NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The recent flurry of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic is a reminder that we are now entering the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and this season is turning out to be well above average.

Cassini has detected a faint, partial ring orbiting with one small moon of Saturn, and has confirmed the presence of another partial ring orbiting with a second moon.

A fork-like conductivity probe has sensed humidity rising and falling beside Phoenix, but when stuck into the ground, its measurements so far indicate soil that is thoroughly and perplexingly dry.