Mar 29 With new technology, blind people can hear and feel April’s total solar eclipse By Christina Larson, Associated Press People who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the total solar eclipse on April 8. Devices that can translate the eclipse on sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings for the… Continue reading
Mar 28 Schools in the path of April’s solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press Some schools in or near the path of totality also are organizing group viewings for students to experience the awe of daytime darkness and learn about the astronomy behind it together. Continue reading
Mar 28 Protective eyewear is key to safe solar eclipse viewing. Here’s how to avoid counterfeits By Yao "Henry" Jin, Simone Peinkofer, The Conversation To make sure that you enjoy the total solar eclipse safely, the American Astronomical Society has specifically warned against buying eclipse glasses at the lowest price from online marketplaces like Amazon or eBay. Continue reading
Mar 27 Watch 8:23 Scientists harness power of artificial intelligence to battle wildfires By Miles O'Brien Machines that think like humans, the dream of artificial intelligence, is becoming a reality. It brings concerns that AI will displace jobs, fuel online bias, supercharge deep fake videos and slip from human control. But it is not as grim… Continue watching
Mar 27 In Oklahoma, these small towns are seeing an eclipse boom By Adam Kemp Millions of people are expected to travel for the upcoming solar eclipse. These small towns in Oklahoma could see as many as 100,000 visitors. Continue reading
Mar 27 Timekeepers may subtract a second from clocks as soon as 2029 as planet spins slightly faster By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Ice melting at both of Earth’s poles has been counteracting the planet's burst of speed and is likely to have delayed the global second of reckoning by about three years. Continue reading
Mar 26 Tips for navigating big crowds, traffic and other potential mishaps during April’s total solar eclipse By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of the upcoming total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: NASA explains what you need to know about the April 8 total solar eclipse By News Desk A total solar eclipse will be visible across a large swath of the U.S. on Monday, April 8. Continue reading
Mar 22 Solar eclipse on April 8 to give ‘citizen scientists’ a chance to help NASA By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The U.S. won’t see another total solar eclipse on this scale until 2045, so NASA and everyone else is pulling out all the stops. Continue reading
Mar 21 Doctors perform 1st transplant of of genetically modified pig kidney to human patient By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Doctors in Boston say they have transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient. Massachusetts General Hospital said Thursday it’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person. Continue reading