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'Project Anchor' Conspiracy Claims Earth Will Lose Gravity for Seven Seconds, NASA Responds

NASA has debunked the viral 'Project Anchor' conspiracy, which falsely claimed Earth would lose gravity for seven seconds. The agency explained the scientific impossibility of such an event.

International Business Times UK

White House appears to troll Trump on eclipse day with meme of president staring at the sun

The infamous image of Trump ignoring safety guidelines has long been a source of mockery

The Independent UK

Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe

Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and Greenland

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Totality! See incredible photos ofthe Aug. 12 total solar eclipse from across Europe

From Baily's Beads, a bright-pink prominence to awe-struck eclipse-watchers from across the European continent, check out these stunning images from yesterday's total solar eclipse.

LiveScience

In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the cause

During the Apollo missions, astronauts noted peculiar flashes of light occurring inside their spacecraft. These experiences were later attributed to energetic cosmic rays penetrating their vision. NASA played a pivotal role in investigating these occurrences, establishing a firm link between the light flashes and cosmic radiation. This foundational work is…

The Economic Times

Radiation-shielding vest aced Artemis I lunar test, could protect astronauts on moon and Mars missions

A radiation-shielding vest aced its Artemis I lunar test in 2022, suggesting that it could protect astronauts on long-duration missions to the moon or Mars.

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'Sir Isaac Newton is laughing': Memes flood social media after 7-second gravity blackout conspiracy theory fails during August 12 solar eclipse

NASA has put to rest rampant conspiracy theories surrounding a supposed gravity blackout on August 12, 2026. Claims of a covert project named Project Anchor orchestrating this event have been thoroughly debunked. The agency reassured the public that gravity is a constant influenced by Earth's mass and is not subject…

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On the ISS, astronauts see 16 sunrises every day as the station circles Earth, but their bodies refuse to follow the 90-minute cycle, forcing crews to stick to a familiar 24-hour routine despite living through multiple days and nights

Astronauts on the International Space Station experience sixteen sunrises daily. They follow a strict twenty-four-hour schedule, ignoring the rapid orbital cycles. Internal body clocks can mismatch with the external environment, affecting sleep patterns. Artificial lighting helps regulate astronauts' sleep and wakefulness cycles.

The Economic Times

Where Can I Watch the Total Solar Eclipse Today in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on 12 August 2026?

The 2026 total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, offering rare viewing opportunities. Iceland and Spain are the most accessible locations.

International Business Times UK

Sophie Adenot to become first Frenchwoman to walk in space: 'Fantastic news'

"I've got great news: on 18 August it'll be my turn to leave the Station," says Sophie Adenot. On the ISS since February, she is due to become France's first woman to walk in space.

Euronews

Who will miss the 12 August eclipse: geography, clouds or work

As the country prepares for its first total eclipse since 1912, many people will miss the experience: because of where they live, the weather, work shifts or simply to protect their eyesight.

Euronews

'You all know we’re not actually going to lose gravity for 7 seconds today right?': why the Weather Channel is reminding us that the eclipse doesn't zap gravity and the study that asked if it has any effect

Wait. There might be some effect?

TechRadar

7-second gravity blackout? NASA explains viral earth disaster claim

Viral posts falsely claimed Earth would experience a seven-second gravity blackout. Scientists confirmed this physics-bending anomaly is impossible due to Earth's mass. Astronomical events like eclipses do not affect planetary gravity significantly. Hypothetical scenarios show a gravity loss would eject the atmosphere. The hoax exploited public interest in celestial events…

The Economic Times

Astronomers find entirely new kind of object in space

‘Black hole star’ could explain one of the universe’s most enigmatic mysteries

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The Independent UK

Many Americans will see a partial solar eclipse today. The next one isn’t coming for a while

Don’t look at the eclipse with your eyes unless you want to risk permanent damage

The Economic Times

In 1961, a UCLA graduate student at JPL discovered how spacecraft could borrow speed from planetary gravity. Decades later, his gravity-assist technique produced a fuel-saving breakthrough that transformed deep-space exploration

In 1961, UCLA graduate student Michael Minovitch found a smarter way to move spacecraft through space. At JPL, he studied planetary gravity on his own time. His calculations showed how a spacecraft could use a planet’s motion to change speed and direction without burning fuel during the flyby. That breakthrough…

Tom’s Guide

How to photograph the solar eclipse without damaging your phone

Does photographing the solar eclipse damage your phone? Here's the truth.

Evening Standard

How can I watch the partial solar eclipse safely?

Looking directly at the eclipse can pose severe health risks.

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Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak time tonight: Best viewing times in India, UK, US, Australia and where to look in the sky

Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak time: Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August 2026, with viewing conditions described as ideal this year due to a new moon keeping skies dark. At its peak, the shower can produce up to 100…

Benzinga

Elon Musk Wants Moon Travel to Become Something ‘Anyone’ Can Do as Starship Targets 100-Ton Deliveries to the Lunar Surface

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk says he wants Moon travel to become accessible to "anyone" as the company’s Starship architecture is designed to deliver up to 100 tons of cargo directly to the lunar surface with on-orbit refueling.

Radio France Internationale

Total solar eclipse over Spain to draw millions of viewers across Europe

Large parts of north and central Spain, plus smaller parts of Portugal, Greenland and Iceland, will see a total solar eclipse on Wednesday – with the phenomenon also visible in the south of France. Starting near the North Pole before tracking south, the total eclipse will last up to two…

The Economic Times

Solar Eclipse Today August 12, 2026 Time: When, where and how to watch in US, Canada, Europe and other places

Where and when can watch the Solar eclipse: People in the US can watch the rare August 12 total solar eclipse online, even though totality will not be visible across the country. Alaska and 26 states will see a partial eclipse, while NASA's livestream will provide views of totality from…

The Independent UK

Scientists just released the biggest two-dimensional map of the universe

The map includes nearly four billion stars, galaxies, supernovae and other objects in space

LiveScience

Watch now! The Aug. 12 total solar eclipse has begun (live stream)

Today (Aug. 12), a total solar eclipse will swoop across a narrow path of totality, while millions of people in North America and Europe will be treated to a partial eclipse. Watch it live right here.

Space

NASA will chase the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse with balloons and a high-altitude jet

"Scientists can study the sun's corona in a way we can't from anywhere else in the solar system."

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