Iceland runs almost entirely on geothermal and hydro power, making it a magnet for energy-hungry data centers and crypto mining. Subsea cables link the island to Europe and North America.
At the same time, the Reykjanes peninsula's eruptions keep geoscience and infrastructure resilience in the headlines. Iceland stories often touch Energy & Environment and Infrastructure & Networks.
Millions across Europe witnessed the first total solar eclipse in Spain in over a century, with totality visible from Spain to Iceland and partial darkness across western Europe.
On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse sweeps across Greenland, Iceland and Spain, the first visible from mainland Spain since 1905, with NASA and ESA offering guidance and events.
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak on August 12-13, offering dark skies thanks to a new moon, while a total solar eclipse and six-planet parade add to the celestial spectacle.
The European Commission and SpaceRISE have signed the agreement for IRIS², a 348-satellite constellation using 5G NTN, as Europe counters US space dominance.
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids both peak on the night of July 30-31, but a nearly full moon will dim the view. Skywatchers can look forward to the Perseids and a total solar eclipse in August.