Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
906 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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calmatters.org
Moss Landing's burned battery plant is on fire — again
California regulators still haven't determined what caused last year's fire at Moss Landing. On Friday, the site's leftover batteries ignited again.
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pbs.org
Meet Earth’s newest wild cat species, living in Bolivia and the first named in over a century
A previously unknown cat species has been identified in plain sight: at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, where the small, spotted feline had been living for years after being taken in by a local family.
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arstechnica.com
After being sidelined, Boeing's Starliner to get starring role in NASA's spaceflight plans
They should fly their capsule. The government paid a lot of money for that."
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foxweather.com
Swimmer killed in shark attack off popular Western Australia beach
At approximately 10:30 a.m. local time, emergency services were called to a reported shark-related incident in the water off Sorrento Beach.
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interestingengineering.com
World-first: US scientists observe quantum jump in sound in real-time
Stanford researchers have achieved a global first by measuring a quantum jump in sound in real time.
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Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, analysis finds
Human-caused global warming thinned glaciers and thawed mountain permafrost, likely helping to destabilize the Himalayan slope that collapsed last month and unleashed catastrophic flooding across Nepal, according to a report released Thursday.
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nbcnews.com
New wild cat species is identified for first time in 100 years, researchers say
A type of tiger cat, the animal is slender, spotted and smaller than a house cat. It lives in the Bolivian cloud forest.
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theguardian.com
Climate crisis likely behind devastating Nepal-Tibet floods that killed more than 1,300, first study finds
Scientists say global heating was a destabilising factor in collapse of 200,000 sq metre glacier in August
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nbcnews.com
NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon
The crater, which is bigger than the Roman Colosseum, is the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
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popsci.com
Tyrannosaurus rex was warm-blooded, new study confirms
The King of the Dinosaurs had an internal temperature similar to you.
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space.com
US Space Force says it operates weapons in orbit: 'Our aim is deterrence'
“She locked onto the target, optimized her weapon system and waged electromagnetic warfare against a determined adversary.”
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This 1,600-pound ocean giant just went somewhere no other OCEARCH-tagged shark has ever been
Contender, the largest male white shark ever tagged by OCEARCH in the Atlantic, is making history for the organization. He has officially ventured into northern waters farther than any other shark in their database has ever reached.
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US confirms for first time it has deployed weapons into space
Analysts warn of an acceleration in high-risk arms race with Russia and China. in Earth’s orbit
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nbcnews.com
EPA to repeal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The move would overturn a 2024 Biden administration rule requiring power plants to control planet-warming pollution.
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Trump’s EPA reportedly poised to axe carbon pollution rules for power plants
Advocates and experts describe the Trump administration’s climate rollbacks as gifts to polluters at expense of planet
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James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble discover 27 puzzling new objects orbiting the sun far beyond Neptune
These observations push Hubble's and JWST's abilities to the limit.
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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shares zero-G curly hair tips from the ISS (video)
I was once an analog astronaut, and I also have curly hair, so this hit home for me.
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Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument
Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.
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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Niño might bring record slow storm season
On Saturday, 2026 set a record for the longest a season has begun without a storm that has reached winds of 74 mph to qualify as a hurricane — at least in the satellite era, said Nick Novella, a meteorologist at the government's Weather Prediction Center.
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futurism.com
China Deploys Rare Type of Space Junk That Pollutes Orbit for Hundreds of Years
A Chinese spacecraft that failed in a very rare Earth orbit is going to be up there for an extremely long time.
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Humans experimented with mind-altering drugs 25,000 years ago
Betel nut use among hunter-gatherers may turn back the clock.
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kcur.org
A ‘super El Niño’ is on the way. What that means for fall and winter weather in the central U.S.
Warmer-than-normal-temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are driving what could be the strongest El Niño on record. Here’s how that’s likely to impact weather across the central U.S this year.
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Tsunami Warning issued after massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocks Indonesia along the Pacific Ring of Fire
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake and several strong aftershocks struck Indonesia’s Flores region, prompting tsunami warnings for parts of four provinces.
