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Solar Eclipse 17 hours ago

New technology allows those who are blind to hear and feel April's total solar eclipse

Devices that can translate the eclipse on sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings on April 8 when a total solar eclipse crosses North America.

PLANET EARTH 1 day ago

Earth's changing spin may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks

Earth's rotation is speeding up due to melting ice at the poles and shifts in the planet's core. This change might lead to the subtraction of a second from clocks.

TECH 1 day ago

How the Dream Chaser spaceplane plans to shake up space travel in the future

Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane provides a glimpse into the future of space travel. Traveling to space may become a part of everyday life.

Digital Originals 1 day ago

How NASA's three rockets will explore the impact of a brief, rare marvel in space

NASA has planned to launch three sounding rockets from Virginia on April 8 to collect data on how the total solar eclipse impacts Earth's upper atmosphere.

LIFESTYLE 4 days ago

Solar eclipse 2024: Former NASA astronaut shares what it looks like from space, how to safely view it yourself

The solar eclipse will occur in the U.S. on April 8, 2024. A former NASA astronaut is sharing his experience with seeing one in space, plus tips for safe viewing on land.

Solar Eclipse 5 days ago

For solar eclipse on April 8, some US schools will be closed for the day

School districts and universities nationwide will observe alternative schedules due to safety concerns during the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Astrophysicist Dr. Bill Blair weighs in.

LIFESTYLE March 22

Meet the American who wrote the moon-landing software: Margaret Hamilton, computer whiz mom

The Apollo 11 moon mission provided a giant leap for womankind, thanks to the remarkable intellect of young software engineer and mother Margaret Hamilton.

Russia March 21

Russia aborts space launch, holding 3 astronauts seconds before lift off

Russia's space agency aborted a launch containing three astronauts about 20 seconds before scheduled lift off. The crew was expected to go to the International Space Station.

Solar Eclipse March 20

Solar eclipse 2024: Where and how to view the rare orbit hitting the US

A solar eclipse is headed to the U.S. on April 8, 2024. Here's what you need to know about viewing the rare event safely, according to an astrophysicist.

Asteroids March 20

NASA collision with asteroid Dimorphos changed both its trajectory and shape

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft showed that it is possible to change the trajectory of a celestial object, and data shows that the test asteroid's shape also changed.