February 5, 2026

Solar Activity Spurs Auroras Near Poles from February 5 to 7

Solar activity remains elevated due to a persistent sunspot. This keeps auroras visible near the poles, especially in Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Scandinavia from February 5 to 7. Weather conditions will decide how bright and widespread the light shows get.

February 5, 2026

Giant Phantom Jellyfish Spotted Deep Off Argentina Coast

Scientists filmed a rare giant phantom jellyfish 250 meters underwater near Argentina. The creature has arms up to 10 meters long. The team also found 28 possible new sea species.

February 5, 2026

Zealandia: Earth's Hidden Continent Beneath the Pacific Ocean

Scientists reveal Zealandia, a vast hidden continent under the Pacific, mostly below sea level near New Zealand. This discovery changes how we understand Earth's landmasses and continental borders.

February 5, 2026

Abu Dhabi Launches Bold Marine Program to Rebuild Fish Populations by 2030

Abu Dhabi starts a new program named 'Hamdan bin Zayed: The World’s Richest Seas' to grow fish populations and protect marine life. The plan sets a goal for top global fish density by 2030 using science, technology, and habitat restoration.

February 5, 2026

South Africa’s Mponeng: The World’s Deepest, Hottest Gold Mine

The Mponeng Gold Mine in South Africa plunges 4 km underground, twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. Around 4,000 miners work amid 140°F heat cooled by ice pumps. It produced nearly 200,000 ounces of gold in 2022 and may operate until 2029.