Science
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Can’t Find Eclipse Glasses? Here’s What to Do.
You can watch a projection of the eclipse using some common household items.
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A Tantalizing ‘Hint’ That Astronomers Got Dark Energy All Wrong
On Thursday, astronomers who are conducting what they describe as the biggest and most precise survey yet of the history…
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NASA Picks 3 Companies to Help Astronauts Drive Around the Moon
The agency’s future moon buggies will reach speeds of 9.3 miles per hour and will be capable of self-driving.
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How a Snake Uses Its Sense of Smell
These reptiles and their social networks are understudied, according to researchers applying scents to different snakes to assess their behavior.
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A Lifetime Under the Moon’s Shadow
A total solar eclipse, when the cosmos clicks into place with the worlds aligned like cue balls, may be one…
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Solving the ‘3 Body Problem’
Produced by Alex Barron Edited by Lynn Levy Engineered by Efim Shapiro Featuring Dennis Overbye The show “3 Body Problem”…
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The Eclipse Was So Nice, They’re Doing It Twice
The rendezvous between the sun and the moon in 2017 captivated a small region in the Midwest. Lucky for Americans…
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They Can’t See the Eclipse, but This Device Will Help Them Hear It
A device called LightSound is being distributed to help the blind and visually impaired experience this year’s event.
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A Fiery Finale for a Rocket That Brings the Heat
The ignition of the Delta IV Heavy rocket is perhaps the most visually striking liftoff you’ll ever see — the…
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Jane Goodall Is More of a Dog Person, Actually
Dr. Goodall, who is best known for her work with chimpanzees, recently celebrated her forthcoming 90th birthday with as many…
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