Researchers have documented a female humpback whale demonstrating apparent grief over a stillborn calf. The footage, released on September 16, 2026, offers rare insights into the emotional complexity of sea mammals. Captured off Australia’s Gold Coast, the video shows the female whale staying close to the lifeless calf on the seafloor. The whale was seen...
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El Niño Keeps Atlantic Hurricane Season Calm
This year, the Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually calm. An intense El Niño is suppressing storm development in the region. As of now, no Atlantic hurricanes have formed, and none are expected to appear in the upcoming week. This occurs even during what is considered the peak season, according to the National Hurricane Center....
China’s Shenzhou-23 Mission Embarks with Historic Astronaut Stay
JIUQUAN, China — On Sunday, May 24, 2026, China successfully launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China. The mission includes three astronauts headed toward China’s Tiangong space station, marking another step in the country’s ambitious space program. The crew consists of Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying,...


