Daily Mail NASA debunks viral claim that Earth will 'lose gravity' for seven seconds today

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The video addresses a trending and sensationalist conspiracy theory, leveraging public curiosity and the authority of NASA to provide a factual debunking. This combination of a viral topic and credible information likely drove engagement.

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The video debunks a viral claim that Earth's gravity will disappear for seven seconds today, August 12. NASA has stated that this is false, explaining that gravity is tied to the planet's mass and is not affected by solar eclipses.

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NASA has moved to quash a bizarre conspiracy theory claiming Earth’s gravity will disappear for seven seconds today, August 12, sending people and objects soaring into the air. The theory, which has spread across social media, falsely links the supposed event to a solar eclipse and even alleges the existence of a secret NASA program preparing for the fallout. NASA said Earth will not lose its gravity today, explaining that the force is tied to the planet’s mass and that a solar eclipse does not cause such an effect. #NASA #gravity #Science #solareclipse #viral