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Why 52 Cards Is the Perfect Number for Poker—Mathematically
A traditional card deck happens to dodge a tricky poker paradox. Other poker variants aren’t so lucky
Woodpeckers’ Secret Strength Revealed—Plus, Flu Surge, AI Sleep Predictions and CES 2026 Trends
Why flu cases are spiking, how AI predicts disease from your sleep, and what surprising biomechanics lie behind woodpeckers’ powerful pecks.
NASA Announces Return Date for ISS Astronauts After Medical Evacuation Announcement
Four ISS crew members are set to touch down on Thursday after NASA announced the first medical evacuation in the space station’s history
Why 2026 Is a Mathematically Special Number
Neither a square nor prime number, 2026 is still intriguing
How Prepared Are ISS Astronauts for Medical Emergencies?
NASA crews go through extensive training and have access to tools and drugs to treat medical issues, from dental problems and migraines to heart attacks, while they are in orbit
Stevie Wonder’s Rule for AI at CES 2026—Make Life Better for the Living
Wonder offered a simple test. In the smart-glasses boom, the most persuasive tools aren’t about perfect sight, but day-to-day independence.
Scientists Discover Brain Circuit That Acts Like a ‘Brake’ on Motivation
A new study in macaques identifies a brain circuit that acts like a “brake” on motivation
These Bizarre, Centuries-Old Greenland Sharks May Have a Hidden Longevity Superpower
The very, very long-lived Greenland sharks were long thought to be practically blind. But a new study finds that they not only can see but also maintain their vision into old age
The Best Skywatching and Stargazing Events of 2026
Total eclipses, lunar occultations, planetary conjunctions and meteor showers await stargazers this year