Oh, would it not be absurd if there was no objective state?
What if the unobserved always waits, insubstantial,
till our eyes give it shape?

— Peter Hammill

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Humans Find Total Eclipses Startling. What about a Komodo Dragon?

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 5:30am

Eclipses can affect animals, and biologists are preparing to see what happens during totality on April 8.

Categories: Astronomy

These Cold War–Era Jets Will Chase the Eclipse to Uncover the Sun’s Mysteries

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 5:45pm

A team of researchers has an ambitious plan to capture the 2024 total solar eclipse like never before.

Categories: Astronomy

Chickadees Use Brain-Cell ‘Barcodes’ to Remember Where They Stashed Their Snacks

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 3:30pm

Unique patterns of neuron activation help tiny birds catalog thousands of scattered food caches

Categories: Astronomy

Three Experiments Could Help Electrify Big Trucks

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 2:00pm

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

Categories: Astronomy

Bird Flu Detected in a Person in Texas: What We Know So Far

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 1:30pm

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.

Categories: Astronomy

How to Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse with Any Camera: Tips from an Eclipse Chaser

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 12:00pm

We asked a professional astro photographer and eclipse chaser how to take the best photographs and videos of a total solar eclipse.

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Are Your Solar Eclipse Glasses Fake? Here’s How to Check

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 9:00am

You’re going to want to guard your eyes from the sun using legitimate protective gear

Categories: Astronomy

Giant Bubbles May Explain Betelgeuse’s Surprising ‘Spin’

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 8:00am

Giant bubbles erupting across this red supergiant star’s surface could solve a lingering astrophysical mystery

Categories: Astronomy

Eclipse Psychology: How the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Will Unite People Watching

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 7:30am

How a total solar eclipse creates connection, unity and caring among the people watching

Categories: Astronomy

Policing Works when It Is Done Right

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 7:00am

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

Categories: Astronomy

Walking Backward Can Improve Joints, Arthritis and Overall Health

Tue, 04/02/2024 - 7:00am

Experts explain how moving in reverse can take pressure off your knees and improve flexibility

Categories: Astronomy