science articles published February 1, 2026

February 1 articles

• Chinese researchers discover new salty cooling solution that can drop temperatures by more than 50 degrees Celsius in seconds — depressurizing saturated fluid triggers massive amounts of heat transfer
• Quantum threat gets real: Ethereum Foundation prioritizes security with leanVM and PQ signatures
• SpaceX formalizes plan to build 1 million satellite Orbital Data Center System — FCC filing sketches out plans, but over-packed orbits could be limiting factor
• The Pelican Nebula shines near the Las Vegas Strip in gorgeous deep space photo
• Shanghai scientists create computer chip in fiber thinner than a human hair, yet can withstand crushing force of 15.6 tons — fiber packs 100,000 transistors per centimeter
• New Discovery In Laser Technology Could Change Everything For Quantum Computing
• Finland’s sand battery offers 10x more heat transfer efficiency, cuts energy bills by 70%