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• Jupiter-Sized Worlds Lighter Than Cotton Candy: Astronomers Uncover the Puffiest Planets Yet June 28, 2026 10:35 am WebProNews Astronomers have identified two giant planets so diffuse they weigh less than cotton candy. These worlds, each roughly the size of Jupiter, challenge basic ideas about how massive bodies accumulate material in distant star systems. The discovery, announced …
• Chile, Colombia, and Peru Go Conservative: What’s Next for Latin America?  June 28, 2026 10:15 am Media Line As Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru move right, analysts say voters are punishing insecurity and failed governments, while Brazil remains the region’s decisive test   “The favorite is whoever is not in power, not whoever is on the right,” Andrés …
• Oliver Tree Memorial Service Set for July 25, to Be Livestreamed for Fans June 28, 2026 9:55 am FAME Delivered A memorial service and celebration of life for Oliver Tree, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is scheduled for July 25. The incident, which occurred on June 14, claimed the lives of six individuals. Due to limited …
• Grim warning as $8bn industry under threat June 28, 2026 5:36 am The Geelong Advertiser Any spread of avian influenza to Australia’s poultry industry could have serious consequences for Australia‘s economy, Environment Minister Murray Watt has warned. In the past two weeks, four cases of the deadly disease – also known as the H5 bird flu – …
• Any spread of bird flu to Australia’s poultry industry could devastate sector: Watt June 28, 2026 4:59 am The West Australian Any spread of avian influenza to Australia’s poultry industry could have serious consequences for Australia‘s economy, Environment Minister Murray Watt has warned. In the past two weeks, four cases of the deadly disease – also known as the H5 bird flu – …
• The last continent: how deadly bird flu travelled the world before landing on a remote Australian beach June 27, 2026 8:29 pm The Guardian It was a rough five-day sail from the Falkland Islands and, as the science expedition approached the South Georgia coast, they found fur seal carcasses floating on the water. “There were these moments when it would hit us,” says Dr Jane Younger, …
• Contrarian Investing: Why The Best Ideas Feel Wrong At First June 27, 2026 11:57 am Forbes South Georgia. King penguins cannot fly but are strong swimmers. They are found in Antarctica, the tip of South America and on a few islands in the Southern Hemisphere. getty Experienced investors know, as I do all too well, that the best investment ideas …
• ’15 minutes that changed the world’: How George Washington ignited a world war June 27, 2026 10:01 am Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania The night of May 27, 1754, a young lieutenant colonel led a band of Virginia soldiers through the Ohio Valley in heavy rain, strong wind and a night “as black as pitch,” as he would write in his journal. The 22-year-old Virginian — likely donning a red and …
• 5 Reasons Why Canadian Fans Should Watch The Tour de France 2026 June 27, 2026 1:57 am FloBikes - Texas It’s no surprise that ice hockey reigns supreme in Canada, but are the numbers shifting after a successful couple of years for Canadian sports teams beyond the rink? The Toronto Blue Jays just reached the World Series for the first time since winning back- …
• An Arctic fishing treaty could be a model for future diplomacy June 27, 2026 12:50 am Alaska Beacon Lately, much of the news about the Arctic has been bleak. The far north is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the planet. Arctic climate change – manifesting in sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and coastal erosion, among other phenomena – is …
• Hudson's Oviatt seeks secretary of state post June 26, 2026 10:43 pm Laramie Boomerang - Wyoming RIVERTON — Hudson resident Qwenton Eagle Oviatt says his campaign for Wyoming secretary of state began with a concerning observation: too many people, especially younger voters, no longer believe government or elections are serving their needs. Oviatt, a …
• Antarctica's Hidden 'Alien' Ecosystems Just Surfaced — But Why Should India Care More Than Anyone Else? June 26, 2026 9:00 pm India Herald According to multiple reports — including a headline in The Times of india referencing the discovery of 'alien-like ecosystems' beneath Antarctica's dry valleys — scientists have found microbial communities surviving in conditions long thought …
