Peatland lakes in Congo Basin release carbon that is thousands of years old

• Researchers at ETH Zurich have now discovered for the first time that large blackwater lakes in the extensive peatlands of the central Congo Basin are releasing ancient carbon. •

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 184 words

Thousands of paywalled research papers could be freed with this simple fix

• Publicly funded research underpins much of daily life, from policy decisions to innovation and public debate. • When research remains inaccessible, its value is diminished. • Aus

Science · February 22, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 146 words

For thousands of years, solar eclipses have been associated with the fate of rulers

• The moon crossed the sun’s path on February 17, causing what is known as an annular solar eclipse. • The sun was not covered completely, but the moon blocked enough of its light

Science · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 141 words
Lawsuit: EPA revoking greenhouse gas finding risks 'thousands of avoidable deaths'

Lawsuit: EPA revoking greenhouse gas finding risks 'thousands of avoidable deaths'

• In alawsuitfiled Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency was accused of abandoning its mission to protect public health afterrepealing an ’endangerment finding’that hasser

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 324 words
Data centres could store information in glass for thousands of years

Data centres could store information in glass for thousands of years

• Close-up of a piece of glass with Microsoft Flight Simulator map data written into itMicrosoft Research Close-up of a piece of glass with Microsoft Flight Simulator map data writ

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 326 words
New Keenadu Android Malware Found on Thousands of Devices

New Keenadu Android Malware Found on Thousands of Devices

• Researchers at Kaspersky have analyzed a recently discovered Android malware that enables its operators to remotely control compromised devices.DubbedKeenadu, the backdoor has be

Cybersecurity · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 418 words
YouTube was down for thousands of users in the US

YouTube was down for thousands of users in the US

• Trending: Hands-on with Google’s new Pixel 10a phone Tesla drops ‘Autopilot’ upsell in California Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 The best VPNs with free trials iPhone

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 247 words
YouTube is down for thousands of users in the US

YouTube is down for thousands of users in the US

• Trending: Best Presidents’ Day tech sales Meta is fighting the concept of social media addiction Ring nixes Flock partnership after Super Bowl backlash Fire TV sticks add NVIDIA'

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 18, 2026) · 2 min · 247 words
Thousands of LEO satellites won't save us (but good regulation will)

Thousands of LEO satellites won't save us (but good regulation will)

• This post was co-authored by ProfEugenia Georgiades The world is entering a new era of connectivity. • Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations have become central to how e

How we built reliable log delivery to thousands of unpredictable endpoints

How we built reliable log delivery to thousands of unpredictable endpoints

• Gabriel Reid Package delivery services like UPS, FedEx, and the postal service have a tough job. • They contend with a never-ending stream of packages to be delivered, with expec