Politics
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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 of the universe announced that they might have discovered a major flaw in their understanding of dark energy, the mysterious ...
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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 of the most profoundly visceral experiences you can have without ingesting anything illegal. Some people scream, some cry. Eight times, I’ve ...
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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” premiered on March 21 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched titles. It is an adventure story about a group of ...
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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 at the eclipse crossroads, they get to see it again.
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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 rocket seemingly burns itself up on the launchpad before it heads to space. Now, the very last Delta IV Heavy ever is on the launchpad ...
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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 dogs and explained why she isn’t slowing down.