• Greece Names First Prospective Astronaut for Int’l Space Station Mission June 26, 2026 2:48 pm To Vima Μake us preferred on Google A Greek space medicine specialist has been selected to become the country’s first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a milestone in the country’s efforts to establish a presence in human …
• Astronomers trace a ghostly cosmic particle to distant ‘Shadow Blaster’ galaxy June 26, 2026 2:26 pm KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A distant star-forming galaxy nicknamed the “Shadow Blaster” could have sent a ghostly cosmic particle hurtling toward Earth. Astronomers believe they have traced the particle‘s origin to 11 billion light-years away, …
• How Shining a Light on Ships Could Help Solve Illegal Fishing June 26, 2026 1:15 pm Sentient Media This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Mamadou Sarr remembers when an artisanal fisherman in Dakar only had to …
• More travelers are booking cruises and tours to learn on… June 26, 2026 12:43 pm USA Today Updated June 26, 2026, 7:58 a.m. ET Travelers are increasingly seeking "learning vacations" that offer personal enrichment alongside leisure. These trips combine educational lectures and activities with luxury amenities and comfortable …
• More travelers are booking cruises and tours to learn on vacation June 26, 2026 6:13 am USA Today Updated June 26, 2026, 7:58 a.m. ET Travelers are increasingly seeking "learning vacations" that offer personal enrichment alongside leisure. These trips combine educational lectures and activities with luxury amenities and comfortable …
• The nine future trips of a lifetime to put on your wish list June 26, 2026 1:56 am The Age Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA This article is part of Traveller’s Trips of a Lifetime edition. See all stories. While there’s deep satisfaction in riding the Orient …
• 10 smart ways to choose the right cruise travel insurance: CHOICE results released June 26, 2026 1:08 am Cruise Passenger Cruise insurance is essential for domestic and international trips. Choice Magazine has listed the best insurers for cruise travel. Top 10 things to consider before choosing your insurance. With Australians continuing to embrace cruising in record numbers …
• Neil the seal's unique lifestyle may help protect him from bird flu June 25, 2026 8:42 pm ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Neil the seal is back in the spotlight. The five-and-a-half-year-old elephant seal has been spotted once again in southern Tasmania, this time being moved along by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) staff after he was found blocking …
• Thousands volunteer for AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities: ‘People want to help their community’ June 25, 2026 4:46 pm Chicago Tribune - Illinois Making paper airplanes at school is usually discouraged by educators, but during AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities, it was part of the curriculum at Evelyn Alexander Elementary School in North Chicago, where dozens of company volunteers mentored students with …
• Commissary celebrates 159 years June 25, 2026 2:54 pm DVIDS - Georgia The era of the modern benefit started on July 1, 1867, but the legacy of service continues By Tamara Eastman, DeCA Historian FORT LEE, Va. — America is celebrating its 250th birthday this year, but there is another birthday just as important. On July 1, …
• The Earth Keeps Receipts: Why Catastrophism Is the Truth That Science Must Suppress June 25, 2026 2:30 pm Natural News The Earth Keeps Receipts: Why Catastrophism Is the Truth That Science Must Suppress The Landscape Speaks Louder Than Textbooks In my recent Decentralize.TV interview with Randall Carlson, we discussed the critical concept of "catastrophism" as …
• WMO awards prestigious IMO Prize to Florence Rabier June 25, 2026 12:07 pm Meteorological Technology International French meteorologist Dr Florence Rabier, former director of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), is being awarded WMO’s top honor, the IMO Prize, for her pioneering role in advancing numerical weather prediction and helping …
• “International Team Discovers ‘Super-Puff’ Planets Lighter Than Candy Floss” June 25, 2026 9:53 am Bioengineer.org A groundbreaking discovery in the field of exoplanetary science has revealed two of the lowest-density giant planets ever observed, orbiting a Sun-like star known as TOI-791. These planets, intriguingly dubbed “super-puffs,” possess densities far below …
