Latest Science News
Grapefruit-sized hail may become more common in a warmer world
A global climate model study published in *Nature* on May 27 suggests that large hailstones could become more common and destructive in many regions as the planet warms. The risk appears highest at mid-to-high latitudes, while some tropical and subtropical regions may see less hail damage as warming changes storm dynamics.
FDA advisory committee meets on the 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine formula
The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on May 28 to discuss and recommend the selection of the 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine formula for use in the United States. The agency says the session will be open to the public via webcast, with oral public presentations scheduled during the afternoon.
Scientists warn that warming may intensify damaging hailstorms
The hail study highlights a tradeoff in a warming atmosphere: warmer air can hold more moisture, helping hail grow, while higher temperatures can also melt hail before it reaches the ground. Researchers say the balance of those effects will vary by region, but the overall trend points to a greater hail hazard in many places if warming continues.
Climate-driven storm research points to stronger updrafts at higher latitudes
The modeling work says warming is expected to rise more sharply at higher latitudes, which could strengthen thunderstorm updrafts and allow hailstones to grow larger. That could increase damage from severe storms in parts of the world that are already vulnerable to extreme weather.
Open FDA meeting could shape U.S. COVID-19 vaccine guidance
The May 28 FDA advisory committee meeting is part of the annual process used to select the strain composition for seasonal COVID-19 vaccines. Decisions from the panel can influence manufacturing and rollout planning ahead of the next vaccination cycle.
Public comments and presentations are part of today’s FDA vaccine meeting
FDA materials say the meeting includes public oral presentations, reflecting the agency’s standard advisory process for vaccine recommendations. The session is being livestreamed, making it one of the day’s most consequential U.S. science-policy events.
Association for Psychological Science opens its 2026 annual convention in Barcelona
The 2026 APS Annual Convention runs May 28–30 in Barcelona and includes plenary sessions, symposia, flash talks, posters, and submitted talks. While not a headline research announcement by itself, the meeting is likely to feature new findings across psychology and neuroscience.
Psychology researchers gather for a major international conference
The APS convention is one of the larger science meetings taking place today, bringing together researchers to present recent work and network across subfields. Conferences like this often surface emerging results before they appear in journals.
Animal science students and educators meet at UGA’s May 27–28 program
The University of Georgia’s Animal Science in Action program is listed for May 27–28, giving students a hands-on introduction to animal and dairy science. It is a smaller event, but it reflects ongoing science education and outreach activity on campus.
Hope College calendar shows science-related campus events today
Hope College’s calendar lists events at its A. Paul Schaap Science Center on May 28, including academic discussion series programming. These campus events are not major global news, but they indicate active scholarly engagement in the sciences today.