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Humans Find Total Eclipses Startling. What about a Komodo Dragon?
Eclipses can affect animals, and biologists are preparing to see what happens during totality on April 8.
These Cold War–Era Jets Will Chase the Eclipse to Uncover the Sun’s Mysteries
A team of researchers has an ambitious plan to capture the 2024 total solar eclipse like never before.
Chickadees Use Brain-Cell ‘Barcodes’ to Remember Where They Stashed Their Snacks
Unique patterns of neuron activation help tiny birds catalog thousands of scattered food caches
Three Experiments Could Help Electrify Big Trucks
With a new EPA rule aiming to reduce carbon emissions from the biggest class of trucks in the U.S., companies are experimenting with overhead cables and wireless road charging
Bird Flu Detected in a Person in Texas: What We Know So Far
A person tested positive for avian influenza after being exposed to cows thought to be infected with the virus. It's the second time a human has been infected with H5N1 in the U.S.
How to Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse with Any Camera: Tips from an Eclipse Chaser
We asked a professional astro photographer and eclipse chaser how to take the best photographs and videos of a total solar eclipse.
Are Your Solar Eclipse Glasses Fake? Here’s How to Check
You’re going to want to guard your eyes from the sun using legitimate protective gear
Giant Bubbles May Explain Betelgeuse’s Surprising ‘Spin’
Giant bubbles erupting across this red supergiant star’s surface could solve a lingering astrophysical mystery
Eclipse Psychology: How the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Will Unite People Watching
How a total solar eclipse creates connection, unity and caring among the people watching
Policing Works when It Is Done Right
The COVID pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd polarized views on policing. Rather than abolishing policing or maintaining its status quo, we need to make it better and more focused
Walking Backward Can Improve Joints, Arthritis and Overall Health
Experts explain how moving in reverse can take pressure off your knees and improve flexibility