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    Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon

    UK team seeking to put suitcase-sized satellite in orbit around moon in search for 21cm line radio frequency signal
  • A kidney amniotic fluid organoid appears in shades of green on a black background, depicting clumps and swirls of tissue.

    Medical research
    ‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing

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    Archaeology
    ‘Real mummy’s curse’: health warning over growing trade in mummified human remains

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    ‘A tax on being thin’: only high earners make overall savings on food bills from weight-loss drugs

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    ‘The colander worked best!’ Guardian readers share their experience of the solar eclipse

  • Solar eclipse in SpainThe moon completely covers the sun during a total solar eclipse as seen from Arija, Spain, August 12, 2026. REUTERS/Borja Suarez

    Europe solar eclipse: millions watch rare spectacle across Spain, UK and Iceland – as it happened

  • Partial solar eclipse in Czech Republicepa13164402 Prague Castle is silhouetted against a partial solar eclipse in Prague, Czech Republic, 12 August 2026. A total solar eclipse will sweep across parts of Europe and the North Atlantic on 12 August, with the path of totality moving through Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and a small section of northeastern Portugal, while surrounding areas across Europe experience a partial solar eclipse, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). EPA/MARTIN DIVISEK

    Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe

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    double quotation markThe Fauci hearing was painful to watch. But we need answers on Covid-19’s origins

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  • A total solar eclipse is seen from Castronuevo de los Arcos, Spain, on 12 August 2026.

    The Guardian view on solar eclipses: moments of wonder that bring us together

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    Biology
    From toxic blooms to dead zones, how wildfires transform oceans and lakes

  • Illustration of the CosmoCube satellite with gold sails orbiting above a cratered moon

    Space
    Scientists hope to shed light on young universe by using far side of the moon

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    Genetics
    Max’s heart stopped while playing basketball. It was a case of 'sudden cardiac arrest' – video

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Did you solve it? Are you a match for the world’s smartest teen?

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Can you solve it? Are you a match for the world’s smartest teen?

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    Alex Bellos's Monday puzzle
    Did you solve it? Do you think like a physicist?

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  • On August 12, the moon will pass in front of the sun, completely obscuring it in a solar eclipse. According to Nasa, parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia and Portugal will experience a total solar eclipse. In the UK, there will be a partial eclipse, with up to 96% of the sun covered, the deepest eclipse the country has seen since 1999.But no matter where you’re hoping to watch from, it’s important to protect your eyes. The Guardian’s Sarah Ann Harris explains.

    How to safely watch the solar eclipse

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