A bright fireball was seen dropping from the night sky over New Jersey early Wednesday, capping an eventful week of natural phenomena in the area following Monday’s solar eclipse and last week’s earthquake. The fireball, which many say was a meteor or a falling star, was captured on video lighting up the dark sky in several New Jersey towns. The …
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NASA is regularly announcing new discoveries and findings. Its research is consistent, and is conducted in space aboard the International Space Station and right here on Earth. Some of NASA’s biggest achievements to date include the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope that has made more than a million observations; the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers on Mars; and the Apollo …
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Russia’s second attempt to test-launch a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex was aborted on Wednesday. The launch of the Angara-A5 rocket from the Vostochny spaceport was canceled about two minutes before its planned time of 0900 GMT. State news agency RIA-Novosti said the cause was failure of the pressurization system of the oxidizer tank of the …
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, misinformed a group of high school students in Houston that the moon is a “planet” that is “made up mostly of gases.” Jackson Lee, who once led the House Science Committee’s space subcommittee, made several false statements that stunned a crowd of teenagers at Booker T. Washington High School during Monday’s solar eclipse. “You’ve heard …
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Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told members of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday that he plans to ride in the cockpit of an aircraft operated by artificial intelligence to experience the technology of the military branch’s future fleet. Kendall spoke before the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee’s defense panel on Tuesday, where he spoke about the future of air warfare being …
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Whether you saw the moon completely block the sun, were foiled by cloudy weather or weren’t along the path of Monday’s total solar eclipse, there are still more chances to catch a glimpse. Here’s what to know about upcoming solar spectacles: When is the next total solar eclipse? Total solar eclipses happen about every year or two or three, due …
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It turns out that eye health may not be the only thing you have to worry about after a total solar eclipse. Following the historic celestial event that took place on Monday, Americans across the country began to complain of eclipse-induced nausea, headaches and eye pain. “Is it normal to be a little nauseated afterwards?” Youtuber Hank Green asked in …
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South Korea has successfully launched its second military spy satellite into orbit, days after North Korea reaffirmed its plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year. The Koreas each launched their first spy satellites last year — North Korea in November and South Korea in December — amid heightened animosities. They said their satellites would boost their abilities to monitor …
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While many people are getting prepared with special solar eclipse glasses and cameras plus finalizing the logistics for the upcoming total solar eclipse, one thing may have escaped the checklist so far: ensuring that their pets are kept safe during the event. No matter the size or age of the pet, owners should take precautions, experts say. While four-legged family …
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As one of the biggest marvels of science, the solar eclipse carries an air of mystery — which can lead to some mistaken assumptions. Ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Prevent Blindness, a Chicago health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight, is encouraging eye safety by dispelling some common misconceptions surrounding the eclipse. SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: …
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