February 2026

A mysterious neutrino detected in 2023 may be debris from an exploding primordial black hole. Scientists say the ultra-energetic particle defies known cosmic sources and could represent Hawking radiation, offering rare insight into early-universe physics and the possible nature of dark matter while challenging theories of black holes and cosmology.

WhatsApp may soon let users share Status updates with a Close Friends list, offering more privacy and control over who can view certain posts. WABetaInfo spotted the feature in an Android beta build, though it remains under development with no release timeline confirmed. The option could work alongside custom contact lists, allowing users to manage Close Friends throu…

NASA’s Perseverance rover has achieved a major milestone by navigating Martian terrain using artificial intelligence alone. In December 2025, AI-generated routes guided the rover safely across Jezero Crater, proving that autonomous navigation can dramatically speed up exploration and increase scientific returns on future planetary missions.

Japan’s XRISM X-ray observatory has delivered the first detailed maps of hot gas swirling around supermassive black holes in the Virgo and Perseus galaxy clusters. The data reveal intense turbulence, like cosmic storms driven by black hole jets. This churning heats the gas, stopping it from cooling and collapsing into new stars, explaining why cluster cores remain s…

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series may launch at higher prices in Europe, according to a new report. The lineup is expected to debut on February 25, with sales likely from March 11. Leaked pricing suggests increases for most models, including the Galaxy S26 and S26+, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB may retain its predecessor’s price. Higher storage variants could cost m…