How Portable Ultrasounds Keep Astronauts Healthy

In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at how a new discovery could lead to unsinkable ships, the billions invested in AI “neolabs” and more.

The Science Behind Rare Gulf Effect Snow Potential In Tampa Bay

Could parts of Tampa Bay, Florida experience Gulf effect snow this weekend? Our expert explains.

A Biologist Explains Why Octopuses ‘Punch’ Fish During Cooperative Hunts

This octopus behavior might look funny at first glance, but it reveals how evolution solves complex problems in unexpected ways.

This Chinese Startup Wants to Build a New Brain-Computer Interface—No Implant Required

Gestala is the latest company to emerge from China’s burgeoning brain-computer interface industry. It plans to access the brain with noninvasive ultrasound technology.

Full Moon February 2026: Exactly When To See The ‘Snow Moon’ Rise

Everything you need to know about February’s full snow moon — including exactly when it’s full and the best evening to see it rise in dramatic twilight.

Rare Goblin Shark Found Near Canary Islands

A goblin shark, one of the ocean’s rarest and strangest predators, was spotted near the Canary Islands for the first time.

Walking Sharks Rewrite The Rules Of Reproduction

New research shows that epaulette sharks, often called “walking sharks,” can produce eggs without increasing their overall energy use.

Data Centers Are Driving a US Gas Boom

Gas projects in the US pipeline explicitly linked to data centers increased by almost 25 times over the past two years, according to new research from Global Energy Monitor.

4 Ways To Start Seeing Your Value In Relationships, By A Psychologist

Convincing others to treat you better won’t make you feel valued in your relationship. Teaching yourself to receive and trust the care that is already available will.

The Doomsday Clock Is Now 85 Seconds to Midnight. Here’s What That Means

Catastrophic risks are increasing, cooperation is declining, and swift action is needed from global leaders to correct course.