West Antarctica Is Missing Way Too Much Ice

Temperatures have climbed up to 45 degrees Fahrenheit above normal, stopping ice from forming in the dead of Antarctic winter.

Elon Musk Can Join Up With Ukraine Forces To Shoot Down Iran’s Drones

As Iran threatens to strike trillionaire Elon Musk’s outposts across the Mideast, SpaceX’s founder could swiftly unite with Ukraine’s forces to shoot down Iran’s drones.

How One Nigerian State Is Taking On Malaria

In Sokoto, after the USAID cuts, malaria drugs are more expensive. Rapid diagnostic tests have run out. And data collection has plummeted.

Why the Reflecting Pool Is Full of Algae After Trump’s Renovation

Warm weather has fueled a bloom that National Park Service workers are trying to kill using everything from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubbles ahead of July 4 celebrations.

Meet The Stonefish — The Ocean’s Deadliest And Most Convincing Impostor

Hidden among coral rubble, the stonefish has perfected the art of going unnoticed — and evolved a venomous backup plan for when it can’t.

A Curious Connection Among Cape Verde, World Cup Soccer And Hurricanes

As we watch for the possible first named storm of the season, what’s the connection to the FIFA World Cup match between Cape Verde and Spain?

The Moon Will Eclipse Venus On Wednesday — How To See It From 48 States

The event, not seen in the U.S. for 11 years, will occur about 4:00 p.m. EDT on the U.S. East coast and 11:40 a.m. PDT on the West Coast, but requires care to see.

DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit

In a bid to dismiss a lawsuit over xAI’s polluting gas turbines, the Justice Department claimed the company is integral to military operations—including the Iran War.

See A Crescent Moon Thread The Planets: The Night Sky This Week

North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

Today’s New Moon Is 2026’s Closest — And A Rare ‘Supermoon’ You Can’t See

Today’s super new moon is 2026’s closest new moon, with a similar phenomena in August causing a total solar eclipse.