Science news this week: China turns a desert into a carbon sink, a Viking Age grave holds a giant who had brain surgery, real-life inception, and a last-minute Valentine's gift idea from nature

China turns a desert into a carbon sink, a Viking Age grave holds a giant who had brain surgery, scientists perform dream inception, and a last-minute Valentine's gift idea from the natural world Feb. 14 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. Feb.

14 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.