• Antarctica’s warming narrative ignores continent’s freezing reality June 25, 2026 7:13 am Climate Science News Recent Antarctic “heatwave” was a localized, temporary event on the Peninsula, not continent-wide warming. Simultaneous record cold at the South Pole (-73.6°C) contrasts with Peninsula warmth, highlighting weather variability. Media sensationalized the …
• This Country Has Over 400,000 Bears Than Anywhere Else on Earth (And It's Not Antarctica) June 25, 2026 1:07 am Jagran Josh Kriti Barua is a skilled digital journalist and communications professional with 4+ years of experience, currently writing for the General Knowledge section at Jagran New Media. She has established herself as a subject matter expert in History, Geography, …
• Antarctica’s warming narrative ignores continent’s freezing reality June 24, 2026 10:10 pm Natural News Recent Antarctic "heatwave" was a localized, temporary event on the Peninsula, not continent-wide warming. Simultaneous record cold at the South Pole (-73.6°C) contrasts with Peninsula warmth, highlighting weather variability. Media …
• Hantavirus self-isolation complete for 34 Canadians, Health Canada says June 24, 2026 9:08 pm Global News Health Canada says 34 Canadians who may have had exposure to Andes hantavirus related to the MV Hondius cruise ship have now completed their self-isolation and monitoring period. The one remaining contact and the recovered case in Canada are slated to …
• 6 tastemakers of culture and couture reveal where they’re traveling this summer June 24, 2026 9:14 am Emirates Woman Six tastemakers of culture and couture reveal where they’re traveling this summer, what they’re packing—and the odyssey they are game to take on. MAHRA ALMUHAIRI FASHION AND LIFESTYLE CONTENT CREATOR   Where are you traveling to this summer? The Maldives. …
• Cold, immersive look at adventures in Antarctica June 24, 2026 3:58 am Queanbeyan CityNews Explorer Douglas Mawson… “bigger than Ben Hur”. By Helen Musa The National Museum is taking a bet that Antarctica looms large in the consciousness of Australians. It’s a fair bet, too. Even as I’m talking to National Museum of Australia curator Jono Lineen …
• NashVillager Podcast: From the Volunteer State to the South Pole June 24, 2026 3:09 am WPLN - Tennessee How is Tennessee connected to Antarctica? Tennessee scientists are among the researchers studying glaciers and microbes in one of the world’s most remote locations, but this state also has construction and adventuring links to the Southernmost continent. …
• Draft Antarctic ecology law bolsters legal safeguards June 24, 2026 2:00 am China Daily A draft law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection entered its second review on Tuesday, strengthening legal safeguards for the continent's fragile ecosystem as China enhances its role in polar governance. The draft, comprising seven …
• Fossilised teeth plug 30-million-year marsupial evolution gap June 24, 2026 1:30 am ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Rogue teeth found in an outback fossil deposit have turned decades of thinking on marsupial evolution "on its head", researchers say.  Teeth and jaw fragments from Riversleigh in north-west Queensland have been used to describe three new insect- …
• Discover the most expensive travel destinations beyond luxurious resorts June 24, 2026 12:37 am AOL When you think about expensive vacations, oceanfront, luxurious, 5-star resorts may come to mind. After all, they often do carry a hefty price tag. But a new survey shows that the most expensive destinations may not be where you think they are. Research …
• Explorer who pulled out of Titan sub dive says damning report proves disaster was inevitable June 23, 2026 8:18 pm The European Magazine British adventurer Chris Brown, who withdrew from an OceanGate Titanic expedition over ‘slipshod’ safety fears, says he is ‘lucky to be alive’ after investigators found the doomed sub’s carbon fibre hull had never been properly validated A British explorer …
• Edinburgh Zoo names penguin chick after Aston Villa captain John McGinn June 23, 2026 7:09 pm Birmingham Live Ben Borland and Steve Wollaston 18:23, 23 Jun 2026Updated 18:55, 23 Jun 2026 John McGinn's World Cup heroics have led to him having this penguin chick named after him(Image: Getty/Edinburgh Zoo) Aston Villa skipper John McGinn last week had a bus …
• Edinburgh Zoo names penguin chick after John McGinn after heroic World Cup goal June 23, 2026 6:20 pm Daily Record & Sunday Mail The penguin has been named after McGinn(Image: Getty/Edinburgh Zoo) A new penguin has been welcomed to Edinburgh Zoo - and it has been named after Scotland World Cup goalscoring hero John McGinn. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), the …
