Space Weather & Aurora: A strong geomagnetic storm watch is in place across parts of the northern U.S. and the UK, with the Northern Lights potentially visible farther south than usual after recent solar flares and coronal mass ejections—though cloud and light pollution could spoil views. Ocean Monitoring Under Threat: The U.S. plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, removing 900+ deep-sea instruments that have tracked currents, climate signals and marine ecosystems, including the Irminger Sea between Greenland and Iceland—while the EU says it will boost its own ocean observation efforts. Iceland Climate Reality Check: Iceland’s “mosquito-free” status has ended after the first recorded mosquito finding (Culiseta annulata) in Kiðafell, raising questions about how warming conditions are reshaping local ecosystems. Glaciers in Focus: The documentary Time and Water keeps Iceland’s melting-glacier story in the spotlight, linking the loss of “dead ice” to broader climate change and human memory. Local Life Disruption: Icelandair’s pilot labor dispute is still unresolved, with the prime minister declining to comment as flight disruptions continue. Geothermal & Energy: A geothermal conference push highlights growing global momentum for clean heat from Earth, with Kenya’s World Geothermal Congress bid underscoring the sector’s shifting center of gravity.