Timely rain helps EU grain crops after dry start to spring

by News Feed Editor | May 13, 2026 | Science

By Gus Trompiz and Michael HoganPARIS/HAMBURG, May 13 (Reuters) – Rain this month has brought relief to grain crops in Western and Central Europe after a ‌very dry start to spring, reducing the risk of widespread yield losses ahead ‌of this summer’s...

Lasers shine a new light on the space junk air pollution problem

by News Feed Editor | May 13, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Scientists are using a new technique to study incoming space debris and its effects on Earth’s atmosphere.Observational evidence is being gathered that the...

The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026

by News Feed Editor | May 13, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.A section of M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy. | Credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Pedrini, A. Adamo (Stockholm University) and the FEAST JWST teamThe...

Robusta crop in Brazil’s Espirito Santo state expected to dip, Cooabriel says

by News Feed Editor | May 13, 2026 | Science

By Oliver GriffinBrasilia, May 13 (Reuters) – Brazil’s robusta coffee harvest is just starting in the state of Espirito Santo, where cooperative Cooabriel expects crop output ‌slightly below the previous season but with better quality, said Luiz Carlos...

A rare sanctuary in Congo looks after baby bonobos away from poaching threat

by News Feed Editor | May 13, 2026 | Science

LOLA YA BONOBO, Congo (AP) — Micheline Nzonzi cradled a small and sleepy bonobo, an orphan whose life she will try to save over the next three years or so.The 1-year-old’s chances are good, with motherly affection, milk from a bottle and frequent play with other...

SpaceX’s Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here’s when it will fly

by News Feed Editor | May 12, 2026 | Science

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.SpaceX’s advanced new Starship megarocket will fly for the first time a week from today, if all goes to plan.SpaceX is targeting May 19 for the debut launch of...