2026 Kicks Off With A Wolf Moon That Will Peak On January 3rd – You Won’t Want To Miss It

The first full moon of 2026 will rise with a bit of extra gravitas. January’s full moon, the “Wolf Moon,” will also be a super moon. Here is where and when to see it.

5 ‘Attachment Lessons’ Of Love All Adults Must Know, By A Psychologist

Here are five clear lessons about closeness, distance, fear, repair and growth, the five crucial building blocks of attachment.

A Psychologist Shares A Science-Inspired Quiz That Reveals Your ‘Sibling Energy’

How do you fit into your family dynamic? Take this fun personality test for a science-inspired answer.

The 3 Smoothest Bird Courtship Rituals In The Animal Kingdom, According To A Biologist

These three bird courtship displays are so bold, precise and theatrical that they make human romance look a little underdeveloped.

The Biggest Technological Breakthroughs Of 2025

In this week’s edition of The Prototype we look at the biggest tech breakthroughs of 2025–and the year’s best music.

It’s 400 Days Until An 8 Minute ‘Ring Of Fire’ Eclipse — Here’s Where

On Feb. 6, 2027, an annular solar eclipse — a “ring of fire” — will darken the skies across southern South America and West Africa, with 63 million people in the path.

Here’s How Long You Should Walk Every Day to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend walking on a daily basis to prevent it.

What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?

The “super flu” behind outbreaks in the US and UK is a new variant of influenza A H3N2, subclade K. Existing vaccines appear to be insufficiently effective against the virus.

SpaceX will lower Starlink satellites to reduce collision risk
SpaceX will lower Starlink satellites to reduce collision risk

After one of its Starlink satellites exploded and another narrowly avoided colliding with a Chinese satellite, SpaceX says it will lower the orbit of thousands of Starlink satellites to increase safety. Of the over 9,000 Starlink satellites currently operating in low Earth orbit, SpaceX says it’ll lower about 4,400 from 550km above the Earth’s surface […]

Easily See Two Stars That Flew Past The Sun — And Made Earth Habitable

Fact-based stories from our cosmic neighbourhood, one star or constellation at a time. Name it, navigate it, know it.