US scientists forecast below-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Science

By Anjana Anil and Erwin SebaHOUSTON, May 21 (Reuters) – U.S. government scientists said on Thursday they expect a below-normal Atlantic tropical storm season ‌in 2026, likely producing one to three major hurricanes with sustained ‌winds of at least 111 miles...

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Science

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and while early outlooks suggest that a developing El Niño might result in a tamer season than in the past few years, with below-average hurricane activity, all it takes is one big storm hitting a populated area to...

Lunar Outpost has big plans for the moon. The new Pegasus lunar rover is just the start

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Concept art of astronauts driving Lunar Outpost’s Pegasus rover on the surface of the moon. | Credit: Lunar OutpostLunar Outpost has big plans for the moon....

Strange stacked stones spotted on Mars | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2026

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.NASA’s Perseverance rover spotted a stack of rocks on the Martian surface. | Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASUNASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has stumbled...

The moon shines with a swarm of stars tonight as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury line up nearby

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The waxing moon shines next to Messier 44. | Credit: Alan Dyer/VW PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesLook west after sunset tonight (May 21) to see the...

Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

by News Feed Editor | May 21, 2026 | Science

NEW DELHI (AP) — Roads and markets have emptied during afternoons and some farmers have switched to nighttime work to avoid scorching temperatures as a heat wave grips large parts of India.The India Meteorological Department forecast maximum temperatures Thursday of...