• KALW Almanac - Tuesday June 23, 2026 June 23, 2026 4:40 pm KALW - California Today is Tuesday, the 23rd of June of 2026 June 23 is the 174th day of the year 191 days remain until the end of the year. 91 days until autumn begins Sunrise this morning was at 5:48:41 am and sunset will be at 8:35:49 pm. We will have 14 hours and 47 …
• After lab fire, USF researchers rejoice at recovered samples. But there's still 'a long road ahead' June 23, 2026 9:08 am WUSF - Florida From an outdoor stairwell of the Knight Oceanographic Research Center in St. Petersburg, the remains of the burnt Marine Science Laboratory next door can be seen below. "What we're looking at right now is kind of an aerial view of an 80,000 square …
• “You’re free”: Man celebrates being out of Hantavirus quarantine facility after 6 weeks June 23, 2026 9:03 am Briefly Travel content creator Jake Rosmarin stepped back outside after completing a 42-day quarantine at a Nebraska facility following the deadly MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak Rosmarin voluntarily stayed in quarantine to protect the public, even as two other …
• Business News | Journeys N Tales Elevates Bespoke Luxury Travel with Curated Global Experiences for Discerning Indian Travelers June 23, 2026 7:14 am Latestly VMPL New Delhi [India], June 23: As affluent Indian travelers increasingly seek personalised and experience-driven journeys over conventional package holidays, Delhi-based luxury travel specialist Journeys N Tales (JNT) is witnessing strong demand for …
• X-Men: Outback #1 Preview: Mutants Hide Down Under June 23, 2026 4:42 am Bleeding Cool - Illinois Posted in: Comics, Marvel Comics, Preview | Tagged: x-men X-Men: Outback #1 revisits the era when the team operated from Australia while the world thought them dead. In stores Wednesday. Article Summary X-Men: Outback #1 from Marvel Comics hits stores …
• Can I get sick from bird flu? What are the symptoms, and are chicken and eggs safe to eat? June 23, 2026 4:12 am The Guardian Australia was the only continent free of H5N1 bird flu until last week, when a brown skua with the virus was found in Cape Le Grand national park in Western Australia, about 700km from Perth. Within days, authorities identified at least 16 other dead birds …
• The Six Hoaxes of Edgar Allan Poe June 23, 2026 3:57 am The Imaginative Conservative - Texas Edgar Allan Poe approvingly called his time the “epoch of the hoax.” During his lifetime he would attempt a total of six different hoaxes. Even though Poe’s motives may seem odd or obscure, his hoaxes live on as a quirky and fascinating part of literary …
• Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters June 23, 2026 3:43 am Yass Tribune Researchers have turned to artificial intelligence to track whales rather than visual sightings. Photo: Bob McPherson Photography/AAP PHOTOS More hardware, more software and more researchers are being deployed along Australia's east coast to track …
• Myer launches massive Stocktake Sale slashing the price of thousands of items June 23, 2026 3:28 am Seven News As much as I hate to admit it, Winter has arrived, and it is sticking around. Now that my trusty sandals are officially leaving my toes feeling like Antarctica, I am beginning to reach for a trusty boot. And with Winter fashion breezing through the streets …
• 'More bad news' expected as testing widens after second WA bird flu case June 23, 2026 2:25 am ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Farmers and producers across an enormous stretch of southern Western Australia are facing a nervous wait, as authorities determine just how far a deadly strain of bird flu has spread. Testing has so far confirmed two cases of the H5N1 strain of avian flu …
• Another cruise travel company shuts down and cancels all trips June 23, 2026 1:26 am AOL Mon, June 22, 2026 at 1:56 PM UTC While airlines face a particularly challenging landscape with the current cost of jet fuel, many travel companies and agencies selling various holiday travel packages are also struggling with a high cost of operations and …
• Antarctica’s Future May Be More Predictable Than Scientists Thought June 23, 2026 12:17 am SciTechDaily Vanderford Glacier. Credit: Monash SAEFA new study suggests Antarctic ice loss may be reliably projected over the next several decades. Scientists say the next 30 to 50 years could be a crucial period for understanding and preparing for Antarctic ice loss …
