The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias has restored a 120-year-old telescope that observed the 1905 total solar eclipse. It will return to scientific use during the eclipse on 12 August in Palencia, bridging 19th-century astronomy with modern digital technology.
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A reflective walk in Santa Cruz de Tenerife traces the route from the tobacco shop run by poet Domingo López Torres to the Franco monument and the Fyffes concentration camp. Ninety years on, the city still honours the dictator who had him killed.
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The Canary Islands are set to witness a spectacular total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, visible as a partial eclipse from the archipelago. Discover the best viewing spots, expert-led events and safety advice to make the most of this rare celestial phenomenon.
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The Teide has been showing signs of activity for a decade, but in recent months something has changed. We look at the seismic pulses, the tiny ground deformation, and whether any of this points to an eruption any time soon.
What’s happening beneath the Teide right now? Read More »
The fishing cofradía of Punta del Hidalgo has finally secured the transfer of its port facilities after years of campaigning. This marks a new chapter for sustainable fishing in Tenerife, with plans to create a marine reserve and secure a future for the sector’s young fishermen.
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Scientists at the IAC have used La Palma’s supercomputer to predict how the solar corona will appear during the total solar eclipse on 12 August. The simulation will be tested against real observations to investigate the mysterious coronal heating problem and improve space weather forecasting.
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August is the perfect month to look up at the sky in the Canary Islands, with the 2026 calendar featuring a historic total solar eclipse, the spectacular Perseid meteor shower, and the beautiful Sturgeon Moon. Discover the key dates and best viewing spots across the archipelago for these unmissable celestial events.
August astronomy in the Canary Islands: solar eclipse, Perseids and more Read More »
The Canary Islands government has approved a major new forest plan, replacing a document from 1999, to tackle the growing threat of wildfires driven by climate change. The 21-year strategy focuses on fire prevention, active forest management, and sustainable resource use across all islands. Nearly 39 million euros have been invested in new helicopters, drones, and specialist equipment to boost firefighting and prevention efforts.
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The Buck Moon lights up Canarian skies on 29 July 2026. Find out the exact time to witness this celestial event and the best Starlight viewpoints for optimal observation across the islands.
Buck Moon 2026: Best time to see it in the Canary Islands Read More »
A doctoral thesis by marine biologist Patricia Asensio has discovered that the humble chicharro, a fish commonly found in Tenerife waters, contains unique antibodies with remarkable medical potential. The proteins, known as piscidins, have demonstrated the ability to combat up to five types of tumour with reduced toxicity and treat bacterial infections with low risk of resistance.
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