In ’65,’ Adam Driver Should Have Known
Would tech-savvy space explorers stranded on ancient Earth really be shocked to find dinosaurs?
Your Snapshots From The Solar Eclipse
The “mental snapshots” readers shared from the April 8 solar eclipse capture the joy, wonder, and surreality of the day.
This Documentary Explores The Loneliness Of A Mars Mission
In a new documentary, NASA psychologists try to find solutions for the mental health challenges of a three-year trip to Mars.
Cephalopod Week Is Back This Summer With Trivia Nights!
Join us in NYC and Atlanta for a cephalo-bration of our favorite underwater invertebrates—plus, win some great trivia prizes!
Ira Flatow At The Belvedere Tiburon Library
On April 18, join us in Tiburon for an event with Ira Flatow on the unique challenges and joys of communicating science to the public.
One Way To Preserve Your Eclipse Memory
Send yourself a “mental snapshot” of the eclipse so you can hold onto your experience of the cosmic event.
How Do Eclipse Glasses Actually Work?
A combination of materials that reflect and absorb light make it safe to look right at the sun.
Breaking Down The Physics Behind ‘3 Body Problem’
The science advisor for the Netflix adaptation of the sci-fi novel delves into the physics behind the show.
A Short History Of Umbraphile Marvels And Mishaps
For some people, seeing an eclipse is a chance encounter. For umbraphiles, it’s a lifestyle. It doesn’t always work out.
Meet The Sago Pondweed, World Citizen
In “Dispersals,” the story of the sago pondweed helped the author imagine what it could mean to have roots that span continents.