Science / Source brief
Next in the October sky: the Moon near the Pleiades
NASA’s monthly guide highlights an upcoming pairing on October 27–28.
Published 2026-10-25THE SCIENCE DESK
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Roman enters its final commissioning phase
NASA says its space telescope is moving into the detailed calibration work that comes before science operations.
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Health / Source brief
New WHO indicators focus on heat and maternal and child health
A newly published framework addresses gaps in tracking the health effects of heat exposure.
Published 2026-10-25
Health / Retrospective source brief
School-leaving reform offers evidence on education and later dementia
A UK policy change helps researchers probe causation, but the cohort had only reached age 65.
Event 2026-10-23 · Published 2026-10-25
Technology / Retrospective source brief
Two lasers help shrink a light-measuring tool toward portable clocks
A chip experiment addresses a barrier to compact frequency combs; navigation benefits remain a future possibility.
Event 2026-10-16 · Published 2026-10-25
Science / Retrospective source brief
WMO’s ozone bulletin paired recovery signs with monitoring concerns
Retrospective: September’s assessment distinguished yearly variation from long-term recovery.
Event 2026-09-16 · Published 2026-10-25
World / Retrospective source brief
UNESCO added 14 biosphere reserves in June, including Québec City
Retrospective: The June 5 designations expanded an international conservation network whose sites remain under national jurisdiction and face periodic review.
Event 2026-06-05 · Published 2026-10-25
Science / Retrospective source brief
WMO’s June outlook put El Niño likelihood at 80%
Retrospective: The seasonal forecast included uncertainty about strength and timing.
Event 2026-06-02 · Published 2026-10-25
Science / Retrospective source brief
WMO placed 2025 among the three warmest years
Retrospective: Eight datasets agreed on exceptional warmth but differed on rank.
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