted by the moon. The bright star Regulus will be occulted by the full moon on Feb. 2 (Image credit: Getty Images) Stargazers in eastern North America will see something truly rare in the night sky this weekend: a very bright star being occulted by the full " Snow Moon ." After turning

Live Science Verdict These binoculars are made for the outdoors and are perfect for birders. The optics are sharp, colorful and have excellent contrast, and they’re built to withstand the elements. Their awards are well-deserved. Pros + Excellent build quality + Fantastic optics + Premium accessories Cons - Not the most lightweight 8x42 - Some

Halley's Comet (top right) is featured in one section of the famous Bayeux Tapestry. A medieval monk may have been the first to figure out the comet's periodic orbit. (Image credit: Art Images/Getty Images) Halley's comet bears the name of the astronomer who famously first described its movements through space, but he wasn't the first

JWST has spotted the ancient object MoM-z14, the earliest and most distant galaxy confirmed to date. (Image credit: ASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Rohan Naidu (MIT); Image Processing: Joseph DePasquale (STScI)) Editor's note: This article was updated on Jan. 29, 2026. It was originally published in May, 2025, when the related study was released as a

Image: Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld explores five iPhone 18 Pro rumors that could make current iPhone users envious of the upcoming device’s anticipated improvements. Key upgrades may include Camera Control 2.0 with pressure sensitivity, variable aperture lens for better photography control, and smaller display cutout with hidden Face ID

Skip to content Image: Apple Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld explores Apple Creator Studio, a subscription bundle combining creative apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro with new AI features. The service offers solid value for students and Apple users but includes monthly limits of 50 AI-generated images

Skip to content Image: Filipe Esposito / Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld advises buyers to be selective when purchasing older iPhones in 2026, as performance degradation affects many models. The iPhone 16e offers best value at $599 with A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support, while refurbished iPhone 14 Pro provides