Space & Astronomy: NASA published a new map for the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse, showing totality across eastern Greenland and western Iceland, plus a partial eclipse across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Climate Science: New research on the North Atlantic “cold blob” suggests the ocean is transporting less heat into the region, with potential knock-on effects for weather patterns in Europe and beyond. Iceland Glaciers: Reports say Iceland’s largest outlet glaciers are retreating faster than expected, underscoring accelerating ice loss. Biotech & Pharma (Iceland-linked): SERB Pharmaceuticals completed acquisition of EU/UK/Norway/Iceland rights to Idefirix® (imlifidase), a transplant-enabling therapy, while Oculis is set to update its late-stage neuro-ophthalmic pipeline at an upcoming ophthalmology conference. Health & Environment: IQAir’s 2026 air-quality rankings name Pakistan the most polluted country and highlight that only a small share of monitored cities meet WHO PM2.5 limits. Travel Tech & Borders: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing major delays at European airports, with Iceland included in the Schengen-area list affected by biometric checks. Energy & Industry: Ukraine’s energy sector drew nearly EUR 2 billion across dozens of agreements at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, focused on restoring and modernizing power infrastructure. Geothermal: A guest editorial argues next-generation geothermal systems and high-temperature drilling are essential for scaling clean power.