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SCI & TECHAug 12Millions gear up for first total eclipse since 2006A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona to animal behaviour and human emotions, these rare celestial events continue to provide scientists with valuable insights more than two millennia after they were first observed. Selina Sykes reports.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun, while millions more will witness a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa. But how a total solar eclipse work? Loic Rossi, Project manager at the French Astronomy Association, tells us everything on solar eclipses.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Rare total solar eclipse to cross EuropeWe’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun, while millions more will witness a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12UKs biggest power supplier issues solar eclipse warningThe UK's largest power supplier has issued a warning regarding an upcoming solar eclipse. This suggests potential impacts on energy supply or public safety measures related to the event.britainnews.net · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHAug 12Hyman Rickover and the Birth of Nuclear PowerEditor’s note: This is the eighth article in a limited series celebrating American defense technologies born from wartime and their effects on broader national security, politics, and society. This series will run for several weeks to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, and winners will be selected by a reader vote undertaken through our newsletter later this summer. Prior installments can be found at the Arsenal of Innovation page.For more than 70 years, nuclear power has propelled America’s silent service — attack submarines stalking their prey froWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHAug 12Solar eclipse: What to look forward toThe last solar eclipse visible from the European mainland was in 1999. Here's what to expect, and how to prepare for this rare occasion.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Total solar eclipse to spellbind EuropeA total solar eclipse is anticipated to be visible across Europe. This event is a significant astronomical phenomenon of interest to the public and scientific community.jacarandafm.com · South Africa
SCI & TECHAug 12China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris caught on video: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as a ‘triumph’ The international physics community has hailed a Chinese-led discovery as a “triumph” after researchers presented the strongest evidence yet for the existence of the “glueball” – a mysterious particle made of pure force. 2. Chinese...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12Europe scrambles for eclipse glasses as solar power output set to dipShops and opticians across Europe are running short of certified eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, with queues forming in Paris, London and Brussels as demand surges.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12International Youth Day 2026 : 7 skills students need as AI reshapes future careersThis article outlines seven essential skills students will need in 2026, considering how artificial intelligence is transforming future career paths. It provides guidance on preparing for an AI-influenced job market.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 12Fruit fusion: how will the market react to Chinese scientists’ lychee-longan creation?Chinese scientists who crossed a lychee with a longan are preparing to test its market release after the first substantial harvest of the high-yield, cold-resistant fruit is expected to ripen next month. The new variety, named “Cuimi”, was bred using the Shixia longan – a popular cultivar in Guangdong province – as its maternal parent and a lychee as its paternal parent, according to the research team. The hybrid fruit breaks long-standing reproductive barriers between plant genera. It has been...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 12B . C . woman thesis examines wildfire misinformation amid Meta news banA B.C. woman's thesis is analyzing wildfire misinformation, particularly in the context of Meta's news ban. This research explores the intersection of disaster information and social media policy.vicnews.com · Canada
SCI & TECHAug 12Cherry - Picking Met Office Drops Declining Wind Speed Chapter From Its Latest Annual Climate ReportThe Met Office has reportedly removed a chapter concerning declining wind speeds from its most recent annual climate report. This action has led to accusations of cherry-picking data in the climate science community.wattsupwiththat.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 12Grapes of math : how solar plus sheep equals good wineThis article explores the combination of solar energy and sheep farming as a method to produce quality wine. It suggests an innovative approach in agriculture.gleninnesexaminer.com.au · Australia
SCI & TECHAug 12AI heart disease prediction tools show promise but are not ready for clinical use: reviewThe findings are particularly relevant for India, where cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly one-third of all deaths and often affects people at younger ages than in many other countriesThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 12Grapes of math : how solar plus sheep equals good wineThis article explores an innovative agricultural method combining solar energy and sheep farming to produce quality wine. It discusses sustainable practices in viticulture.newcastleherald.com.au
SCI & TECHAug 12Solar eclipse and meteor shower: Portugal prepares for two rare celestial eventsIn some parts of the country, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, plunging onlookers into a sci-fi-like scene. Find out all about the total solar eclipse, followed by a meteor shower.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Anxious dogs and silent birds: What happens to animals during a total solar eclipse?Today's rare solar eclipse is thrilling for humans, but animals will face something they can't prepare for: sudden confusing darkness in the middle of the day.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 12Google’s new AI boss inherits a race to catch OpenAI and AnthropicKoray Kavukcuoglu is taking charge of Google DeepMind as it tries to keep Gemini competitive with OpenAI and Anthropic.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 12The work that won Deepak Dhar the Dirac Medal | ExplainedThe Dirac Medal is awarded to physicists who have made outstanding contributions to theoretical physics but who have not already received the very top honours, especially the Nobel PrizesThe Hindu
SCI & TECHAug 12'Avoid disaster': Sanders urges Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic to freeze AI developmentA prominent figure has urged major technology companies, Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic, to freeze their AI development. This appeal is made to "avoid disaster."Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 12The AI Growth ParadoxWhy high productivity could still lead to a crash.Foreign Affairs
SCI & TECHAug 12Przewalskii naked carp : Back from the brinkThe Przewalskii naked carp species is reportedly recovering from the brink of extinction. This highlights a success story in wildlife conservation efforts.china.org.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 12B . C . woman thesis examines wildfire misinformation amid Meta news banA B.C. woman's thesis is exploring misinformation related to wildfires, especially in the context of Meta's news ban. This research examines the impact of social media policies on information dissemination during crises.reddeeradvocate.com · Canada