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Sci Policy news — August 12, 2026

Publications tagged with Sci Policy published on August 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. 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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  2. WorldChinaSci PolicyEducation

    Russia Proposes New University Admission Scheme Combining EGE and Olympiad Results

    In Russia, a new scheme for university admissions is being proposed. The Public Chamber suggests considering both Unified State Exam (EGE) results and achievements in subject-specific olympiads. Instead of relying solely on EGE results or olympiad victories, a 'EGE plus victory in olympiads' approach is being considered. While scoring 100% on the EGE is no easier than winning an olympiad, the number of olympiads considered for university admissions could be reduced.
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  3. SocietyCorruptionResignationSci PolicyFraud

    Former Lawyers of Blogger Alexandra Mitroshina Sentenced to Four Years in Prison Each for Fraud

    The Moscow City Court has sentenced former lawyers Olga Goltsova and Alyona Volkhova to four years in prison each for defrauding blogger Alexandra Mitroshina of 41 million rubles. They were taken into custody immediately after the verdict. The prosecution had requested 6 years for Volkhova and 5.5 years for Goltsova, along with fines and a ban on practicing law. Mitroshina and her current lawyer asked the court not to impose real imprisonment on the former lawyers.
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  4. 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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