Eclipse Frenzy in Spain: Up to 400 euros for a night in a hostel
In the coming days, northern Spain is expecting a massive influx of visitors: about half a million additional tourists are expected for Wednesday evening’s total solar eclipse.
New record: Mediterranean Sea water reaches 33.2 degrees celsius
A buoy near Sa Dragonera, west of the Spanish island of Mallorca, recorded a sea surface temperature of 33.2 °C, possibly the highest ever measured in the open Mediterranean Sea. This was reported by Aemet, the Spanish meteorological service, which recorded the temperature at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.
SpaceX rocket crashes on the moon
A used upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed into the Moon on Wednesday morning. This impact is not considered dangerous, but it may offer scientists a rare opportunity to study an impact on the Moon.
Botox to save baby's life in Belgium
A London mother underwent groundbreaking surgery in the United States to help her unborn son, Theo, even before he was born. Doctors corrected a serious birth defect in utero in which the intestines grow outside the body, a condition known as gastroschisis.
Child dies during experimental gene editing in China: Investigation launched
A leading Chinese medical university, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, is investigating the death of a young girl in an experimental gene-editing trial conducted last year at its affiliated Xinhua Hospital and led by a prominent expert, Qiu Zilong.
Why are tigers losing their stripes in India?
And suddenly, the tiger loses its stripes. Find out why nature restoration may cause this jungle icon to go black.
Trump doesn’t want Chinese humanoid robots: “Unacceptable risk to National Security”
The United States is banning the import of new Chinese humanoid robots. “An unacceptable risk to our national security,” officials say.
Europe chooses Polish hornet that puts Moscow within range
Poland has opened a production line for the Hornet, a domestically developed long-range attack drone described as Poland’s answer to the Iranian Shahed. The facility in Sochaczew, west of Warsaw, is a joint venture between the state-run ITWL and the Boryszew industrial group.
Intestinal parasite already made thousands of Americans sick: Taco Bell not to blame
The United States is dealing with a notable outbreak of the intestinal parasite Cyclospora this summer, and the source remains unknown for now. What began with infections in Michigan has since spread to 41 states, with thousands of confirmed cases and even more suspected cases, according to recent CDC figures.
Many people spotted a large fireball over the Netherlands
On Friday evening, a striking fireball was visible in the sky in various parts of the Netherlands. This led to remarkable images and reactions on social media. The light phenomenon was reported from Amsterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Emmen, Vlieland, and Zwolle, among other places.