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Scientists have documented a large ice-free opening, known as a polynya, forming in the Antarctic sea ice during winter near the Maud Rise region of the Weddell Sea. Such a large-scale winter polynya in this area has not been observed at this scale since the 1970s, according to researchers tracking satellite and ocean data.
Leaker Ice Universe claims the Galaxy S27 Ultra will launch in four colors: Black, Blue, Light Pink, and White. The report suggests Light Pink may replace the Deep Purple option offered on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, though exact shades and finishes were not specified.
A partially unsealed court filing from a class-action lawsuit over a January ICE operation in Maine alleges that DHS agents compiled dossiers on people who observed or protested ICE activity, storing photos and license plate numbers in Palantir's Investigative Case Management database. The filing claims agents labeled some individuals 'Threat to Law Enforcement, Professional Protestor' and, in one instance, warned a plaintiff's spouse by phone that such activity could lead to inclusion on a domestic terrorism watchlist. DHS told Wired the lawsuit is 'meritless' and denied any database tracking people as domestic terrorists.
Disney has struck a licensing agreement allowing Netflix to stream a batch of its content, including the Ice Age franchise and the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, alongside other Disney and Pixar titles. The deal lets these properties appear on Netflix for a period of time under the terms of the agreement.
A new lawsuit alleges that DHS agents drove past the homes of people who were observing or protesting ICE activity as an apparent intimidation tactic. The suit further claims those individuals' names were entered into Homeland Security's investigations database, which is built on Palantir technology, according to Wired.
Scientists had previously estimated that Mars's north polar ice cap contained roughly 25% dust mixed in with water ice. New research revises that figure sharply downward, indicating the ice is much purer than earlier models suggested.
A partially unsealed federal court filing alleges DHS agents compiled dossiers—including photos and license plate numbers—on people observing ICE operations during Maine's 'Operation Catch of the Day,' storing this information in the Investigative Case Management database built by Palantir. The filing, part of a proposed class action by four observers, also alleges agents conducted drive-bys of observers' homes and flagged at least one woman for secondary border inspection through January 2027. DHS called the lawsuit 'meritless,' denying any database of 'domestic terrorists,' while Palantir did not respond to requests for comment.
Scientists studying Mars's chaotic terrain—regions of jumbled, collapsed mesas and deep depressions—say crater counts and geological analysis date these formations to between 2.0 and 3.8 billion years ago. The terrain is concentrated near ancient giant river valleys, and researchers have found water-related minerals such as hematite and phyllosilicates in these regions.
Brian Troupe, a 16-year-old from Maryland, runs Troupe's Treats, a business selling ice cream directly to boaters on the Bohemia River. After an unsuccessful attempt to sell from a stationary pier location in 2025 that brought in nearly $6,000, he pivoted to delivering treats by a small jon boat he purchased for about $700. The venture grew substantially, with Troupe reporting over $25,000 in sales last summer after upgrading his freezer and boat.
Leaker Ice Universe claims Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra will weigh 218 grams, about 4 grams more than the Galaxy S26 Ultra, while keeping the same 7.9mm thickness. The extra weight follows earlier reports that the phone will carry a larger 5,700mAh battery, up from 5,000mAh in the current model.
Apple sent Rep. Jamie Raskin a letter last July explaining its decision to pull ICEBlock and similar ICE-tracking apps from the App Store, citing agent-safety concerns raised partly by the Trump administration after a fatal shooting at a Dallas ICE facility. Raskin has now sent a follow-up letter questioning Apple's justification, according to CNN.
A physicist has proposed repurposing over-the-horizon radar technology, originally developed for Cold War early-warning systems, to track sea ice conditions across the Arctic. The approach would bounce radar signals off the ionosphere to cover vast distances, potentially monitoring shipping lanes that are becoming more navigable as ice melts.