Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why

by News Feed Editor | Jun 19, 2026 | Science

A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife population, killing an estimated 13,000 seal pups, as well as penguins and seabirds, researchers say.Drone surveys conducted by the Australian Antarctic...

Researchers find “Pink Planet” has salty clouds: “We were very surprised”

by News Feed Editor | Jun 18, 2026 | Science

Researchers studying the universe’s “Pink Planet” have discovered an unexpected feature in its atmosphere: clouds made of salt.A team of astronomers led by Northwestern University used the James Webb Space Telescope to discover a salty cloud...

Scientists trace high-energy ghost particle to the ‘Shadow Blaster’ galaxy

by News Feed Editor | Jun 18, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The gravitationally lensed galaxy “Shadow Blaster,” likely source of the high-energy neutrino event IC 210922A, detected by the IceCube Neutrino...

James Webb Space Telescope finds a salty surprise on famous ‘Pink Planet’

by News Feed Editor | Jun 18, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.An illustration of the Pink Planet GJ504b and the salty clouds discovered by the JWST. | Credit: Robert Lea (created with Canva)Using the James Webb Space Telescope,...

Watch SpaceX launch new batch of US spy satellites from California early on June 19

by News Feed Editor | Jun 18, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the NROL-172 mission from California on May 11, 2026. | Credit: SpaceXSpaceX will launch the latest batch of spy satellites for the...

Why a strong El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed

by News Feed Editor | Jun 18, 2026 | Science

(Remove graphic) By Marcelo Teixeira and May Angel LONDON/NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) – Global forecasters say a strong El Niño weather pattern is increasingly likely to develop in the second half of the year, boosting temperatures, disrupting rainfall and...