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Media we love: The Big Ones, a book review
The Big Ones by Lucy Jones looks at some of history's most destructive natural events, how they changed our world and ways to prepare and recover.
April 12, 2024
How the ancients explained eclipses: gods, dragons and more
Learn how some of the ancients explained eclipses, from gods and goddesses to hungry animals to the glimmers of early science.
April 6, 2024
Is the rare New Jersey earthquake related to the eclipse?
Conspiracy theorists are imagining a connection between yesterday's New Jersey earthquake and Monday's solar eclipse. The quake and the craziness here.
April 6, 2024
A total solar eclipse provides engagement opportunities
A total solar eclipse touches on several disciplines of knowledge, including different cultures and their interpretations of eclipses throughout history.
April 4, 2024
US wants a standard moon time, for new Space Race
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on Tuesday directed NASA to create a unified standard moon time by the end of 2026.
April 3, 2024
International Dark Sky Week is April 2 to 8
Celebrate dark night skies and limit light pollution by raising awareness with International Dark Sky Week, April 2 to 8, 2024. Find global events here.
April 2, 2024
Can we use science to make ourselves happier?
Is it possible to use science to learn how to be happy? If so, what does it take? Just like physical fitness, it turns out the answer is keeping healthy habits.
April 2, 2024
Comet Hale-Bopp closest to the sun 27 years ago today
27 years ago on April 1, 1997, Comet Hale-Bopp was at perihelion, its closest point to the sun. This comet was widely seen from the Northern Hemisphere.
April 1, 2024
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.
March 28, 2024
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.
March 27, 2024
