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Science news — August 12, 2026

Science publications published on August 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  3. SciencePhysicsSci PolicyAstronomyPublic Health

    Rare Astronomical Event: Four Phenomena on August 12

    August 12, 2026, witnesses an extraordinary night in the sky with four rare astronomical phenomena occurring simultaneously: a solar eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower at its peak, a parade of six planets, and a new moon phase. The solar eclipse will be total in certain regions and partial in most, while the Perseids are expected to produce up to 100 meteors per hour. The six planets – Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune – will align, with some visible to the naked eye. The new moon will provide a darker sky for better observation.
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  6. ScienceRobotics

    Rare Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt Cartridges Discovered, to Auction

    A Wisconsin retro games store owner discovered nearly 100 copies of never-before-seen Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt cartridges, manufactured in 1993. Three of the cartridges are headed to auction this month, with potential values reaching millions. The cartridges were found in pristine condition and have been authenticated by PSA, with five receiving perfect scores of 10, a first for NES cartridges.
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  7. ScienceChinaMarketsEquities

    Sensex and Nifty Trade Volatile Amid Geopolitical Risks and Rising Crude Oil Prices

    Indian stock markets experienced volatility throughout the week, with the Sensex and Nifty indices fluctuating due to various factors. Key influences included the new closing auction mechanism (CAS), foreign portfolio investments (FPI), geopolitical risks, US inflation data, and rising crude oil prices. The Sensex closed at 78,542.44 on Monday, rose to 78,542.44 on Tuesday, and then fell to 77,966.35 by Friday, while the Nifty ended at 24,583.80 on Monday and closed at 24,435.95 on Friday.
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  10. ScienceSci PolicyPublic HealthHealthcare

    Fauci's Private Texts Reveal Vaccine Concerns for Pregnant Women He Didn't Disclose Publicly

    Newly released texts from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone show a discrepancy between his private and public statements regarding the COVID-19 vaccine's potential risks for pregnant women. While he acknowledged a theoretical health threat in private messages, he told the public there were no red flags. Senate investigators are reviewing his phone records as criticism mounts over his mixed messaging.
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