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The Latest Breaking News from Venus

Serena Williams is finding new mentors in the VC chapter of her career—and is learning how to be one herself

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Two eclipses and meteor showers – NASA offers simple guide to shooting August’s massive schedule of must-not-miss astrophotography events

From solar and lunar eclipses to meteor showers, August 2026 is a big month for astrophotography: here’s a summary of NASA’s top tips for enjoying the spectacles

Digital Camera World

When ICE Detained Two Iranian Sisters, an L.A. Pastor Answered the Call

Refugees fleeing persecution only to be swept up by ICE win support of congregation, including some who voted for Trump.

Capital & Main

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13 amazing things to see during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12

The solar corona is the ultimate sight during a total solar eclipse, but there'll be a chance to see much more on Aug. 12, 2026.

Space

Total eclipse, shooting stars, and the Milky Way: Why Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatching for years

A solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, Venus at dichotomy and the Milky Way at its annual best will create one of 2026's best days for skywatching.

LiveScience

The night sky is changing this August — here's which planets to watch

Venus dominates the evening sky while Mercury and Jupiter stage a beautiful dawn pairing you won't want to miss.

Space

Astrophotography in August 2026: a solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower headline a packed month for stargazers

Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month

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In 2010, a 36-minute routine telescope session captured hidden giant rings in Venus' atmosphere: Archived images reveal mysterious planet-wide atmospheric waves after 16 years

In 2010, astronomers captured 36 minutes of Venus imagery while waiting for sunset in the Canary Islands. The data sat forgotten in archives for over a decade. Now, Dutch scientists re-analyzed those old files using polarized light filters. What did they find? Giant, planetwide concentric rings hiding in Venus's upper…

The Economic Times

July's full Buck Moon leads a mini planet parade through the summer sky tonight

The July full moon rises tonight with Venus, Saturn Mercury and Mars!

Space

ISS meets Venus in incredible daylight photo | Space photo of the day for July 28, 2026

An astrophotographer captured a breathtaking scene as the International Space Station zoomed by Venus in the daytime sky.

Space

In 781, a Maya scientist signed a mathematical formula—1,200 years later, archaeologists finally learned his name

Sak Tahn Waax, a Maya mathematician-astronomer, authored a complex formula in AD 781. This inscription tracked celestial movements and Maya calendar cycles with precision. The discovery reveals advanced scientific calculations centuries before later Maya codices. It highlights intellectual authorship being valued and recognized by name. This finding reshapes understanding of…

The Economic Times

The Perseid meteor shower starts this week. Here's why you should look up now

The Perseid meteor shower begins on July 17 alongside two others, making "shooting stars" likely any night this month and next.

Space

'Shared cosmic experience': 'Potentially hazardous' asteroid Apophis could be visible to 90% of Earth's population during ultraclose 2029 flyby, new maps reveal

Researchers predict that up to 7.6 billion people will be able to see the potentially hazardous asteroid Apophis fly past Earth on April 13, 2029. The skyscraper-size space rock will come closer than some satellites, making it clearly visible to the naked eye.

LiveScience

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.

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Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' billionaire widow Laurene grew up lower middle class, couldn't afford a single holiday, but now spends summers aboard her $120 million superyacht

Laurene Powell Jobs navigated financial hardships during her childhood in rural New Jersey. She accumulated significant wealth through her investments in Apple and Disney after settling her student loans. Her first venture, Terravera, emphasized organic food and eco-friendly principles. While Apple faced initial economic challenges, it eventually soared in profitability.…

The Conversation

The mystery behind what killed Botticelli’s muse: has a 550-year-old medical case been solved?

Simonetta Vespucci is probably one of the most painted women of the Italian Renaissance. Sandro Botticelli is widely believed to have used her as his model for Venus, and she appears, transformed and idealised, across several of his most famous works.

The Conversation

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

The Guardian - UK

Young crescent moon to meet Venus in evening twilight

Alignment will be one of the prettiest naked-eye sights of the month, if the sky is clear

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Linda Noskova battles back against Karolina Muchova to win Wimbledon title

Noskova becomes the third woman from the Czech Republic to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish in the last four years.

Inverse

'Star City' Ending Explained: Will There Be A Season 2 Of Apple's Sci-Fi Spinoff?

With its finale episode, 'Star City' seems like this part of the 'For All Mankind' story is over.

Space

Venus takes center stage with 2 easy-to-see sky shows this July. Here's when and where to look

Venus pairs up with Regulus on July 9 before meeting a slender crescent moon on July 17.

Space

Revolutionary rocket engine company Venus Aerospace raises $91 million to scale design

Venus Aerospace has raised $91 million to further develop the company's rotating detonation rocket engine and plans to bring its designs from testing to production across multiple applications.

Space

Earth may survive the sun's death after all, new study suggests

When the sun swells into a red giant about 5 billion years from now, Earth may escape being swallowed by the dying star, a new study suggests.

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Can Chanting Mantras During Pregnancy Benefit Mother and Baby?

Pregnancy changes almost everything your body, your emotions, your routine, and even the way you think. Amid doctor appointments, healthy meals, and endless advice from family and friends, many expecting mothers turn to something much simpler for comfort: prayer and mantra chanting. Passed down through generations, this spiritual practice is…

The Independent UK

This Week in History: From Wimbledon glory to Bin Laden’s ultimatum

Explore how major events between 6 and 12 July were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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