A strong M6.9 solar flare on August 25 produced a cloud of solar plasma. Forecasters say an Earth-directed component may arrive on August 28 and could bring a moderate geomagnetic storm and auroras.
A recent Associated Press report introduced readers to a jellyfish museum in Pompano Beach, Florida. The museum, believed to be the first of its kind in the United States, combines aquariums, guided tours and marine education.
The joint ESA-JAXA BepiColombo mission began its Mercury approach phase on August 18, 2026. The spacecraft is scheduled to begin entering orbit around Mercury on November 21.
Researchers at ITMO, Skoltech, and HSE have reported an electrically powered perovskite laser diode. The experimental device requires extreme cooling, but it may eventually be useful in optical chips and sensors.
A total solar eclipse will be visible over remote northern Russia late on August 12, 2026. The total phase will cross Taimyr, while other Russian regions will see a partial eclipse.
UN experts are meeting in New York from August 5 to 7 to discuss geospatial information, common standards and data-sharing. The data can support city planning, public services, environmental protection and disaster preparation.
A used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage struck the Moon on August 5, 2026. South Korea’s Danuri probe photographed the impact site and showed a small new crater.
More than 400 school students from over 100 countries are taking part in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence in Astana. The competition includes individual and team tasks in machine learning, data analysis, and programming.
Two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut landed safely in Kazakhstan after spending 241 days in space. Their mission included scientific research, technology testing and two spacewalks.
Russian researchers made a polymer model inspired by the intricate shell of a microscopic diatom. The enlarged structure concentrated terahertz waves and may inform the design of future optical components.
