Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. The world's harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) are masters in seeing through the cloudy coastal waters they call home. Equipped with dexterous whiskers, these pinnipeds use a suite of senses to navigate their surroundings with ease. Harbor seals may also use an important part of their vision to determine which direction they are moving, even with such an opaque view of the world. Now, we might know a bit more about how they can tell which direction they are heading.

Thursday marks the start of an important stretch for video game fans. The Summer Game Fest, streaming live on both YouTube and Twitch, will host a kickoff event during which several video game announcements will be revealed. The Summer Game Fest precedes the Electronic Entertainment Expo, which returns after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the event will be online only with a variety of briefings from companies including Microsoft and Nintendo. June is a critical month for the industry, as gamers await what new titles will grace their Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles this holiday and beyond.