It's Friday and we have lots of news for you, starting with the viral claim that the world "will go dark" on August 2nd. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately) this will only happen on August 2nd, 2027, two years from now, as what we're calling the "eclipse of the century" is coming.
In other news, lawmakers and NASA employees protest the mass layoffs and proposed budget cuts for the space agency, Spain is offering 400 million euros to revive Thirty Meter Telescope as Trump proposes shutting it down, and cosmic rays dominate "Fantastic Four." We have all that and more for your daily read.
As it's Friday, we also have our weekly roundup of what some of our staff are reading/playing/watching as you kick back and recharge.
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It's Friday, which means it's time to kick back, recharge and dive into something stellar. Whether you're looking to unwind with a mind-bending sci-fi series or lose yourself in a video game, we've got you covered. Here's what the Space.com team is enjoying this weekend: our latest recs to inspire, entertain, and fuel your curiosity about the universe.
Anthony Wood, Skywatching Writer: "I'm playing Death Stranding 2 because tt's a Kojima title that wrestles with the disconnected nature of a post apocalyptic humanity, loss and the concept of an afterlife. I'm also playing Dark Deity because sometimes you just need to get away from Death Stranding 2."
Ian Stokes, Entertainment Channel Editor: "I'm playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 aka what if France made a JRPG and it slapped...Also been playing a bit of Void Crew, which is more space-related. Sea of Thieves in space in a Temu version of the Warhammer 40K universe."
Monisha Ravisetti, Astronomy Channel Editor: "Blue Prince is a game that's simultaneously cozy and cerebral. Sometimes, you'll just want to sip some tea and quietly explore the world --- others, you'll find yourself sweating and vigorously jotting down notes in your notebook to solve a puzzle that has started to enter your dreams. The concept is so unique and well done; I never want it to end!"
