Johanna Nichols, a linguist at the University of California, Berkeley, has used her pioneering work in the field of language history to learn more about language development in North America. She has found that it can be ...
Peregrine falcon populations across North America are heavily contaminated with harmful flame retardants–including those that have been phased out for years—according to a new study published in Environmental Science ...
Environment
Apr 9, 2024
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A total solar eclipse swept across North America yesterday, blocking out the sun momentarily with parts of the continent plunged into darkness. Geostationary satellites orbiting 36,000 km away captured images of the rare ...
Planetary Sciences
Apr 9, 2024
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Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science—and celebration.
Space Exploration
Apr 8, 2024
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A total solar eclipse has begun. Totality will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in certain spots.
Space Exploration
Apr 8, 2024
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Eclipse spectators staked out their spots across three countries Sunday, fervently hoping for clear skies despite forecasts calling for clouds along most of the sun-vanishing route.
Space Exploration
Apr 8, 2024
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South Korea put its second domestically made spy satellite into orbit, Seoul's defense ministry said Monday, after it launched from an American space center on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Space Exploration
Apr 8, 2024
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When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on Monday, scientists will be able to gather invaluable data on everything from the sun's atmosphere to strange animal behaviors—and even possible effects on humans.
Space Exploration
Apr 7, 2024
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More than 150 years ago, a San Francisco whaler noticed something about killer whales that scientists may be about to formally recognize—at least in name.
Plants & Animals
Apr 7, 2024
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Clouds are likely to spoil the view of the total solar eclipse in Texas and other spots along the path in North America, according to forecasts on Saturday,
Space Exploration
Apr 7, 2024
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