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How to take a photo of the solar eclipse – without destroying your phone

Pointing your smartphone or camera at the Sun can permanently damage internal sensors, experts warn

The Independent UK

How a cosmic coincidence gives Earth its ‘perfect’ solar eclipses

A solar eclipse is a rare, visually striking phenomenon. The Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, temporarily hiding our star – a geometrical alignment spanning millions of miles.

The Conversation

People flocking to Spain to view solar eclipse could spark more ‘devastating’ wildfires

Northern Spain will be one of the best places in world to view phenomenon with 460,000 extra visitors expected

The Guardian - UK

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Pluto's atmosphere is collapsing as it drifts away from the sun into a deep freeze

As Pluto edges further away from the sun, the chilly temperatures are causing its atmosphere to condense onto its barren surface as frost.

Space

What will happen on August 12? Four celestial events and a rumoured gravity blackout

On August 12, 2026, skywatchers will witness a remarkable cosmic event featuring a total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, and the alignment of six planets in the pre-dawn sky. As the New Moon enhances visibility for faint meteors, a rumor about a seven-second gravity blackout is…

The Economic Times

Space satellite captures remarkable image of huge magenta-green “hummingbird” covering Antarctic ice

A joint US-Indian space agency satellite has captured what appears to be a huge magenta-green "hummingbird" engraved in Antarctica's ice

Digital Camera World

August 12, 2026 solar eclipse time in US, Canada: When and where to watch

A remarkable celestial event is approaching, as a partial solar eclipse will grace much of Canada and the northern United States. Meanwhile, those in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain will be treated to a breathtaking total solar eclipse, marking mainland Europe's first since 1999. Although viewers in North America will only…

The Economic Times

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How to watch Perseid meteor shower? 100 meteors an hour could light up the sky on August 12; best time, tips and everything you need to know

How to watch Perseid meteor shower: Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August, with NASA saying up to 100 meteors per hour are possible under ideal conditions. A new moon this year means darker skies and better visibility, making this…

The Economic Times

‘I am left grinning’: why The Dish is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers picking their most loved comfort films is a 2000 Australian gem featuring the late Sam Neill

The Guardian - US

‘You’re hit with a slam of shadow’: Nasa’s air mission to capture rare eclipse data

Two aviators will take off from Iceland to photograph the sun while flying at high altitude along solar eclipse’s path

The Guardian - UK

Why We Think NASA’s Budget Is Huge (When It’s Really Tiny)

As millions watch the August skies, NASA accounts for just 0.36% of federal spending. Here's the reason we think it's more.

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In 1967, US satellites searching for nuclear tests detected mysterious flashes from space. Decades later, scientists uncovered secrets of gamma-ray bursts, which can release more energy in 10 seconds than Sun will emit over its entire 10-billion-year lifetime

Gamma-ray bursts, first detected accidentally in 1967, have long puzzled astronomers. Recent observations of their afterglows are now challenging established theories. These powerful cosmic explosions release extraordinary amounts of energy in mere seconds. Ground-based observatories detect gamma rays indirectly through atmospheric interactions. These new findings suggest the physics behind these…

The Economic Times

Scientists are deliberately setting fires to save California’s 3,000-year-old giant sequoias from being destroyed by megafires

Giant Sequoias of California are some of the most resilient trees on Earth, surviving for over 3000 years. These ancient giants, weigh almost equal to 15 blue whales, and were considered completely fireproof for a long time due to their thick bark and tall canopies. However, recent changes in climate…

The Times of India

The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12 will reveal something nobody has ever seen before

A naked-eye view of the sun's outer atmosphere is the reason eclipse chasers travel the world. Here's what it may look like on Aug. 12.

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China controls about 80% of the tungsten market; a Nevada company says it has found 1.78 million tonnes, but NASA is blocking mining on part of the site

A potentially enormous tungsten resource has been identified beneath the Nevada desert, but a NASA land restriction could prevent the company behind the project from fully exploring or developing it.

Tom’s Hardware

NASA modded space station's laptops so everyone could use the same charger — standardizing ISS chargers eliminated useless weight and reduced failure points

NASA ensured that all laptops destined for use in the International Space Station had the same 'cannon' power connector by implementing a modification.

The Times of India

In 2011, Mississippi sank a retired NASA hydrogen tank as an artificial reef during post-Katrina restoration efforts

A significant piece of history from the space race, this massive hydrogen tank weighing ninety-eight thousand pounds now lies submerged in the Gulf of Mexico as an artificial reef. Sunk in 2011, it serves to restore marine habitats lost in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath in 2005. Collaborating with marine resource officials,…

The Times of India

Spain's blood-red Río Tinto river is as acidic as vinegar, and Nasa says it could help scientists find life on Mars

The Río Tinto in Spain captivates with its vivid red and orange colors, a result of both its ancient geology and extensive mining activities. In this caustic environment, specialized microorganisms flourish by harnessing energy from iron and sulfur compounds. Over millennia, mining has intensified these natural chemical reactions, further enhancing…

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Five Salt Lakes and Flats Across India That Rival Sambhar and Rann of Kutch for Travel

Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan, India's Largest Inland Saline LakeMost Indian travellers who know Sambhar know it only as a name on a map between Jaipur and Ajmer. The lake itself, roughly 230 square kilometres at full spread, sits in a shallow basin that has been harvested for salt since at least…

Space

NASA figured out how to keep its 48-year-old Voyager 2 probe running for yet another year

NASA's Voyager 2 probe, which launched in 1977, can keep operating its last science instruments after a power reduction operation performed in interstellar space.

International Business Times UK

Alien Entrance on Mars? UFO Researcher Spots Mysterious 6ft Doorway in NASA Rover Footage

A NASA rover image of a rock formation on Mars resembling a doorway has sparked speculation about alien life, though experts suggest a natural geological explanation.

Space

NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will wear tiny capes

These tiny capes carry some serious technology.

Space

Engineers race to save stricken LINK rescue spacecraft before it's too late

The private LINK spacecraft, which launched last month to save a NASA space telescope, now needs saving, too —and teams are making progress on that front.

The Conversation

Part of a rocket crashed into the Moon – why this could threaten future lunar bases

In the early hours of Wednesday morning August 5 the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the Moon in an uncontrolled collision.

Euronews

Once-abandoned Spanish village becomes NASA's eclipse hotspot

Villalibado, a village brought back to life after decades of abandonment, will host a NASA team broadcasting the 12 August total solar eclipse to a global audience.

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