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ScienceAug 11, 2026 · 1 min

Perseid meteors, total eclipse to put on summer light show

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Perseid meteors, total eclipse to put on summer light show

The Perseid meteor shower returns with ideal viewing conditions, coinciding with a total solar eclipse and a six-planet alignment.

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A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle: Iceland prepares for total solar eclipse

ScienceAug 11, 2026 · 1 min

A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle: Iceland prepares for total solar eclipse

Iceland is preparing for a rare total solar eclipse on 12 August, with thousands of visitors expected to head to the country's western regions.

Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities

ScienceAug 11, 2026 · 1 min

Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities

Federal government also hopes to vaccinate some wild birds but admits catching them once, let alone twice for both doses, is ‘difficult’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Vaccinations against H5 bird flu will be…

Climate change adaptation not keeping pace with fast-growing risks - report

Urgent efforts are needed to avoid an 'intensifying spiral' of response to extreme events, a Climate Change Commission report says.

Mexico sends over 300 firefighters to British Columbia

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Mexico sends over 300 firefighters to British Columbia

More than 300 Mexican firefighters and technical personnel specializing in forest fires have travelled to British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, to support emergency efforts during the intense wildfires that have led to the evacuation of more…

Mexico News Daily

Deputy Minister Nezar Patria warns of quantum cyber threat

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Deputy Minister Nezar Patria warns of quantum cyber threat

Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria has called for immediate preparation against advanced ...

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Jackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illness

Jackie, a beloved bald eagle and livestream star, dies of mysterious illness

Thousands mourn the death of the eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake, whose life was closely followed via livestream Jackie – the beloved bald eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake whose livestream was followed by millions of viewers as she…

NZ researchers on cusp of new obesity treatment

Unlike drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, which suppress appetite and can result in the loss of muscle mass, this new treatment would target the body's fat-storage and leave appetite untouched.

Commentary: Banning Roblox may not be the solution to teen radicalisation

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Commentary: Banning Roblox may not be the solution to teen radicalisation

Several governments have blocked Roblox but that does not mean children in those countries became safer, says online safety researcher Chew Han Ei.

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Chinese national pleads guilty to trying to export US military equipment to China

South China Morning Post

Chinese national pleads guilty to trying to export US military equipment to China

A Chinese citizen faces up to 20 years in US federal prison after pleading guilty on Monday to attempting to purchase US-made military equipment to export to China, in violation of US arms export controls, according to the US Department of…

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Nearly 30 pine trees intentionally poisoned in Lake Tahoe’s Nevada side

Nearly 30 pine trees intentionally poisoned in Lake Tahoe’s Nevada side

Incidents of damaged trees at Burnt Cedar beach have been reported since 2022 and seem to be linked, officials say Pine trees near Lake Tahoe are being poisoned in what authorities believe are a series of interconnected incidents in the…

Europe battles the flames: Wildfire contained near Athens and evacuations in Spain

Europe battles the flames: Wildfire contained near Athens and evacuations in Spain

Much of Europe is bracing for yet another scorching heatwave following periods of record drought that have driven rivers to historic lows, ignited historic forest fires and contributed to thousands of deaths.