According to Chinese astrology, there's a reason 2026 may already feel intense: It's the Year of the Fire Horse.
Why it matters: For many people, astrology offers a lens for self-reflection and decision-making, and sometimes a shorthand for explaining why life feels more challenging than expected.
From Chrome Dome flightsto Golden Dome missile protections, the U.S. has for decades staked a national-security interest in the Arctic. Today's conversation is quickly evolving, though, spurred by:
The coziness of Russia and China;
Global warming, ice melts and easing navigation;
And the Trump administration's chaotic approach to foreign affairs, compounding already strained transatlantic relationships.
Why it matters: "The Arctic is affected by many different factors, many different narratives. There's the focus on natural resources, shipping routes, and then, of course, its strategic positioning between global powers," Pavel Devyatkin, a senior associate at the Arctic Institute, told Axios.
Natural gas is the clear winner in a fast-moving push to generate power directly at data centers, a new report finds.
Why it matters: These are billion-dollar bets that last decades — and doubling down on fossil fuel today locks in more globalwarming far into the future.
A majority of Trump-coalition voters back solar power, especially if the panels are made in the U.S. and without Chinese materials, polling shared exclusively with Axios shows.
Why it matters: Trump officials are moving against renewables on several fronts, including Interior Department permitting restrictions and the GOP budget law hastening the end of project subsidies.
UCLA researchers say they've found a way to reduce mineral sunscreen's biggest drawback: the white cast.
Why it matters: The chalky residue — especially on darker skin tones — keeps many people from wearing mineral sunscreen, despite its role in preventing skin cancer.
The Trump administration's aim to build a U.S. strategic reserve of critical minerals for commercial use opens a new front in U.S. efforts to ease reliance on China.
Why it matters: It's designed to protect domestic manufacturers from supply shocks.
