A solar eclipse: Top 5 tips for photographers

Are you hoping to get some great pics of the April 8 total solar eclipse? Here are 5 tips from NASA to help you capture some memories of this precious event.

Major bridge collapse in Baltimore, 6 presumed dead

There was a bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, yesterday, and rescue operations are ongoing. A container ship struck one of the bridge supports.

Fake eclipse glasses polluting marketplace, astronomers warn

With the total solar eclipse approaching, counterfeit and fake eclipse glasses are polluting the marketplace. Here's how to make sure you get the right thing.

Happy Pi Day! Find ways to celebrate here

March 14 is Pi Day, an annual mathematical event for science lovers. Here's how to celebrate and take part in the NASA Pi Day Challenge!

Daylight saving time: 10 tips to make it easier

Do you think daylight saving time is a good idea? Whether you like it or not, here are some handy tips on how to cope with the time change in the spring.

Do you want to be an astronaut? NASA is hiring!

Would you like to be an astronaut? NASA is hiring! Learn what the qualifications and requirements are and find a link to the application here.

Crew-8 launches successfully, headed to ISS

The 4 space-goers in NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station lifted off successfully Sunday night. They will dock with ISS on March 5.

How to know your eclipse glasses are safe

Unscrupulous companies are printing ISO certification labels on fake eclipse glasses. Check here for reputable vendors from the American Astronomical Society.

March birthstone: March babies have 2

Happy birthday to all you March babies. Take your pick: your March birthstone can be the blue aquamarine or red-speckled bloodstone.

Why do we need a leap year? And happy February 29!

Every 4 years is a leap year. So 2024 has a leap day, February 29. But why? Julius Caesar presented a solar calendar to keep the seasons in line.