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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
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
January birthstone: The colorful garnet gemstone
Garnets, the January birthstone, are often thought to be red gemstones. But they also come in yellow, green, orange, brown and black.
January 3, 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
How to photograph a solar eclipse, with Alan Dyer
Get tips on how to photograph a solar eclipse with author and astrophotographer Alan Dyer. Use these tips for the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse.
January 1, 2024
Why does the New Year begin on January 1?
Why does the New Year begin on January 1? The tradition stems from the festival of Janus, the Roman god of past and future.
December 29, 2023
X-37B spaceplane launched atop SpaceX Falcon Heavy
The Space Force X-37B spaceplane launched Thursday, December 28, 2023. The reusable craft is carrying experiments and test equipment on its latest mission.
December 29, 2023
Apollo 8 Earthrise photo anniversary, December 24
The iconic "Earthrise photo," taken Christmas Eve, 1968, from Apollo 8 during its orbit of the moon, helped launch the environmental movement.
December 23, 2023
The Wright brothers succeeded 120 years ago
Check out one of the world's most famous photos. It shows the Wright brothers and the 1st true airplane flight on December 17, 1903.
December 17, 2023
