Superhuman 'night' vision during the total eclipse? Research offers a biological explanation
If you were fortunate enough to witness the recent total solar eclipse in all its glory, you might have noticed something surprising.
If you were fortunate enough to witness the recent total solar eclipse in all its glory, you might have noticed something surprising.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 5, 2017
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A South Carolina couple is suing online retailer Amazon over what they claim were faulty pairs of eclipse glasses that resulted in eye injuries, headaches and blurry vision.
Business
Sep 1, 2017
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During the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, captured an image of the Moon's shadow over a large region of the United States, centered just north of Nashville, Tennessee.
Space Exploration
Aug 29, 2017
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Two NASA WB-57F research aircraft successfully tracked the August 21 solar eclipse as part of a NASA project led by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to study the solar corona and Mercury's surface.
Space Exploration
Aug 25, 2017
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On Monday, just as CU Denver began the new academic year, an awe-inspiring solar eclipse captivated people across North America. A thin line of total solar coverage spanned, at various intervals, the continental United States, ...
Space Exploration
Aug 25, 2017
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As millions of people across the United States experienced a total eclipse as the umbra, or moon's shadow passed over them, only six people witnessed the umbra from space.
Space Exploration
Aug 24, 2017
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The total solar eclipse that captivated the United States this week was more than just a celestial spectacle (and a reminder to take care of your eyes). It was also a valuable lesson in how to manage electricity grids when ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 23, 2017
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Last evening, the Eclipse Megamovie project posted a preview of the photos of the total solar eclipse submitted by a cast of some 1,500 volunteers spread out along the path of totality.
Space Exploration
Aug 23, 2017
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The stars came out in the middle of the day, zoo animals ran in agitated circles, crickets chirped, birds fell silent and a chilly darkness settled upon the land Monday as the U.S. witnessed its first full-blown, coast-to-coast ...
Space Exploration
Aug 21, 2017
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Americans with telescopes, cameras and protective glasses staked out viewing spots along a narrow corridor from Oregon to South Carolina to watch the moon blot out the midday sun Monday in what promised to be the most observed ...
Space Exploration
Aug 21, 2017
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