The State Of Space Research In Latin America
Sustainable development is the driving force of space research across the region, which has a lack of investment, but no lack of talent.
Return Of The GEDI: Scanning The Amazon With Lasers
Data collected by an instrument on the International Space Station gives scientists insight into deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
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Celebrating the Maya Calendar In Guatemala’s Highlands
For thousands of years, Indigenous communities in Guatemala have used observations and mathematics to track astronomical events.
The Deep Roots Of Astronomy In Latin America
By observing the cosmos, Indigenous peoples precisely measured natural phenomena like solar eclipses, leap years, and El Niño.
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Discover dark constellations, massive radio telescopes, and more in our newsletter on astronomy and space science from Latin America.
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.
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.
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.