Several eclipse-focused projects are set to make big scientific contributions this coming Monday, April 8. While many projects are already in full swing, there’s still time for you to take part and contribute.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck northern New Jersey on Friday morning, shaking millions of Americans in New York City and along the East Coast. The quake was strong enough to rattle some dishes but resulted in fairly minimal damage. However, strong reverberations of the earthquake were felt on social…
A 20-second 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern US on April 5. Authorities are asking residents to be cautious in case of aftershocks.
The Great North American Eclipse is happening Monday, but given the latest weather forecasts, many people across the continent will lo
Whoa! Did you feel that? It was an earthquake with an epicenter in northern New Jersey, and it set off a flurry on social media Friday morning. The quake was centered about 20 miles west of North Plainfield and occurred at about 10:23 a.m. ET according to a European seismological center.
On March 8, a small, cylinder-shaped object fell from the skies and crashed through the roof of a family home in Naples, Florida. Alejandro Otero, the homeowner, suspected it came from space but he wasn’t sure what he needed to do get NASA’s attention and be taken seriously.
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New research points to a clear origin for humanity’s love of farm-raised chicken eggs. Archaeologists say they’ve found evidence showing that humans in Central Asia began to raise the forebears of modern chickens for their eggs as early as 400 BCE. The reliable supply of eggs also helped the bird become a widely…
For the past six years, the Parker Solar Probe has been traveling through the inner solar system to become the first spacecraft to “touch” the Sun. With each close approach to the star, the probe gathers more clues as to what triggers the Sun’s mysterious outbursts.
In less than a week, the Moon will come between us and the Sun, creating a remarkable view of our host star. The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, with millions of people along the path of totality. But if you happen to not be one of them, or if clouds obscure…