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Trans-Neptunian objects

Next-Gen Telescopes Are Mapping the Kuiper Belt's Hidden Structures

About 4,000 Kuiper Belt objects are known; that number is expected to increase tenfold with new telescopes
A 2025 Princeton study revealed a possible new 'inner kernel' structure at 43 AU using 1,650 objects
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's LSST survey began operations and may detect hidden planets beyond Neptune

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via arstechnica.com

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Michelle Yeoh in wuxia period garb brandishing a sword in a fighting stance

Why Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Remains a Perfect Love Story

The 2000 film earned 10 Oscar nominations and won 4, becoming the highest-grossing foreign-language film in US history
Yuen Woo-ping's wire choreography and Peter Pau's cinematography redefined martial arts cinema for Western audiences
Stars Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, and breakout Zhang Ziyi in parallel love stories set in Qing dynasty China

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via arstechnica.com

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NASA has a new problem to fix before the next Artemis II countdown test

NASA Replaces Seals on SLS Rocket After Hydrogen Leak Delays Artemis II

Hydrogen leak detected at 55% tank fill; countdown stopped at T-minus 5 minutes 15 seconds
Two seals replaced on mobile launcher; launch pushed from February 8-11 window to March 6-11
Similar hydrogen leaks delayed the uncrewed Artemis I mission by 6 months in 2022

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via arstechnica.com

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EV Sales Fell in 2025 for the First Time in a Decade

US Electric Vehicle Sales Declined in 2025 for First Time in a Decade

EV registrations fell 0.4% in 2025, with market share dropping from 8% to 7.8% of total vehicle sales
Tesla registrations plunged 35% in December 2025; Rivian declined 44% and posted a $3.6B net loss
Sales were up 4.6% in H1 2025 before the federal tax credit was eliminated in September

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via thedrive.com

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Laser Etching and Printed Paint Patterns Are the Newest Ways for Ultra-Rich People to Customize Their Cars

Laser Etching and Printed Paint: How the Ultra-Rich Customize Cars Now

Rolls-Royce's Phantom Arabesque laser hood engraving took 5 years to develop, etching at 145-190 microns depth
Mercedes' PixelPaint robotic system works like an inkjet printer, debuting on the 2026 Maybach SL 680
Rolls-Royce North American average transaction price rose from under $300K to over $500K in a decade

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via thedrive.com

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Watch How Bugatti Crafts Its Gauge Clusters Like a Rolex

How Bugatti Builds Its Tourbillon Gauge Cluster Like a Swiss Watch

The analog cluster contains over 650 components and is built by Swiss watchmaking firm Concepto
Only 250 Tourbillons will be produced, each powered by an 8.3-liter V16 hybrid powertrain
New fabrication techniques were developed to apply fine-watch finishing at automotive scale

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Look at Nissan’s V6 Pickup Engine Glow Orange While Running at Redline for 100 Hours Straight

Nissan Runs Its Frontier V6 at Redline for 100 Hours Until It Glows Orange

The 3.8-liter V6 produces 310 hp and is tested at max RPM and load for 100 continuous hours
A 300-hour dyno test is equivalent to roughly 130,000 miles of real-world driving wear
X-ray inspection checks 1 in every 100 engines in 1.2mm slices for internal defects

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Which Will Come First: 'Days of Thunder' or 'F1' Sequel?

Days of Thunder and F1 Sequels Race to Theaters: Which Comes First?

F1 grossed $630 million and earned 4 Oscar nominations as Apple Original Films' biggest theatrical hit
Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed both sequels in a BBC interview, with Days of Thunder potentially 8 months ahead
Both films face aging-lead challenges with Pitt at 62 and Cruise following his Top Gun: Maverick playbook

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A Palantir cofounder is backing a group attacking Alex Bores over his work with . . . Palantir

Palantir Cofounder Funds Attack Ads Against Former Employee Running for Congress on AI Regulation Platform

Pro-AI Super PAC funded by Palantir cofounder runs ads against former employee
Real target is candidate's AI safety legislation record, insiders say
Campaign exposes internal Palantir tensions over ICE contracts

