Science
Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower to Delight Sky Watchers
A total solar eclipse is set to cross the skies of parts of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on Wednesday. This event will occur in a corridor approximately 180 miles wide. During this eclipse, observers in
China’s Long March 7A Rocket Launch Failure
BEIJING — A Long March 7A rocket carrying the ChinaSat-4B satellite experienced a failure after liftoff due to an anomaly during flight. This incident occurred at the Wenchang space launch site on Hainan island on
Discovery of Ancient Shipwreck Unveils Historical Insights
“It’s hard to explain what it feels like to think that we’re among the first humans, after nearly twenty centuries, to see that place again,” stated Giacomo de Mola in a video on Facebook. De
Exploring the Mysterious Solar Corona During the Eclipse
The corona, the sun’s outer atmosphere, continues to baffle scientists. Even with scientific advancements, its complexities remain. This Wednesday, a total solar eclipse offers an opportunity for deeper exploration. On this day, a total solar
Biological War: A Critical Risk
George F. Will’s column on July 30, titled ‘Biological War’ is a Disturbing Summons to Seriousness, provides a thorough review of Annie Jacobsen’s work, Biological War: A Scenario. Will examines an existential risk with the
Perseid Meteor Shower Promises Stunning Night Sky Display
The Perseid meteor shower returns with favorable viewing conditions for the Northern Hemisphere. This celestial event peaks on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, aligning with a total solar eclipse viewed across parts of Spain, Iceland,
The Abandoned Prospects of a Venus Flyby Mission
The bright planet Venus aligned with the Pleiades star cluster on April 3, 2020, as observed from Olympia, Washington. Known as the ‘seven sisters,’ this celestial gathering occurs roughly every eight years. In the realm
Understanding the Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower is a much-anticipated celestial event. We revisit an enlightening episode featuring Regina G. Barber, a Scientist in Residence, in discussion with planetary scientist Melissa Rice. They delve into the world of
Total Solar Eclipse to Grace Mainland Europe
For the first time since 1999, a total solar eclipse will be observable from mainland Europe. Onlookers in the right areas might also catch a glimpse of the Perseid meteors during the same night. In
2,100-Year-Old Roman Shipwreck Discovered Off Sicilian Coast
Italian divers have uncovered a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck near Sicily. This ancient vessel was laden with hundreds of amphorae, which are clay jars historically used to transport wine. According to Italy’s Culture Minister, Alessandro Giuli,