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A total solar eclipse returns on August 12, 2026, ending the longest gap between such events in nearly three decades. This rare spectacle will be the first visible from mainland Europe since 1999. About 15.2 million people live in the path of totality, where the Moon will completely block the Sun.
Researchers tested a new way to 3D print tungsten carbide using additive manufacturing. This approach uses a laser and heated wire to build parts, which could reduce waste and lower production costs. The study, published in the International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials, showed this method preserves material strength.
An Acharya Nagarjuna University study found 29 of 73 trees on the Guntur road widening stretch can be transplanted. The remaining 44 trees are unsuitable for relocation due to termite damage. Municipal Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok said, "The civic body was committed to protecting the city’s green cover by relocating."
Thirteen-year-old Arika Kundu created LIGNEX to remove pesticides from food using discarded peanut shells. Her project earned a spot as a 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge finalist. Arika said she entered the competition to "turn it into a product that everyone can benefit from." Her simple tablets showed great results.
Astronomers are tracking a SpaceX rocket stage set to hit the moon on August 5 at 12:05 pm IST. The debris will strike the Einstein Crater at 8,700 km/hr. Bill Gray said, "By April, I was confident enough to announce that it would hit near the Einstein crater."
The Taiwan tree seekers group started their search in 2014 to find giant trees. In 2023, they identified an 84.1-meter-tall Taiwania fir, now the tallest in East Asia. The Indigenous Rukai people call these giants "The tree that hits the moon." Many old-growth forests survived because the terrain was inaccessible.
A study published in July by CSIR and NEERI found lead levels in seven vegetables grown on Delhi’s Yamuna floodplains exceeded safe limits. Researchers said, “spinach and brinjal, which is a matter of concern and requires regular monitoring.” While other metals stayed within limits, these two vegetables pose health risks.
Maha Metro and MSRDC will start a feasibility study for the Dive Ghat tunnel project. Collector Dudi said, “The twin tunnels will be underground structures.” One tunnel will carry Metro rail, while the other will handle traffic. This project aims to reduce travel time to the upcoming Purandar airport significantly.
A new study in Science Robotics showed that expressive humanoid robots lose human trust when they make everyday errors. Researchers used 50 people to test how Pepper, an emotional robot, influenced decisions. When the robot made mistakes, participants felt suspicious, and their brain activity showed a clear drop in trust.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called for nature-based solutions to build climate resilience on Monday. Speaking at an IUST conference, he said, "When we conserve and restore these natural systems, we are investing in a bright future." He urged experts to use modern technology and local knowledge to protect the Himalayas.
India will see an active southwest monsoon for the next two weeks as weather systems over the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal become favourable for widespread rainfall. Scientists said, "The evolving ocean and atmospheric conditions will be closely monitored," as they help determine how the 2026 monsoon season unfolds.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage will hit the Moon on August 5, 2026, at 5,400 mph. The impact near Einstein crater will create a 27-meter-wide crater. William Jo said, "Watching this one gives us a rare chance to open up ejecta-plume science." This crash will eject debris high.