Science

Climate and Environment, Space and Astronomy, and Scientific Research.

  1. The UK will witness a Blue Moon on 31 May 2026, which will be a micromoon, appearing 7% smaller than usual, according to astronomical reports.

  2. Chinese researchers developed a multivalent mRNA vaccine candidate showing 100% survival in mice against multiple Ebola strains, according to a study.

  3. Automated beehives are expanding in US agriculture, with over 300,000 units deployed, reducing colony collapse rates to 8%, according to Beewise.

  4. A confidential filing submitted on April 1, 2026, details SpaceX's plan for a $75 billion IPO, according to the SEC.

  5. A rally in Sacramento on May 4, 2026, urged support for SB 895, a proposed $23 billion bond for science and health research, according to organizers.

  6. Asteroid Apophis will pass Earth on April 13, 2029, at 31,600 km above the surface, with no impact risk for at least 100 years, according to NASA.

  7. Polycystic ovary syndrome has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, reflecting its broader characteristics, according to The Lancet.

  8. Field trials in Illinois and Iowa assess tillage and cover crop practices. Researchers study their effects on soybean yields and soil health.