A rare Super El Niño may occur in 2026, potentially breaking global temperature records and altering weather patterns globally. The warm and cool stages of a natural climatic pattern that occur throughout the tropical Pacific are known as El Niño and La Niña, respectively. A typical El Niño is defined as an anomaly above +0.5°C for five consecutive months. Above +1.5°C is a "strong" event. At +2.0°C or above, the event earns the informal title of "Super El Niño".

From Vostok-1 to Artemis, space exploration stands as the greatest testament of human curiosity and exploration. Each launch is a triumph of science, i.e. decoding the universe using telescopes, connecting billions using satellites, astronauts inspiring generations, and several other research activities. Yet every ignition also marks an imprint on our atmosphere.