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Astronauts just gave the International Space Station a powerful upgrade
NASA and Canadian Space Agency astronauts completed a 7-hour spacewalk to install a new solar array on the International Space Station, marking the 100th U.S. spacewalk and another step in a major power system upgrade.
Physicists created a tiny universe and watched time emerge without a clock
Physicists created a miniature quantum system where time emerged naturally from particle behavior rather than an external clock, offering experimental evidence that time may not be fundamental to the universe.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are intensifying efforts to monitor the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a vast ocean current system that influences European climate and weather patterns, amid concerns it may be weakening.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Intense UK heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of climate policy priorities, with housing associations and policymakers balancing the need to cool homes against long-standing mitigation targets.
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In ‘Donkey Princess,’ a Young Royal Travels Through Worlds – and Film Genres – in Search of Love (Exclusive Trailer)
Chilean filmmakers Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña premiere their third feature film, Donkey Princess, at the Locarno Film Festival, following a princess who travels through parallel worlds to find love.
‘Sunday in the Park with George’ Producers Confirm Summer 2027 Show Will Go On ‘As Planned’ After Ariana Grande Exits
Ariana Grande has exited the London production of “Sunday in the Park with George” scheduled for summer 2027, but producers confirmed the Barbican show will proceed as planned with a new casting announcement forthcoming.
Former X Factor contestant Gabrielle Carrington denies murder
Gabrielle Carrington, a former X Factor finalist, has denied murdering social media influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska, who was struck by a car outside a London nightclub in April.
Sarajevo Unveils Open Air Program, Including Diego Luna’s ‘Ashes,’ ‘Minotaur’ and ‘No Good Men’
The Sarajevo Film Festival has announced its Open Air program, featuring films including Diego Luna’s Ashes, Paweł Pawlikowski’s Fatherland, and Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur at the festival held August 14-21.
Europe’s heatwave drives electricity prices to new highs as demand soars
European electricity prices soared to multi-year highs as a heatwave drove surging demand while power plant outages and reduced renewable generation tightened supply across the continent.
Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged
The British Chambers of Commerce director urges Andy Burnham to approve North Sea oil and gas extraction at Jackdaw and Rosebank to prevent job losses as the transition to renewable energy lags.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Great Britain’s grid operator faced allegations of downplaying power strain during a June heatwave, with whistleblowers claiming senior managers ordered staff to avoid creating audit trails and prioritized reputation protection over grid stability.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners have agreed to acquire FTSE 100 energy company DCC for £5.75bn, though the founder and major shareholders oppose the deal.
Sierra Club Urges Rejection of Meta’s Attempt to Use Minor Source Loophole
Sierra Club opposes Meta’s air permit revision for its Louisiana data center, arguing the project exceeds minor-source pollution limits and requires a more stringent major-source permit with mandatory public hearings.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan For Solar & Wind Is Huge
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan targets 370 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity across seven major bases during 2026–2030, alongside support for decentralized renewable energy projects.
Energy Storage Startup Nails $550M To Chase Fossil Fuels Away
Long-duration energy storage startup Antora Energy secured $550 million in Series C funding to expand production and deployment of its thermal battery systems across the United States.
Water Power Winners Emerge As Collegiate Competitions Surge
Cal Poly won the 2026 Hydropower Collegiate Competition while USC claimed victory in the Marine Energy competition, with a record 45 teams selected for 2027 competitions.