A new drug, zorevunersen, reduces seizures by up to 90% in children with Dravet syndrome, offering hope for a transformative treatment.

In Feb 2026, global leaders launched the Global Quantum Threat Alliance to fight future quantum cyberattacks by advancing quantum-safe security.

A regional jet crashed near Bangor, Maine, in January 2026 during a storm, killing all 67 on board; the NTSB is investigating the cause.

Rat lungworm, a dangerous parasite, has been found in San Diego County animals, marking its first confirmed presence in California.

A man is missing after an airboat capsized while rescuing people in flooded Indiana, with search efforts ongoing amid dangerous conditions.

Thirty-four people were rescued from a flooded bus in Queensland after heavy rains from Tropical Low 29U caused widespread flooding.

Lab-grown human neurons on a chip learned to play Doom, advancing biological computing.

Replacing 5–10% of coal with rice husk pellets in Indian steelmaking cuts emissions by half and could reduce India’s steel sector emissions by 357 million tonnes yearly.

An AI tool detected 11 more breast cancers in a UK trial, improving detection and speed while reducing workload.

Victorian koalas are regaining genetic diversity through population growth, defying extinction fears.