Get ready to explore the forces that bind hearts, minds, and machines — because The Explorer’s February 2026 Edition is here, and this month, curiosity falls in love.

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In this issue, we dive into the science of emotion itself. From the startling biology behind Broken Heart Syndrome — where grief can quite literally weaken the heart — to the quiet chemistry that shapes attachment, desire, and loss, we ask what love really is when stripped of poetry and examined under a microscope. We question whether affection belongs only to humans, journeying into the wild to uncover how animals mourn, court, build, and bond in ways that feel uncannily familiar.

We also turn our gaze to the modern world, where artificial intelligence promises companionship without friction. Can AI truly cure loneliness, or does it risk silencing a signal evolution designed to shape who we become? 

From the intricate architecture of semiconductors powering your smartphone to the enduring stories etched into the streets of Ahmedabad, this edition weaves science, history, philosophy, and technology into a single theme: connection.

So turn the page, Explorers — February isn’t just about romance.

It’s about understanding the bonds that shape life itself.

— The Explorer Team (February 2026)