Astronaut captures aurora magic from the ISS | Space photo of the day for May 28, 2026

by News Feed Editor | May 28, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A view captured by JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui from aboard the ISS. | Credit: Kimiya Yui/JAXAAn astronaut captured a view from the International Space Station (ISS)...

A rare blue moon will light up the sky this weekend — with a twist. Here’s how to see it.

by News Feed Editor | May 28, 2026 | Science

A rare blue moon is set to illuminate the skies this weekend — although it won’t actually be blue.The celestial phenomenon is expected to peak on May 31, marking the month’s second full moon after the flower moon on May 1.It will also coincide with a...

Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

by News Feed Editor | May 28, 2026 | Science

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections.The World...

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

by News Feed Editor | May 27, 2026 | Science

Scientists have announced the discovery of a previously unidentified species of octopus found in the Galápagos Islands — and it’s sure to turn heads. The creature, which sports blue flesh and large eyes, can fit between the bottom of your palm and the first knuckle of...

Russian cosmonauts install sun-watching telescope on ISS during 6-hour spacewalk

by News Feed Editor | May 27, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov (at center top) and Sergei Mikaev conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. |...

SpaceX’s Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight

by News Feed Editor | May 27, 2026 | Science

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week’s test flight.The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that the hourlong spaceflight resulted in a mishap based on the performance of the mega...