Total solar eclipse, vaccine controversy and coffee health benefits
From eclipse awe to vaccine debate, earthquake recovery and coffee’s benefits
Total eclipse enthusiasts, vaccine misinformation and the strong case for coffee
Last Wednesday, the only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed through northern Russia, the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic, parts of northeastern Portugal and northern Spain. If you caught the eclipse, it is advised to protect your eyes. Partial eclipses seen outside the path of totality should not be mistaken for a total eclipse, as the moment of actual 100% totality is incredibly rare and awe-inspiring.
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