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kqed.org
Strong El Niño May Bring Record Sea Level and Coastal Flooding to Bay Area | KQED
El Niño conditions temporarily layer tomorrow’s Bay Area sea levels onto today’s and offer a glimpse of a wetter future.
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Tropical Storm Lala forms in the Pacific and hurricane watch is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii
The storm is forecast to bring rain to the Hawaiian Islands starting late Friday as well as high winds and dangerous surf, the National Hurricane Center said.
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nbcnews.com
Solar eclipse highlights: Path of totality crosses parts of Europe, with a partial eclipse in U.S.
A total solar eclipse was visible Wednesday from Spain and other parts of Europe for the first time since 1999 Parts of the northern U.S. saw a partial solar eclipse.
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indystar.com
Flash flooding wreaks havoc on New Castle, Indiana, on Aug. 12, 2026
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SpaceX wants to put 1 million AI satellites in orbit. What would that do to Earth's climate?
"There seems, in my opinion, to be very little consideration for the environment."
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Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe
Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and Greenland
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Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’
The body is the size of the entire solar system and glows with a brilliant red light billions of light years from Earth
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sltrib.com
‘Pain and suffering’: What the feds’ Lake Powell proposal means for Utah and other Colorado River states
The federal government is set to move forward with a new plan for the Colorado River — and it could mean changes for Utah, Lake Powell and millions of people who depend on the shrinking river. Here’s what you need to know.
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WATCH: Total solar eclipse darkens skies over Spain, Iceland
Across a swath of northern and central Spain, millions of people will have some of mainland Europe's best views of the celestial spectacle.
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Solar eclipse 2026 across Europe: in pictures
A total solar eclipse swept across parts of Europe and the North Atlantic on 12 August, with the path of totality moving through Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small section of north-eastern Portugal, while surrounding areas across Europe experienced a partial solar eclipse, according to the European Space Agency
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Want to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse from North America? Here's where and when
If you’re far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
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Share your photos and experiences of the solar eclipse
Perhaps you are travelling to see the celestial rarity? Or maybe you are making an event of it at home?
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‘Like an alien invasion’: the neon flying squid that can fly in formation above the ocean
Smart, sociable squid use funnel-like organ to force water to jet propel themselves along in and out of sea
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indystar.com
NOAA says likely derecho hit northern Indiana. What is it?
Early reports show northern parts of Indiana weathered a derecho, a chain of storms similar to tornados and hurricanes, on Aug. 11, 2026.
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nbcnews.com
The most dramatic meteor shower of the summer peaks the day of a solar eclipse
A new moon will keep skies dark, making shooting star sightings more likely during the Perseids’ most active phase.
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‘Real mummy’s curse’: health warning over growing trade in mummified human remains
Academic paper says often illicit trade exposes enthusiasts – and postal workers handling items – to serious risks
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laist.com
Big Bear’s famous bald eagle Jackie has died
The famous 14-year-old bald eagle had been receiving intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center in recent weeks.
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kuow.org
‘Overwhelmed’ Spokane wildfire victims start recovery
Monday marks nine days since wildfires broke out in Spokane, sending thousands of people fleeing for safety. For hundreds of victims, recovery will be a long road.
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One of China's workhorse rockets just exploded in flight
If the failure involved the YF-100 engine, there are broader concerns for China's space program.
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Chinese rocket explodes less than 90 seconds after liftoff (photos)
China's space agency has not released a statement on the incident.
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Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short
Some online shoppers may have left it too late for deliveries – but you can still view partial eclipse indirectly without specs
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Peer review is overwhelmed—can it survive in the AI era?
As research and AI-assisted papers surge, volunteer reviewers struggle to keep up.
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Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily
Discovery of 2,100-year-old vessel hailed as ‘one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years’
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World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023
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How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
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Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week
Astronomers say viewing conditions promising for this year’s shower, and 50 to 100 meteors an hour may be visible
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The first self-driving vehicle on Mars has proven to be a smashing success
About 90 percent of the distance driven by Perseverance has been autonomous.