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Kelly Kizer Whitt
The Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2026 is out!
On May 21, 2026, NOAA came out with the forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The forecast calls for a below-average season.
May 22, 2026
Joplin tornado: 15-year anniversary of a disaster
It’s been 15 years since the Joplin tornado killed more than 150 people. What is the town of Joplin, Missouri, like today?
May 22, 2026
Cumulonimbus clouds bring thunderstorms: How to spot them
Cumulonimbus clouds, sometimes called thunderheads, are towering formations that can bring severe storms such as hail, lightning, flooding and tornadoes.
May 21, 2026
Psyche mission images of Mars flyby are here!
Psyche mission images of the Mars flyby are now here! See them here and read more about what Psyche learned as it passed the red planet.
May 20, 2026
Perseverance rover takes its 6th-ever selfie on Mars
The Mars Perseverance rover has snapped a new selfie. It has also shared a panorama of the landscape, providing a map of where it will explore next.
May 14, 2026
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The Denali sled dog puppy cam is now live!
The Denali sled dog puppy cam is now live! Watch this year's recruits tumble and play in Alaska at the Denali Kennels. Read more about the sled dogs here.
May 14, 2026
Brown dwarf population doubles to more than 6,000
Volunteers combing through years of space images have made discoveries that double the brown dwarf population. And you can join in the search!
May 13, 2026
See the best Milky Way photos of 2026 here
See 10 of the best Milky Way photos from across the globe, from the 2026 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest, sponsored by Capture the Atlas.
May 10, 2026
NASA releases 12,000 Artemis pics! See our faves here
NASA has released more than 12,000 Artemis pics to the public. See some of our favorites here and find out how to access them yourself!
May 7, 2026
Archaeologists recreate Pompeii victim using AI technology
Archaeologists have used AI technology to recreate a Pompeii victim. The man fled the volcano while trying to protect his head with a terracotta bowl.
May 3, 2026
