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Why is the 2024 Lunar New Year so late? Blame the moon
The reason the 2024 Lunar New Year falls so late is the date of new moon and how it aligns with spring in the Chinese calendar.
February 9, 2024
The April 8 eclipse is part of Saros 139. What does that mean?
Enjoy the April 8 eclipse as you witness the 30th of 71 member eclipses in the illustrious procession known as Saros 139. Learn more here.
February 8, 2024
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to cut 8% of workforce this week
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory - for decades a leader in robotic exploration of the planets in our solar system - will cut 8% of its workforce this week.
February 7, 2024
Can beavers revitalize California’s mountains and meadows?
Officials in California are relocating beavers (Castor canadensis) to help improve the state's mountain environment and waterways.
January 17, 2024
The strange story of the grave of Copernicus
Nicholas Copernicus was the astronomer who, five centuries ago, explained that Earth revolves around the sun, rather than vice versa. A true Renaissance man.
January 14, 2024
Why pee is yellow and how that keeps us healthy
A recent study revealed that bilirubin reductase is why pee is yellow. Learn more about the discovery and why yellow can be a sign of good health.
January 14, 2024
When does Friday the 13th have a full moon? Next one is 2049
Want to see some dates when a Friday the 13th and a full moon fall on the same day? Here are past and future Friday the 13ths with full moons.
January 13, 2024
NASA to unveil the X-59, an experimental supersonic jet
The X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without creating a super-loud sonic boom. You can see it on January 12, 2024.
January 12, 2024
5 solar eclipses that changed our view of the world
Throughout history, total solar eclipses have blazed a path for science. Learn more about 5 solar eclipses that changed our view of the world.
January 9, 2024
Mighty earthquake rocks Japan. Coastal areas evacuated
Mighty earthquake rocks Japan! The earthquake measured magnitude 7.5 according to USGS. It struck Japan on Monday afternoon, local time, prompting strong tsunami warnings.
January 1, 2024
