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Underground nuclear tests now 99% detectable
New science is now able to detect 99% of underground nuclear tests, which will help keep tests from being conducted in secret.
February 11, 2024
Why is the 2024 Lunar New Year so late? Blame the moon
The reason the 2024 Lunar New Year falls so late is the date of new moon and how it aligns with spring in the Chinese calendar.
February 9, 2024
Lunar New Year 2024: The Year of the Dragon
The Lunar New Year falls on February 10, 2024 (in Asia). It coincides with the date of new moon and signals the start of the Year of the Dragon.
February 9, 2024
The April 8 eclipse is part of Saros 139. What does that mean?
Enjoy the April 8 eclipse as you witness the 30th of 71 member eclipses in the illustrious procession known as Saros 139. Learn more here.
February 8, 2024
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to cut 8% of workforce this week
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory - for decades a leader in robotic exploration of the planets in our solar system - will cut 8% of its workforce this week.
February 7, 2024
Groundhog Day is February 2. Phil says early spring!
It was a chilly 39 degrees F (3.8 C) this morning in Punxsutawney, PA, when Phil predicted an early spring. Happy Groundhog Day!
February 2, 2024
SKA telescope 1st light! Milky Way core and more
A prototype antenna for the new SKA telescope, to be located in South Africa and Australia, just made a big step forward with a 1st-light image!
January 28, 2024
Can beavers revitalize California’s mountains and meadows?
Officials in California are relocating beavers (Castor canadensis) to help improve the state's mountain environment and waterways.
January 17, 2024
The strange story of the grave of Copernicus
Nicholas Copernicus was the astronomer who, five centuries ago, explained that Earth revolves around the sun, rather than vice versa. A true Renaissance man.
January 14, 2024
Why pee is yellow and how that keeps us healthy
A recent study revealed that bilirubin reductase is why pee is yellow. Learn more about the discovery and why yellow can be a sign of good health.
January 14, 2024