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USAF Ready To Make All B-52s Nuclear-Capable, Load ICBMs With Multiple Warheads If Directed

US Air Force Prepared to Arm All B-52s With Nuclear Weapons and Load ICBMs With Multiple Warheads

400 Minuteman III ICBMs could be re-equipped with multiple nuclear warheads
30 conventional-only B-52 bombers can be restored to nuclear capability
New START treaty expiration leaves US arsenal unconstrained for first time in decades

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Reasons For The Legacy EV Retreat - CleanTechnica

Why Legacy Automakers Have Written Off $55 Billion in EV Investments

GM stock rose when it announced EV production cuts, signaling investor relief
Government subsidies were captured without accountability for EV delivery
Trade barriers removed competitive pressure from superior Chinese EV makers

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Now Anyone Can Join A VPP, With Or Without Solr Panels

SOLRITE Launches Battery-Only Virtual Power Plant Program in Texas, No Solar Required

No upfront cost battery storage with 12 cents/kWh electricity rate
Targets 10,000 new customers and 600 MWh grid capacity by end of 2026
Addresses 'solar orphan' problem for homeowners with stranded solar investments

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Will Trump's Assault on Human Health Matter in Texas? - CleanTechnica

Trump Administration's Fossil Fuel Push Raises Alarm Over Public Health in Texas

Three major environmental rollbacks target emission standards and mercury rules
Two Texas coal plants receive extended pollution deadlines
Health advocates warn of increased premature deaths and rising costs

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Zuckerberg's $200 Million Miami Mansion Sits at the Front Line of Climate Risk

Zuckerberg's $200M Indian Creek estate faces severe flood and hurricane risk
Miami sunny-day flooding has surged 400% in 20 years due to rising seas
The move may also be driven by California's proposed $11B wealth tax bill

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This machine is worth the money if you want to improve your game – it's also a lot of fun

Pongbot Pace S Pro Review: This AI Tennis Machine May Be the Best Coach You Never Had

Pongbot fires balls at 80 mph with 60 RPS spin and 500+ built-in drills
AI mode tracks player position and adjusts ball placement dynamically
At $1,350, the machine pays for itself quickly versus hourly coaching fees

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Toyota Boss Says Electric Highlander 'Is Not a Niche Product'

Toyota Commits Fully to an Electric Highlander, Betting the Gas Version Won't Be Missed

Toyota's 2027 Highlander will be electric-only with no gas or hybrid variant
Highlander sales fell from 250K to under 60K as Grand Highlander surged to 136K
Tesla's Model X discontinuation opens a gap Toyota aims to fill

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2026 Lucid Air Winter Review: Measures Up To Analog Legends

The 2026 Lucid Air Touring Conquers Minnesota Blizzards With Effortless Composure

Lucid Air Touring's AWD system handled blizzards without a single traction warning
620 HP dual-motor sedan does not even have a dedicated winter driving mode
Pirelli winter tires and precise torque vectoring outperformed nearby SUVs in snow

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More Than 450,000 Rams and Jeeps Recalled Because Their Trailer Brakes Might Not Work

Stellantis Recalls Over 450,000 Ram Trucks and Jeep SUVs Over Trailer Brake Failure Risk

Stellantis recalls 456,287 Ram and Jeep vehicles for defective trailer tow modules
Defect disables both trailer brakes and lighting in all affected units
Dealer fix expected to begin with owner notifications by March 24

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a white rocket lifts off from a launch pad at night.

Vulcan Centaur Launches Military 'Neighborhood Watch' Satellites to Monitor Space Threats

Vulcan Centaur launched USSF-87 space surveillance satellites at 4:22 AM ET
Satellites will monitor threats near critical geosynchronous orbit assets
Mission builds ULA's operational track record against SpaceX competition

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SpaceX IPO may suck oxygen from market before unleashing broad capital surge

SpaceX IPO Could Reshape Space Investment, But Smaller Firms May Feel the Squeeze First

SpaceX IPO could value company above $1.5 trillion this summer
Smaller space firms risk short-term capital drought during run-up
Long-term halo effect expected to boost entire space sector

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