• 'We've been looked after': Hantavirus cruise passengers out of quarantine June 23, 2026 12:00 am ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Six people who were on board a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak have been released from quarantine after 42 days living in isolation. The four Australian citizens, one permanent resident and one New Zealander have been living at a …
• 'More bad news' expected as testing widens after second WA bird flu case June 22, 2026 8:47 pm ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Farmers and producers across an enormous stretch of southern Western Australia are facing a nervous wait, as authorities determine just how far a deadly strain of bird flu has spread. Testing has so far confirmed two cases of the H5N1 strain of avian flu …
• ‘Extinction risk’: Why the new virus threat to WA’s wildlife extends beyond birds June 22, 2026 7:10 pm WAtoday Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Endangered sea lions living along Western Australia’s coastline are under the threat of extinction, scientists warn, as concern grows over …
• ARL Daily Intelligence (June 22–25) June 22, 2026 6:01 pm Association of Research Libraries Last Updated on June 22, 2026, 1:51 pm ET The ARL Daily Intelligence is the trusted source of news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Released Monday through Thursday, the ARL Daily Intelligence is curated by Gary D. Price, co-founder and …
• Diane Keen Defies Odds After ‘Catastrophic’ Stroke, Prepares to Celebrate 80th Birthday June 22, 2026 5:19 pm FAME Delivered Diane Keen, the renowned star of the long-running television series Doctors, is set to celebrate her 80th birthday next month. This milestone comes just nine days after the third anniversary of a devastating stroke that medical professionals deemed so …
• Brown skuas and giant petrels rarely make landfall. When they were found in WA, scientists feared ‘bad news’ for wildlife June 22, 2026 3:08 pm The Guardian Brown skuas and giant petrels are a common sight offshore in southern Australian waters in the winter months, but they will rarely risk venturing on to land. So when two of these birds were discovered sick – on beaches a few kilometres apart on Western …
• Disgraced Andrew Windsor facing total freeze-out as 24,000ft tribute could be wiped from map June 22, 2026 1:32 pm Daily Star Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor could see his dwindling royal legacy take another blow(Image: Getty) Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor could see his dwindling royal legacy take another blow as a towering Antarctic tribute looks set to be scrubbed …
• China moves to regulate Antarctic tourism, proposes fines up to one million yuan for violations amid South Pole craze June 22, 2026 12:58 pm Global Times Antarctic penguins leap over waves Photo: IC China plans to tighten management of Antarctic tourism by bringing it under a formal legal regulatory framework, and proposes fines of up to 1 million yuan ($147,778) for conducting activities without …
• What we know about how H5N1 bird flu got here and where it may appear next June 22, 2026 8:18 am ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Enhanced bird flu surveillance of Australia's southern coast will focus on the movements of two migratory seabirds species that have tested positive for the deadly virus. A second bird, a giant petrel, was today confirmed to have a strain of avian …
• What we know about the birds infected with deadly bird flu and where they fly June 22, 2026 7:25 am ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Enhanced bird flu surveillance of Australia's southern coast will focus on the movements of two migratory seabirds species that have tested positive for the deadly virus. A second bird, a giant petrel, was today confirmed to have a strain of avian …
• Deadly bird flu puts 100 species of Australia’s ‘isolated’ wildlife at risk of mass deaths June 22, 2026 6:51 am WAtoday Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA The deadly strain of bird flu that arrived in Australia last week would threaten a list of 100 native animal species, including birds, land …
• Scientists say West Antarctic ice sheet may raise seas 4m June 22, 2026 6:18 am NewsBytes Big news from Antarctica: scientists say the West Antarctic Ice Sheet might reach a warning window within the next 30-50 years, which could push sea levels up by as much as 4 meters. The study, published in Communications Earth & Environment, warns we…
• Second bird tests positive for H5 bird flu as state, federal ministers convene special meeting June 22, 2026 5:34 am PerthNow A second bird has tested positive for bird flu as authorities scramble to determine whether the highly contagious pathogen has been established in Australia. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced on Monday a northern giant petrel found in the same …
