The eclipse gives astronomy clubs an opportunity to shineMarch 16, 2024 6:00 AMBy Scott Neuman From Texas to Maine, they're teaching people how to enjoy the spectacle safely. Some will hand out glasses or answer questions at events. Others plan to take their own advice — and get outta town.
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and moreMarch 14, 2024 6:14 AMBy The Associated PressCollege students, rocket scientists and math enthusiasts around the world are celebrating Pi Day. The holiday is on Thursday, March 14 since 3/14 correlates to the first three digits of the infinite number.
Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket is launching again. Here's what to expectMarch 14, 2024 5:29 AMBy Geoff Brumfiel The rocket is the largest ever built. It has yet to complete a full test flight, but the third time might be the charm.
A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study findsMarch 14, 2024 4:00 AMBy Allison Aubrey At a time when colorectal cancer is rising, researchers say a blood test can detect 83 percent of people with the disease. If the FDA approves it the test would be another screening tool for early detection.
Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There's still time to grab a spotMarch 10, 2024 8:33 AMBy The Associated PressThe eclipse first hits Mexico’s Pacific coast, cuts diagonally across the U.S. from Texas to Maine and exits in eastern Canada.
Play3min 43secFor April's eclipse, going from 'meh' to 'OMG' might mean just driving across townMarch 8, 2024 6:44 AMBy Nell Greenfieldboyce Lots of urban areas will be either in or adjacent to the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8. Experts advise getting into this path, as even a 99% partial eclipse is nothing like a total one.
Scientists take a step closer to resurrecting the woolly mammothMarch 6, 2024 10:57 AMBy Rob Stein Scientists at a biotech company say they have created a key stem cell for Asian elephants that could help save the endangered species and become a steppingstone for bringing back the woolly mammoth.
Play3min 58secNASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is talking nonsense. Its friends on Earth are worriedMarch 6, 2024 4:51 AMBy Nell Greenfieldboyce Voyager 1 has been traveling through space since 1977, and some scientists hoped it could keep sending back science data for 50 years. But a serious glitch has put that milestone in jeopardy.
Liftoff! Four people are on their way to the space station on NASA's Crew-8 missionMarch 3, 2024 10:02 PMBy Russell Lewis Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut will spend about six months on the International Space Station - conducting experiments and research. They'll relieve four people of the Crew-7 mission.
This diet swap can cut your carbon footprint and boost longevityMarch 3, 2024 6:00 AMBy Allison Aubrey A new study finds swapping half of your typical red meat intake for plant protein, reduces your diet-related carbon footprint by 25 percent and may also your boost lifespan.