The Curiosity Desk

August 12, 2026 

First up, Sky & Telescope’s Kelly Beatty tells us about the incoming solar eclipse, he's live on the scene in Alcaniz, Spain. This is the first solar eclipse mainland Europe has seen in 27 years. 

Then, the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown made two separate whale rescues off the coast of Massachusetts last week. We’ll talk about the work of their Marine Animal Entanglement Response Program with Executive Director Anne-Marie Runfola. 

Finally, CFP Jennifer Lane breaks down all you need to know when you’re looking to buy a car.