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Energy Sci news — August 1, 2026

Publications tagged with Energy Sci published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

29 publications

  5. WorldEuropeEarthEnergy Sci

    Total Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026

    On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, the north of Spain, and a small area of northeastern Portugal. The Moon will completely cover the Sun for about two minutes, causing the sky to darken in broad daylight and allowing the observation of the solar corona. NASA reminds that it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without appropriate protection, even when the eclipse is partial. Certified ISO 12312-2 glasses are the only recommended protection.
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  6. WorldEarthEnergy SciClimate

    Super El Niño to Intensify, Impact Global Climate

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared an El Niño advisory due to unusually high temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. This El Niño is predicted to be 'very strong', potentially rivaling historic events like those in 1982-1983 and 1997-1998. The World Meteorological Organization warns that it will intensify between August and October, leading to above-average heat, disruption of precipitation patterns, and increased stress on agricultural systems globally.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastChinaEnergy Sci

    Indian Oil Boosts Spot Crude Purchases Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions

    Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) significantly increased its spot crude oil purchases in the April-June quarter due to supply disruptions in the Middle East, primarily caused by the US-Iran conflict. This marked a departure from IOC's traditional procurement strategies. Despite higher crude costs, IOC reported its highest-ever first-quarter crude throughput, with fuel sales and market share also increasing.
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  14. ScienceEnergy Sci

    Full-Color Night Vision Goggles Developed

    Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology have created a full-color night vision goggle. Unlike traditional night-vision devices that display infrared as shades of green, this new technology translates different infrared wavelengths into distinct parts of the visible spectrum, providing a more natural vision experience. The device combines mercury telluride colloidal quantum dots and a dual-layer OLED to achieve this conversion.
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  17. ScienceEnergy Sci

    Fire Clouds: How Large Fires Create Thunderstorms

    Large-scale fires can create pyrocumulus-nimbostratus clouds, also known as fire thunderstorms or 'fire clouds'. These clouds form due to intense heat from fires, causing vertical movement of hot air and water vapor, leading to condensation and electrical discharges. The resulting lightning can cause new fire spots, making fires more difficult to control. These phenomena have been observed in recent fires in France and previously in Portugal. The climate crisis contributes to the spread of these fires.
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  21. ScienceEarthEnergy Sci

    Ice Age Humans Preferred Hunting Female Woolly Mammoths

    A study published in Current Biology analyzed the DNA of over 500 woolly mammoth bones, revealing that Ice Age humans selectively hunted female mammoths. The findings show a stark contrast in sex ratio between natural deaths and human-associated sites, with females dominating the latter. The reasons behind this preference remain unclear, but it could be due to herd behavior or predictable movement patterns. The study also identified the first case of X0/XX mosaicism in an extinct species.
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  22. ScienceSemiconductorsAIEnergy Sci

    Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics 2

    Google DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics 2, an advanced AI model that enables robots to control their entire bodies, perform complex tasks, collaborate with other robots, and adapt to new environments. The system, which includes the Gemini Robotics ER 2 reasoning model and the Gemini Robotics On-Device 2 for offline use, allows robots to walk, crouch, manipulate objects, and perform delicate tasks like tying knots and sealing bags. It also enables multi-robot collaboration and improves safety features.
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    Turkish Scientists Study Arctic Climate Change

    Turkish scientists, including Professor Dr. Denizhan Vardar and Özkan Özel, conducted research on climate change in the Arctic. They used underwater robots and drones to examine living organisms on the seabed and studied ice melt rates over three years at Svalbard Island. The 6th National Arctic Scientific Research Expedition involved 12 scientists from Turkey and three foreign researchers, focusing on global climate change, marine ecosystems, and satellite navigation.
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