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Visualizing A Black Hole’s Flares In 3D
Researchers are trying to develop a better picture of what’s happening in the regions closest to a black hole’s event horizon.
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.
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Drumroll Please! A Performance For The Solar Eclipse
A local percussion section in Akron, Ohio, performed a drumroll for the solar eclipse.
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.
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Answering Your Questions About Monday’s Eclipse
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will plunge parts of North America into darkness. Scientists answer the questions you asked.
How Do Eclipse Glasses Actually Work?
A combination of materials that reflect and absorb light make it safe to look right at the sun.
Participate In Science While You Watch The Solar Eclipse
Be a scientist with four easy ways to observe the total solar eclipse and report your results to researchers.
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.