Astronomy

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Lebanon, N.J., at 10:23 A.M. EDT. Shaking was felt over a broad area, including parts of New York State, Pennsylvania and Connecticut

The U.S. has never had as much wind, solar and hydropower. But experts say it’s not enough to meet future electricity demand

You might have your eclipse-viewing plans all worked out, but have you thought about all the other things you might need?

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For many years, binary star research has been as neglected as an old Tamagotchi. But now, the Gaia space telescope is leading a resurgence in interest in binary star systems.

NASA scientists will study the April 8 total solar eclipse using special jet airplanes.

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As a total solar eclipse crosses North America, seven people in space will see the spectacle from orbit. At the same time, more than 30 astronauts will be at events celebrating the sight.

David Dunning explains how people can avoid overestimating their own knowledge, a psychological bias called the Dunning-Kruger effect

Some amount of chatbot hallucination is inevitable. But there are ways to minimize it

The upcoming total solar eclipse is April 8, and if you're looking for a last-minute deal on safe glasses to view the event, you're in luck.

Periodical cicadas have a clever hack to help them figure out when to emerge after more than a decade underground

Mathematics suggested that time travel is physically possible – and Kurt Gödel proved it. Mathematician Karl Sigmund explains how the polymath did it

Mathematics suggested that time travel is physically possible – and Kurt Gödel proved it. Mathematician Karl Sigmund explains how the polymath did it

The depiction of the climate crisis as a cliff—once we fall off the edge, it’s game over—is nonsense

To make the most of any total solar eclipse, put down your gadgets and bask in one of our solar system’s most glorious spectacles

Diving at One Tree Island in one of the most highly protected parts of the Great Barrier Reef reveals the shocking extent of the latest mass bleaching event

Diving at One Tree Island in one of the most highly protected parts of the Great Barrier Reef reveals the shocking extent of the latest mass bleaching event

All you need to know about how to observe our local star, the sun, safely.

Can cultivating positive behaviours and tweaking our lifestyles lead to healthier, happier lives – even longer lives? Discover the daily choices that may make the difference in a fascinating new book

Can cultivating positive behaviours and tweaking our lifestyles lead to healthier, happier lives – even longer lives? Discover the daily choices that may make the difference in a fascinating new book