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Solar Eclipse 2026: NASA has a bold plan to unlock the Sun's secrets

NASA will launch a scientific campaign during the August 12 solar eclipse. A high-altitude aircraft will study the Sun's corona for extended periods. Dozens of balloons will track changes in Earth's atmospheric boundary layer. Researchers aim to unlock new secrets about the Sun and our planet. This rare event offers…

The Economic Times

Paul Watson Foundation’s anti-whaling ship seized and crew detained after whaling vessel’s distress call

Whaling ship Hvalur 9 requested assistance because they believed their safety was under threat from the protest vessel Bandero

The Independent UK

August’s total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an even longer encore next summer

The Independent UK

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Volcanic land with cold doubts: Iceland decides on EU negotiations amidst hopes and fears

On August 29 Iceland is voting by referendum whether or not to resume EU membership negotiations, suspended since 2013. We travelled to the volcanic island to investigate the pros and cons, fears, hopes, expectations and doubts - and discovered a hotly polarised society.

Euronews

In 1973, Icelanders pumped more than 6 million cubic metres of seawater onto lava to protect a fishing harbour, creating a new breakwater

Iceland's Heimaey island faced a volcanic eruption in 1973 which threatened its vital fishing harbour. Authorities pumped millions of cubic meters of seawater onto advancing lava flows to cool them. This cooling effort slowed the molten rock, preventing it from closing the crucial harbour entrance. The eruption ultimately created a…

The Times of India

Solar eclipse accommodation demand surges in Spain and Iceland. Is it too late to book?

Unlike most travel trends, eclipse demand is remarkably concentrated in a brief period and geographic zone.

Euronews

The Animals With the Longest Lifespan on Earth and the Biology Behind Their Longevity

The Clam That Outlived EmpiresIn 2006, researchers at Bangor University pulled an ocean quahog clam, Arctica islandica, from the seabed off Iceland and counted its growth rings the way a forester reads a tree. The rings said 507 years. The clam, nicknamed Ming, had been alive when the Mughal Empire…

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The UK shops that could sell plug-in solar panels

Plug-in solar panels will become legal in Great Britain from 27 August, but retailers have yet to confirm when compliant products will go on sale

The Independent UK

One Instagram competition, 200km of Icelandic gravel and nine hot dogs – how a Brit won a race he never expected to be in

British rider Charles Hall finishes as the fastest amateur despite only winning his entry in a competition

Cycling Weekly

‘People say I’m pouring Coca-Cola into fine malt whisky’: why is the National Theatre shaking up Sophocles?

In a bold new production starring Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss, the NT is fusing Sophocles and Ingmar Bergman. So what can two stories written 23 centuries apart tell us about how we live today?

The Guardian - UK

Czechia, Iceland and Spain among Europe’s top trending destinations for 2026, new data reveals

A new survey by Amadeus Travel Intelligence and UN Tourism reveals the European destinations that travellers are keen to explore, the markets fuelling demand and the regions expanding air connectivity.

Euronews

First Ride: The Norton Atlas Apex Is Exactly What The Company Needed and Redefines Value

I tested Norton's Atlas Apex in Iceland and, while not without fault, the bike puts up a good showing as a middleweight ADV contender and bang-for-buck option.

RideApart

In 1945, Iceland planted Alaskan lupins to repair eroded soil and prepare land for forests; decades later, the purple plant was classified as an invasive threat

Alaskan lupins were introduced to Iceland to combat soil erosion and reforestation efforts. These flowers now dominate landscapes, reducing native plant diversity significantly. Scientists predict warming temperatures will further accelerate lupin expansion across Iceland. The plant's nitrogen-fixing ability benefits degraded soils but harms natural ecosystems. This situation highlights the complex…

The Times of India

The world's largest waterfall isn't on land. It is hidden beneath the ocean, where billions of litres of water plunge every second

An immense underwater waterfall exists between Greenland and Iceland. Cold, dense seawater sinks beneath warmer Atlantic waters creating this cascade. This hidden giant plays a crucial role in ocean currents and global climate. Researchers use specialized instruments to monitor this vast, dynamic underwater system. Its flow influences heat and salt…

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The best small ship cruises to explore the settings and story of The Odyssey

Cruise Editor Marc Shoffman reveals the best small ship cruises to follow the tale of The Odyssey

The Guardian - UK

The Fires review – volcanoes and passions erupt in Iceland disaster-romance

A volcanologist and a photographer try to save Reykjavik in impressive and plausible drama

Euronews

Iceland has 'nothing to lose' in EU membership talks, says French foreign minister

Iceland first applied to join the European Union in 2009, in the wake of the collapse of its financial sector, but suspended accession talks in 2015.

Cycling News

'I did cry and I did almost quit multiple times' – Maddy Nutt rides a rocking saddle to victory at The Rift Gravel 330km as Chase Wark wins Icelandic men's race

Anton Stensby and Haley Smith prevail in 200km elite races with base at Hvolsvöllur

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Another Billionaire Leaves Britain: Monzo Backer Joins Goldman Sachs and Ineos Executives in Tax Exodus

Iceland's first billionaire, Thor Björgólfsson, and other wealthy figures are leaving the UK for Italy amid changes to the non-dom tax regime. Explore the impact of Britain's new tax policies on high-net-worth individuals.

The Times of India

Iceland heats every home using energy from volcanoes, and almost all of its electricity comes from renewable sources, making it one of the world's cleanest energy systems

For most countries, volcanoes represent danger, destruction and uncertainty. In Iceland, they are also one of the nation's greatest assets. Sitting atop one of the world's most geologically active regions, the Nordic island has spent decades harnessing the heat beneath its surface to warm homes, generate electricity and reduce its…

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The biggest skywatching day of 2026 is coming. Here's what you'll see in North America and Europe

Whether you're in Spain, Iceland, the U.K. or North America, here's exactly what you'll see in the sky on Aug. 12 — and when to look.

The Guardian - UK

My holiday from hell: blizzards, black ice, a broken-down bus – would I ever make it to New York?

Flights were cancelled and we were told we’d be staying in Iceland for the night. But the hotel had no idea we were coming and people started screaming when I fell down, hard, on the ice

Bangkok Post

Oceania Cruises® spotlights 2027 Northern Europe itineraries

Thailand's rainy season need not dampen the spirit of discovery. Carried by the rhythm of the sea, a voyage through Northern Europe with Oceania Cruises ® unfolds fresh perspectives hidden on lands long known to the world, revealing their quieter beauty through nature, history and local culture.

The Independent UK

9 last-minute holidays to see the total solar eclipse

There is still time to book hotels, tours and festivals to witness the total solar eclipse

The Times of India

Iceland heats almost every home with volcanic heat, pumping naturally heated water from deep beneath its active volcanic landscape instead of burning coal, oil, or natural gas

Iceland harnesses Earth's natural heat for widespread geothermal energy. This system provides heating and hot water to nearly ninety percent of households. Geothermal energy also supports various industries and electricity generation in the country. The nation's long-term investment demonstrates a successful renewable energy transformation. Iceland's model offers valuable lessons for…

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