February 17, 2026

Yosemite's Firefall Lights Up Horsetail Fall in Fiery February Spectacle

Every February, Horsetail Fall in Yosemite glows bright orange and red, creating a rare fire-like waterfall. This brief show draws crowds worldwide, but only appears if weather, water, and sunlight align perfectly.

February 16, 2026

Neanderthals Lived Longer in Southern Iberia, Found in Gibraltar’s Gorham’s Cave

New findings from Gorham’s Cave in Gibraltar show Neanderthals stayed in southern Iberia until about 24,000 years ago. Radiocarbon dating and stone tools reveal one of Europe's last Neanderthal populations before modern humans arrived.

February 16, 2026

Single Dose of Psychedelic DMT Offers Lasting Relief for Resistant Depression

A small clinical trial found that one dose of the psychedelic drug DMT combined with therapy quickly reduced depression symptoms. The effects lasted up to six months in some patients with treatment-resistant depression.

February 16, 2026

NIMHANS Study Shows Intranasal Therapy Regrows Dopamine Neurons in Parkinson’s Rats

Scientists at NIMHANS found that an intranasal therapy using exosomes improved motor skills and dopamine levels in rats with Parkinson’s. The therapy, featuring natural antioxidants, may regenerate dying brain cells, offering fresh hope beyond symptom relief.

February 16, 2026

Scientists to Tag 10,000 Bogong Moths in First Ever Long-Distance Tracking Mission

For the first time, 10,000 bogong moths will be tagged to follow their long migration from the Australian Alps to southeastern breeding areas. Scientists and volunteers will use tiny paper tags to learn more about the moths' routes and breeding sites, involving local communities in the tracking effort.