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Satellite sees Greenland's most significant floating ice loss in over a decade | Space photo of the day for Aug. 24, 2026

A fractured "ice tongue" is visible in the imagery.

Space · Aug 24

7,000 years ago, Greenland’s giant ice dome disappeared as temperatures climbed. Today, scientists say the ancient melting occurred at temperatures close to those now threatening the island’s remaining ice

Greenland’s 1,600-foot ice dome vanished 7,000 years ago when temperatures were several degrees warmer than today. Now, scientists have found the buried evidence beneath Prudhoe Dome. The discovery raises a difficult question about Greenland’s future. Similar warmth could return by the end of this century. If that happens, the ancient…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

A vast ocean conveyor carries water from Greenland through the Atlantic for 350 years and shapes rainfall in Brazil; 15,400 years ago, it suddenly surged beyond today's strength

Recent sediment analyses indicate that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation has undergone surprising fluctuations in intensity. This crucial system distributes heat throughout the Atlantic Ocean, ultimately affecting global climate conditions. While earlier studies suggested a consistent weakened state, new evidence reveals a more variable dynamic, particularly during previous periods of…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Total solar eclipse 2026 thrills millions with a stunning cosmic spectacle (photos, video)

A total solar eclipse wowed skywatchers on Aug. 12, 2026 as it arced across Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Here are our favorite photos and videos from the event.

Space · Aug 12

Greenland forces Trump-linked US oil firm to delay drilling

US envoy had claimed Americans could be extracting crude by as early as next year

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Where Can I Watch the Total Solar Eclipse Today in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on 12 August 2026?

The 2026 total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, offering rare viewing opportunities. Iceland and Spain are the most accessible locations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Solar eclipse plunges parts of Spain into total darkness in first such event in a century

The eclipse, a first in mainland Europe since 2006, also cast its shadow through parts of Greenland, racing south to smother part of Iceland before arcing across the Atlantic Ocean towards northern Spain.

Euronews · Aug 12

Total solar eclipse over Spain to draw millions of viewers across Europe

Large parts of north and central Spain, plus smaller parts of Portugal, Greenland and Iceland, will see a total solar eclipse on Wednesday – with the phenomenon also visible in the south of France. Starting near the North Pole before tracking south, the total eclipse will last up to two…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 12

Watch now! The Aug. 12 total solar eclipse has begun (live stream)

Today (Aug. 12), a total solar eclipse will swoop across a narrow path of totality, while millions of people in North America and Europe will be treated to a partial eclipse. Watch it live right here.

LiveScience · Aug 11

Surya Grahan 2026 August 12 solar eclipse time in India: Check sutak time, where it will be visibile and do’s and don’ts

Surya Grahan 2026 Time in India: Surya Grahan 2026 will occur on August 12, but the total solar eclipse will not be visible in India. Check the eclipse timing in IST, visibility across the world, Sutak Kaal status in India and the key do’s and don’ts for safely viewing a…

The Economic Times · Aug 11