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Cracking Antarctic Sea Ice Antarctica

Cracking Antarctic Sea Ice

Image of the Day for February 3, 2026 Icebreakers play a critical role in delivering supplies to America's largest research base in Antarctica. Feb 03, 2026 View more Images of the Day: 'Tis the season for long and ruler-straight cracks in McMurdo Sound's sea ice. Though natural breaks in sea…
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February 3, 2026
Middle East weekly: QIA anchors Eastroc IPO, Dubai launches DIFC expansion, Saudi Arabia rolls out national privatization strategy, and more Censored Internet

Middle East weekly: QIA anchors Eastroc IPO, Dubai launches DIFC expansion, Saudi Arabia rolls out national privatization strategy, and more

China companies expand in the Middle East Minieye to deploy autonomous vehicles in the Middle East Minieye, a Chinese autonomous driving firm, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Hong Kong with ewpartners (formerly eWTP Arabia Capital), marking a formal partnership focused on smart logistics and mobility solutions tailored…
bubmag
February 3, 2026
NASA waves off February launch for Artemis II moon mission; now targeting early March Moon Mission

NASA waves off February launch for Artemis II moon mission; now targeting early March

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket stands atop pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. After working around a hydrogen leak at the base of the rocket, engineers spent the day Monday pumping more than 750,000 gallons of supercold liquid oxygen and hydrogen fuel into the 32-story-tall launcher in a dress…
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February 3, 2026
Alibaba’s Qwen app launches $420 million Spring Festival campaign to promote AI-powered consumer experiences Alibaba

Alibaba’s Qwen app launches $420 million Spring Festival campaign to promote AI-powered consumer experiences

On Monday, Alibaba’s Qwen app announced the launch of a RMB 3 billion ($420 million) Spring Festival Treat Plan, offering massive free-order promotions to invite users nationwide to experience new AI-powered lifestyles during the Spring Festival. The program will go live on February 6, spanning multiple businesses across Alibaba’s ecosystem,…
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February 3, 2026
Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil Narendra Modi

Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil. The move comes after months of Trump pressing India to cut its reliance on cheap Russian crude.…
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February 3, 2026
Event Horizon Telescope Pinpoints Possible Origin of Messier 87’s Black Hole Jet Black Hole

Event Horizon Telescope Pinpoints Possible Origin of Messier 87’s Black Hole Jet

Astronomers using the Event Horizon Telescope — a planet-scale array of eight ground-based radio telescopes — have identified the likely starting point of a massive cosmic jet in the heart of Messier 87. This Webb/NIRCam image shows a cosmic jet in Messier 87. Image credit: Jan Röder / Maciek Wielgus…
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February 3, 2026
Magic’s Marvel Super Hero Crossover Includes Four New Commander Decks Super Heroes

Magic’s Marvel Super Hero Crossover Includes Four New Commander Decks

Magic: The Gathering has a busy year in 2026 , particularly when it pertains to Universes Beyond. June 2026 will see a Marvel Super Heroes set arrive, and unlike Spider-Man, it’s bringing Commander precons. We’re still waiting for more information about what’s in each, but we’ll update this page as…
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February 3, 2026
NASA’s skywatching tips for February include a planetary parade and a moon mission Moon Mission

NASA’s skywatching tips for February include a planetary parade and a moon mission

Do look up! What's Up: February 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA NASA has released its monthly skywatching update on what to look out for over the coming weeks, and you can probably guess which event tops the list. That’s right: the Artemis II mission. NASA is about to launch a…
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February 3, 2026
Kenya newspapers review: Inside Obasanjo’s role in Uhuru, Gachagua opposition unity talks for 2027 VR

Kenya newspapers review: Inside Obasanjo’s role in Uhuru, Gachagua opposition unity talks for 2027

On Tuesday, January 3, newspapers examined quiet political manoeuvres and behind-the-scenes negotiations expected to influence the 2027 General Election, as debates over IEBC reforms and leadership changes gained momentum. The top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Tuesday, February 3. Photos/screengrabs: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo. Source:…
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February 3, 2026