• Antarctica’s 50-year warning: Scientists say the next few years will shape the future of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet June 22, 2026 3:29 am The Times of India Seems like the clock is ticking on Antarctica’s ice sheet.When we look at Antarctica, most of us see a far-off, icy world where the penguins live — we don’t think it has anything to do with our own lives. But scientists now warn that what happens there …
• Exposing An Inconvenient Truth 20 Years Later June 21, 2026 8:42 pm Liberty Nation News "The scientists were dead right" about global warming, former Vice President Al Gore recently told ABC News and The Bulwark podcast. The world marks the 20th anniversary of the release of An Inconvenient Truth, a documentary that influenced …
• UPSC Essentials daily subject quiz : International Relations MCQs (Week 167) — Check out answers with explanations June 21, 2026 4:55 pm The Indian Express UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on  International Relations to check …
• H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent June 21, 2026 1:40 am Fox News A number of dead birds have been found on Florida beaches sparking fresh concerns about avian flu. (Credit: Fox Orlando) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The first case of H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in Australia, meaning the virus has now …
• Ex-Prince Andrew could lose Antarctic plateau named in his honor June 21, 2026 12:39 am New York Post Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the royal formerly known as Prince Andrew, could lose another piece of his shrinking legacy — a chunk of Antarctica. New Zealand’s Geographic Board is considering renaming the Prince Andrew Plateau, a 24,278-foot-high frozen …
• Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China's plans to 'tame nature' June 20, 2026 1:53 pm LiveScience Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter This week's science news was filled with things missing and found, with the revelation of the first-ever deep-sea footage of the elusive goblin shark making waves …
• Priyanka Chopra CONFIRMS collaboration with Angelina Jolie June 20, 2026 11:00 am Bollywood Hungama en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Priyanka Chopra CONFIRMS collaboration with Angelina Jolie Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals upcoming project with Angelina Jolie while balancing major Hollywood and …
• Priyanka Chopra-Angelina Jolie Collaboration Confirmed: Here’s What We Know So Far June 20, 2026 6:49 am News X 53 Priyanka Chopra-Angelina Jolie Collaboration: Priyanka Chopra has just stormed both Bollywood and Hollywood with her recent interview. According to news in the industry, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has now revealed plans of working with Angelina Jolie, an …
• From Space to the Polar Depths: China Aims for a Three-Dimensional Presence in the Arctic June 19, 2026 4:50 pm The Diplomat Last year, as part of China’s 15th Arctic expedition, two of China’s manned submersibles, the Fendouzhe and Jiaolong, conducted what Chinese news agency Xinhua described as “joint underwater operations” or manned dives under the Arctic ice. This was the …
• Antarctic expeditioner, Mānoa undergrad from Big Island set to become University of Hawaiʻi regent June 19, 2026 1:19 pm Big Island Now - Hawaii June 19, 2026, 3:00 AM HST A Big Island-born undergrad at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa who was the only U.S. citizen selected to participate in a 2025 international expedition to Antarctica led by polar explorer Robert Swan is now taking on a new role …
• Harri Tiido: Will the climate stop supporting human existence? June 19, 2026 8:19 am ERR From time to time I have brought up environmental topics to remind us that the extreme weather events we hear about in the news are not something merely temporary. One could argue that the weather has always changed now and then, but scientists who monitor …
• Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why June 19, 2026 6:41 am KVIA - Texas By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife population, killing an estimated 13,000 seal pups, as well as penguins and seabirds, researchers say. Drone …
• I presented The World Tonight – the BBC clickbait mindset has killed it off June 18, 2026 2:09 pm The i paper Times change. The media world changes. And yes, we must all change with it. But if more and more people get their news and comment from YouTube and TikTok, does that mean there is no longer a need – or an appetite – for long-form radio programmes which can …
