Humans have always been fascinated by the unknown

On July 15, 2026, NASA announced that astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope had discovered a new planet in the Beta Pictoris star system, a giant exoplanet hidden within one of the most closely studied planetary systems in the Milky Way.

New York schools face growing debate over AI in the classroom

In the spring of 2026, New York’s department of education released preliminary AI guidance, using a “traffic light” framework to sort which AI tools students and teachers could use freely.

Melting glaciers releasing ancient microbes: A new biological hazard

In 2016, a heat wave in Siberia thawed permafrost that had stayed frozen for decades.

Solo sailor attempts Arctic circumnavigation for climate science

On August 13, 2026, Russia’s Northern Sea Route Administration directed American sailor Matt Rutherford to stop his voyage and turn back due to thick sea ice near Wrangel Island and forecasts of sub-zero temperatures in the Chukchi Sea and East Siberian Sea.

Recent earthquake in Colombia results in over 200 deaths

On August 10, 2026, western Colombia was severely hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, claiming hundreds of lives and causing widespread devastation.

Russian daredevils turn illegal Empire State building climb into marriage proposal

Two Russian rooftoppers were arrested after illegally scaling the Empire State Building’s antenna and staging a marriage proposal using the 1,454-foot-high platform.

Spider-Man returns to the big screen with a new adventure

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” broke the record for the biggest North American opening weekend in movie history after earning about $360 million in the United States and Canada following its July 31, 2026, release.

The 2026 Iran war disrupts global trade and increases regional tensions

On May 5, 2026, the United States declared the conclusion of the offensive phase of its military campaign against Iran, even as Washington and Tehran continued to exchange threats over control and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

US gas prices surge in 2026: what’s causing it?

By April 30, 2026, the U.S. national average price of regular gasoline had risen by 27 cents in one week, reaching $4.30 per gallon, according to AAA.

San Francisco's housing market is in a state of hysteria due to A.I. wealth

Last month, 44 properties in San Francisco sold for at least 1 million more than their asking price.