That heat moved into the southern hemisphere. It has now affected more than half the world’s coral including in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and in coastlines in Tanzania, Mauritius, Brazil, Pacific islands, as well as in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Source link

A multidisciplinary team has been given a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa prepare to study the Moon’s surface. The LASSIE (Legged Autonomous Surface Science in Analog Environments) Project is formed by professionals from Nasa, Texas A&M University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Temple University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Source link

The brightest burst of light ever recorded was caused by a supernova, but that prompts new questions. Source link

The reservoir that provides around 70% of water in Colombia’s capital is at less than 17% capacity. Source link

Officials finalise a new federal rule for drinking water – designed to protect people from toxic substances. Source link

Satellite images reveal the impact of the long drought on one of the country’s main water sources. Source link

Image source, Getty Images By Ruth Comerford BBC News A total solar eclipse is set to span North America on Monday – from Mexico to the very eastern tip of Canada. The astronomical phenomenon will be less dramatic in the UK, but a partial eclipse could be visible in some parts of the country. What

Forecasters predict heavy cloud cover in some places, but better viewing conditions elsewhere. Source link

If you are not lucky enough to live along the route in North America, you can still follow its journey here. Source link

People who counted plastic waste for a week want to go plastic-free, but say it costs too much. Source link