Science news this week: El NiΓ±o arrives, the Artemis III crew are revealed, a 'cold blob' expands across the Atlantic, and a forgotten note from Richard Feynman gets deciphered Live Science By: ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) 13 June 2026 at 12:00 June 13, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
El NiΓ±o is officially here, and will be among the strongest ever recorded, NOAA announces Live Science By: ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) 11 June 2026 at 16:42 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gives the climate event a 63% chance to "rank among the largest El NiΓ±o events in the historical record going back to 1950."
Science news this week: Γtzi the Iceman used to make sourdough, Italian teenagers discover Roman villa under school, Google plans to release 64 million mosquitos, and RIP to NASA's Maven probe Live Science By: ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) 6 June 2026 at 12:00 June 6, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
Coming El NiΓ±o will be the strongest ever recorded, new forecast predicts Live Science By: ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) 5 June 2026 at 18:51 A June update by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts suggests that the coming weather event will be the strongest ever measured.
NASA astronauts briefly shelter in 'safe haven' procedure following worsening leaks on International Space Station Live Science By: ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) 5 June 2026 at 16:54 A brief leak scare on the International Space Station complicates NASA and Congress' plans to extend the station's lifespan to at least 2032.
'Cannibal' CME from rare 'anti-Hale' sunspot will slam into Earth today, bringing auroras to 23 US states Live Science By: ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) 4 June 2026 at 15:47 Northern lights are projected across the Northern U.S. and Europe tonight as Earth gets hit by a strong solar eruption.
Science news this week: Exploding rocket overshadows NASA's next steps to the moon, 'Doomsday Glacier' faces big loss, quantum computer AI hybrid shows impressive results, and war deepens Iran's water crisis Live Science By: ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) 30 May 2026 at 12:00 May 30, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
'Very rough day': Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in gigantic fireball, days after being selected for NASA moon missions Live Science By: ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) 29 May 2026 at 12:04 The rocket explosion, a contender for the largest in American history, is a significant setback for Jeff Bezos and NASA.