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BBC News - Science

Volunteers work to reopen city's old observatory -- Newchapel Observatory was considered revolutionary when it was built in the 1960's.

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Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe -- More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse -- On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

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Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival' -- Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

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We should smile at our dogs - a new scientific study reveals why -- Scientists have worked out what is going on inside a dog's brain when it sees a human smiling or scowling.

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Marmots facing money troubles turn to OnlyFans -- A Colorado lab researching the ground-squirrels comes up with an innovative way to raise money after funding cuts.

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Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet? -- A rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater - but why haven't images been released yet?

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See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet -- New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.

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31 Jul 2026 -- Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed -- An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum. -- 31 Jul 2026

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