YOU WONT BELIEVE: 13 - What They Never Told You

‘Lapped by the turquoise, crystal seas’: readers’ favourite unsung European islands

From secluded coves in Ireland to an evening passeggiata on Italy’s Aeolian islands, readers share their discoveries

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28

'I Don't Even Want That': Zara Larsson Rejects Grammy Plan for a Category She Is Ineligible To Win

Zara Larsson rejects her former label's plan to enter her for Best New Artist, saying it would downplay her 13-year career after Midnight Sun's global success.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

From off-season sun to snowy adventures: 10 of the best European destinations to visit this winter

From the warm beaches of Fuerteventura and Madeira to snow-covered Cappadocia and the Bavarian Alps, these European destinations offer plenty of reasons for winter travel once the crowds have disappeared.

Euronews · Aug 28

NASA's Apollo 12 survived two lightning strikes, then astronaut Alan Bean accidentally pointed its TV camera at the Sun, ending live broadcasts from the Moon

During Apollo 12’s lunar mission, an incident occurred shortly after the astronauts landed on the Moon. Alan Bean unintentionally aimed the television camera at the Sun, resulting in irreversible damage to the camera's imaging tube. Consequently, the live broadcast from the Moon was halted for the duration of their stay,…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Blood Moon Eclipse: How and When To See 96% Red Glow as NASA Explains Mind-Bending 'all Earth Sunsets' Event

Skywatchers in the Americas can witness a near-total blood moon eclipse, casting a reddish glow over the lunar surface. The event is visible across North and South America, with peak times varying by location.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

In 2020, a Brazilian mother and daughter started collecting discarded bottles; years later, 8,000 glass bottles became the walls of their seven-bedroom home that glows at sunrise

A Brazilian mother and daughter collected over 8,000 discarded bottles from beaches in 2020. These bottles were then incorporated into the walls of their seven-bedroom home. Sunlight passing through the glass creates a striking glow at sunrise. This project demonstrates sustainability and creativity in construction. The house serves as a…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Aptera's Solar-Powered EV Can Go 47 Miles On Sun Power Alone—In Theory

After being independently tested by TÜV Rheinland, Aptera's solar-powered EV was able to recoup up to 47 miles worth of electricity by sitting in the sun.

InsideEVs · Aug 27

August 28 Lunar Eclipse could trigger a wake-up call for these 5 Zodiac signs

A Full Moon is traditionally linked with culmination and completion, while a lunar eclipse can amplify that symbolism. This eclipse takes place near a Sun-Mercury conjunction, an alignment it connects with illumination, clearer communication and potentially significant realizations.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Lunar Eclipse On August 28 could end a long-running drama: Each zodiac sign gets a different kind of closure on Friday

As the Virgo Sun draws attention to practical responsibilities while the Pisces Moon brings hidden emotions to the surface, the day's Lunar Eclipse astrological predictionssuggest that clarity may come when you stop focusing on what everyone else expects from you and start considering what genuinely works for your own life.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Looking up: French sailors ditch GPS to rediscover celestial art of navigation

Astronaut Sophie Adenot made history this month as the first French woman to perform a spacewalk. Back on Earth, space enthusiasts across France are finding their own ways to reach for the stars. In the fourth of a five-part series, RFI meets amateur sailors learning to navigate by the stars,…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 27