Science & Research Update: Jun 14 (5 stories)
Sunday, 14 Jun 2026 Weekly Science & Research GLOBAL
Here is your Weekly summary for Science & Research across the world for Mon 8th June - Sun 14th June 2026
Recent research has revealed that underground fungal networks, specifically arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, can extend beyond the Solar System, highlighting their vast ecological significance and potential implications for understanding life beyond Earth. Meanwhile, as the World Cup unfolds, scientists are exploring the physics behind soccer players' ability to bend shots midair, showcasing the intersection of sports and science.
In climate news, a potential super El Niño is forming, which could drastically alter global weather patterns, from increased rainfall in the Southwest to a decrease in Atlantic hurricanes. Additionally, the National Academies of Sciences may face political scrutiny over a forthcoming report on climate attribution, raising concerns about the influence of politics on scientific integrity.
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Threads of underground fungal networks are long enough to reach beyond the Solar System
Ars Technica - All content 13 Jun 2026, 11:18amResearchers have quantified the length and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks globally.
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Why Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie
WIRED 12 Jun 2026, 11:00amPrevious landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth.
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Is It a Super El Niño Year? It Could Turn the World’s Weather Upside Down
WIRED 11 Jun 2026, 7:24pmFrom a wet winter in the Southwest to fewer Atlantic hurricanes, this is what to expect as a potential super El Niño takes shape.
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How Can Soccer Players Bend Their Shots in Midair?
WIRED 13 Jun 2026, 11:00amAs World Cup action kicks off, we look at the physics of the beautiful game.
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Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?
Ars Technica - All content 12 Jun 2026, 6:31pmA pending report on climate attribution may be setting the stage for conflict.
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