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The Super Blood Moon of January 31st
Introduction It might seem that in recent years, we have had the esteemed pleasure of witnessing a number of remarkable solar and lunar events. Over the last couple years, we have noticed more blood moons and other notable events. The interest of people all around the...
Anyone Can Easily Find Plastic “Islands” in the Ocean
We use plastic every day of our lives — from grocery bags to fast food soda cups, plastics are an integral part of just about every industry. While a versatile tool, they also take a long time to biodegrade, if they do at all, making them a problem for the planet....
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Watch SpaceX launch new batch of US spy satellites from California early on June 19
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
(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 posing...
Astrophotographer captures a cosmic lagoon glowing 5,200 light-years from Earth (photo)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.The Lagoon Nebula photographed glowing in the constellation Sagittarius. | Credit: Noah GylesAmateur astrophotographer Noah Gyles has shared a stunningly detailed...
These Mars valleys are hiding 30 dust devils | Space photo of the day for June 18, 2026
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.This image is from ESA's Mars Express shows part of Mamers Valles, a huge valley system in Mars' northern hemisphere. | Credit: ESA/DLR/FU BerlinIt's always a treat...
New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype
A 5,000-year-old structure discovered in southwest England may have been a prototype for the development of Stonehenge, according to archaeologists.The structure, which consisted of two wooden poles placed 120 meters (394 feet) apart, would have lined up with the...
NASA announces its Artemis III crew, which will test important equipment and systems in Earth orbit and is testing public opinion
Over the span of a few short months in 2026, NASA’s Artemis III mission lost its original purpose, but gained a crew and some controversy over its composition.In February 2026, as its predecessor Artemis II was experiencing launch delays, NASA announced the addition...
Satellite observations detect ‘urban pulse’ of six global cities
By Will DunhamWASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - While a city is not a living organism, it behaves very much like one. Its metabolic processes may be manifested in growth spurts, metamorphosis over time and even decay. Researchers using satellite imagery have tracked the...
Australia opens first carbon refinery, making new products from captured CO2
By Cordelia Hsu and Helen ClarkNEWCASTLE/PERTH, June 18 (Reuters) - Australia’s first carbon refinery opened in New South Wales, capturing carbon dioxide from explosives giant Orica's ammonia-making operations on Kooragang Island and turning it into products such as...
Archaeology team unearths ‘prototype’ of world-famous Stonehenge monument just a few miles away
LONDON (AP) — Archaeologists revealed Thursday that they have discovered a structure near the prehistoric stone circle of Stonehenge in southern England that may have served as a “prototype” for the 5,000-year-old Neolithic monument.A team from the British firm Wessex...
Oldest known evidence of plague reveals the disease’s deadly impact 5,500 years ago
Ancient DNA recovered from cemeteries in southeast Siberia has revealed previously unknown strains of plague that had a deadly impact on an unexpected group of people 5,500 years ago.The early plague strains, detailed in a new study published Wednesday in the journal...
One of these twin stars has likely been snacking on exoplanets
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.An illustration of a star devouring a planet as its binary partner looks on. | Credit: Robert Lea (created with Canva)Astronomers have discovered chemical differences...
Tropical Storm Arthur, first named storm of the season, threatens Southeast with flash flooding
Southeastern states can expect a prolonged deluge with the possibility of intense flash flooding as Tropical Storm Arthur moves through the area.Arthur, which formed off the coast of Texas, is the first named storm of this hurricane season. Storms receive names once...