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Edition #117 · Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 2869 positive stories
Science & Breakthroughs

Solar eclipse inspires talk of Pac-man and Shinto myths

BBC News Science 2026-08-15
Solar eclipse inspires talk of Pac-man and Shinto myths

Thousands turned out to watch the solar eclipse in the South West; here's what they made of it.

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The science section covers breakthroughs in medicine, physics, biology, and technology. We surface discoveries that expand what humanity can do, from new treatments reaching clinical trials to engineering feats that seemed impossible a decade ago. Every link goes to the original publisher so you can read the full study or press release yourself.

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