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Watch year’s 1st spacewalk on Friday
Two ISS astronauts will perform the 1st spacewalk of 2017 on Friday, January 6. Live TV coverage starts at 5:30 a.m. EST (1030 UTC). The spacewalk begins at 7 a.m. EST (1200 UTC).
January 5, 2017
How your brain plays tricks on your eyes
Your eyes aren't always telling the truth, thanks to your brain. Fun video from the guys at AsapSCIENCE.
January 4, 2017
New app identifies birds from photos
Snap a pic, and the (free) Merlin Bird Photo ID app will identify the bird. Once downloaded, it can go anywhere bird-watchers go, even places without cell service or Wi-Fi.
January 4, 2017
Will I see the northern lights tonight?
Answers to commonly asked questions about seeing one of nature's wonders: the aurora borealis or northern lights.
January 4, 2017
Lucky New Year’s foods
Lucky New Year's foods in the U.S. South and around the world. Happy 2017!
December 31, 2016
Today in science: Johannes Kepler
While trying to solve the mystery of the planets' motions, Johannes Kepler made several false starts, then ultimately discovered 3 profound truths.
December 27, 2016
Bailey the unknown reindeer
Like dogs? Celebrate Christmas? Don't miss this classic video Christmas greeting from Bailey the unknown reindeer.
December 24, 2016
Winter solstice at Stonehenge
Stonehenge is carefully aligned on a sight-line that points to the winter solstice sunset, but, this year as in most recent years, the revelry began before sunrise.
December 21, 2016
How likely is a white Christmas?
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Here's the historic probability for one, in the U.S.
December 15, 2016
Did Ice Age hunters burn Europe’s forests?
Large-scale forest fires started by prehistoric hunter-gatherers are probably the reason Europe is not more densely forested, says a new study.
December 14, 2016