• The search for mysterious creature in Antarctica that could help cure skin cancer June 18, 2026 12:48 pm Metro Sea spiders were among the creatures seen by the Antarctic divers during the search (Picture: Courtesy of Sam Affoullouss and the Desert Research Institute/Cover Media) A strange organism living in the icy waters of Antarctica could hold the key to …
• Calendar for June 18-19, 2026 June 18, 2026 11:04 am The Jamestown Sun - North Dakota The Community Calendar publishes events, meetings and fundraisers in The Jamestown Sun at no charge. To submit an activity, email it to news@jamestownsun. Thursday, June 18 Buffalo City Group AA, 7:30 p.m. (open, speaker meeting), United Presbyterian …
• GAO faults State, USAID for poor oversight of $1.2 billion China counter-influence effort June 18, 2026 1:42 am The Washington Times - Washington D.C. NEWS AND ANALYSIS: The State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development spent $1.2 billion on programs designed to counter Chinese influence around the world but failed to evaluate whether the programs were effective, according to the …
• Antarctica Is Giving US a Warning of Sea Level Rise Decades in Advance - Now Is Our Time to Act June 17, 2026 10:47 pm Newswise Newswise — Scientists predict that the next three to five decades provide a critical window to anticipate and plan for Antarctic ice loss and its contribution to sea level rise. Research published in Nature, led by Monash University researcher Dr Felicity …
• After 20 Yrs, Al Gore's Like 'I Was Right, I Was Right, I WAS RIGHT!' - ABC News, 'Why, Yes, He Was' June 17, 2026 9:28 pm Hot Air Has it really only been twenty years since the great beffy, bliviating charlatan started his Gorebal Warmering hoax (as Bingley and I affectionately called it two decades ago on The Swilling)? Gosh, I guess it has. And somehow, in spite of ourselves and …
• Why Antarctica’s Power Struggle Is Coming to Argentina’s Southern Tip June 17, 2026 10:24 am Inkstick Media On the morning of Sunday, Jan. 25, the online community noticed something unusual on flight-tracking apps. A US Air Force Boeing C-40 Clipper was on its final approach to Ushuaia–Malvinas, an international airport in Tierra del Fuego, a gateway to …
• Massive chunk of sea ice has not refrozen in West Antarctica, satellite images show June 16, 2026 9:36 pm 1310 KFKA - Colorado Sea ice concentration, June 14, 2026. (National Snow and Ice Data Center) (ANTARCTICA) — A massive chunk of sea ice in West Antarctica has not refrozen following a winter heatwave in the region – a dramatic change that could further contribute to global …
• A Texas-size chunk of winter sea ice is missing from Antarctica — and it's probably not coming back June 16, 2026 9:21 pm LiveScience Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A colossal chunk of sea ice roughly the size of Texas is missing from the west coast of Antarctica, and scientists fear it might never form again. Antarctica is …
• Watch: UAE President Meets Emirati Teen, Youngest Arab To Climb Antarctica's Highest Peak June 13, 2026 1:13 am MENAFN Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi achieved a historic milestone earlier this year by becoming the youngest and first Arab to reach the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica. Al Awadhi had dedicated her achievement to UAE …
• Scientists Reveal What Happened When 12 People Were Trapped Together in Antarctica for 10 Months June 12, 2026 8:38 pm SciTechDaily A ten-month Antarctic mission revealed that close confinement can increase tensions, while crews naturally form subgroups over time, offering lessons for future space exploration. Credit: ShutterstockA study at one of Earth’s most isolated research …
• Antarctica’s west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C above average June 12, 2026 3:13 pm The Guardian Antarctica’s west coast is missing an area of winter sea ice the size of France, sparking concerns for threatened penguins other marine life and global sea levels. One expert said the loss of ice in the Bellingshausen Sea was “depressing” and the failure …
• TD Garden unveils new mural for Massachusetts 250, plus more arts news June 11, 2026 9:54 pm The Boston Globe - Massachusetts TD Garden unveiled a new mural this week tied to the Massachusetts 250 festivities. Located in the Hub on Causeway, the piece depicts the Massachusetts State House, the arena, and a few Boston Easter eggs, including a hidden Celtics logo and touches of …
