Producing solar power at night

Scientists have developed a new prototype of nighttime solar cells that can produce electricity at night through a radiative cooling mechanism.

More essential coronavirus links: March 17-23

A roundup of information from physicians, scientists and journalists, from March 17 to 23, 2020.

Cheery thoughts for a scary time

Some astronomy thoughts to distract you from quarantine life under the coronavirus plague, from Guy Ottewell.

Submit your #SocialDistanceSelfie

How're you doing out there? We want to see you and hear from you! Post your selfie at EarthSky Facebook, or at EarthSky Community Photos, or in the comments section of this post.

A Chinese perspective on spring

In Chinese thought, spring is associated with the direction east, the sunrise direction as Earth spins us toward the beginning of each new day.

Watch 2 penguins explore closed Chicago aquarium

You'll love this video of a couple of penguins openly exploring Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, closed due to COVID-19.

Explore the universe from home

Explore NASA's online activities, e-books, podcasts and other content.

Social distancing: What it is and why it’s the best tool to fight coronavirus

With no vaccines or treatments, the fight against coronavirus comes down to this behavioral technique. A physician explains how it works.

Ancient humans in India survived Toba super-volcano eruption

The Toba super-volcano eruption 74,000 years ago was 5,000 times larger than that of Mount St. Helens. Somehow, ancient human populations in India survived it.

Top tips for feeding wild birds

It's OK to feed wild birds. Here are some tips for doing it the right way from a wildlife ecologist.