• Vast Hidden Structure Discovered Under Miles of Ice in East Antarctica June 11, 2026 7:08 pm SciTechDaily Scientists have uncovered a gigantic hidden structure beneath East Antarctica, linking several enormous basins buried under miles of ice into a single fan-shaped formation stretching across the continent. Credit: ShutterstockScientists have discovered a …
• Good News For Renewables: Southern Australia's Offshore Winds Will Stay Strong Even As The Climate Changes June 11, 2026 2:50 am MENAFN (MENAFN- The Conversation) If you've ever stood on a Victorian beach and felt the wind from the Southern Ocean, you'll know this is not a gentle force. Whipped up across thousands of kilometres of cold ocean, these winds are relentless and powerful …
• Scientists discover a vast structure hiding beneath Antarctica’s ice June 10, 2026 7:37 am Nagaland Post At the world’s southernmost reaches, the land is buried under a layer of ice that can reach thousands of meters thick. Whatever lies underneath has lain concealed for millions of years – an ancient landscape of towering mountains and plunging chasms, lost …
• Entertainment News | 'Resident Evil: Veronica' Remake Game Sets 2027 Release Date June 7, 2026 6:51 pm Latestly Los Angeles [US], June 7 (ANI): An official remake of the 2000's 'Resident Evil' game titled 'Code: Veronica' is all set to release next year, as per Variety. The remake 'Resident Evil: Veronica' will be released by Capcom. Also …
• BTA Remains Main Source of Information about Bulgarian Research in Antarctica, Director General Says June 6, 2026 8:02 pm Bulgarian News Agency The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) remains the most important source of information on Bulgarian scientific research in Antarctica, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said during a reporting camp of the 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition, which took place in …
• New UA study reveals 'hidden' quakes in Antarctica June 3, 2026 5:18 pm The Montgomery Advertiser - Alabama June 3, 2026, 3:55 a.m. CT A University of Alabama doctoral candidate discovered rare, deep earthquakes in an unexpected area of Antarctica. The seismic events occurred far from tectonic plate boundaries, where such quakes are typically found. Researchers …
• Literary horror set in Antarctica is subject of UW professor’s novel; Your guide to summertime cooking and grilling June 2, 2026 7:29 am Wisconsin Public Radio Transcript Terms of Use Transcripts are provided for accessibility and convenience and may be created using a mix of automated tools and human review. While we strive for accuracy, transcripts may contain errors or omissions and are provided "as is…
• Antarctica Suddenly Became Far More Sensitive to Climate Change 1 Million Years Ago May 31, 2026 5:26 pm SciTechDaily Antarctica’s vast ice sheet may have crossed a hidden climate threshold about one million years ago, fundamentally changing how it responds to shifts in Earth’s climate. Credit: ShutterstockScientists discovered that Antarctica’s ice sheet became …
• 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 May 30, 2026 11:45 am LiveScience Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Space dominated this week's science news, with NASA announcing its imminent next steps in plans to develop a permanent moon base being slightly overshadowed by the …
• Scientists Warn Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Could Collapse — But Is There a Bigger Picture? May 29, 2026 3:57 pm Charisma News The headlines coming out of Antarctica sound like something lifted from the pages of a science fiction novel. Scientists studying Antarctica’s massive Thwaites Glacier, often called the “Doomsday Glacier,” warn that its eastern ice shelf is on the verge of …
• 52 All-American Summer Getaways, Richard Branson’s Mallorca Resort And More Travel News May 29, 2026 2:56 pm Forbes Son Bunyola Hotel, Mallorca Jennifer Leigh Parker Want to roll like a billionaire this summer? Richard Branson’s Son Bunyola, a luxury resort in the Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca, recently added cycling packages. The bike tours—in partnership with local …
• NCE Podcast | Engineering in Antarctica May 28, 2026 12:46 pm New Civil Engineer The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now: listen in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, your usual platform or the player below. This month’s guest is Billy Thursfield, Bam sub-agent for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), who joined us from …