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Glasgow, Scotland

George Square Imperial Measurements

A small collection of objects of a bygone era hide in plain view.

In Nara City, Japan, sika deer have been protected for over a thousand years due to their sacred status in Shintoism.

Decoding the Sacred Genetics of Japan's Sika Deer

The deer of Nara Park are part of a millennium-old genetic lineage—does that make them more deserving of protection?

Roxanne Hoorn April 9, 2024

(Alleged) Piece of Descartes' Skull

Could this controversial parietal bone be the remains of the famed French philosopher?

There are many ways to enjoy a total solar eclipse.

During an Eclipse, Try These Alternative Ways to Experience the Event

From spotting mysterious shadow bands to proving Einstein right (again), there's more to eclipse viewing than just looking up.

Sam Rolfe April 1, 2024

Retro, poppy posters capture the feel of America under the shadow of the moon.

NASA Artists Are Creating Eye-Popping Posters for the Eclipse

They’re continuing a long, prehistoric tradition of science art.

Colleen Kelly March 28, 2024

Snapdragon genes give this genetically-modified tomato its shocking hue.

Would You Eat This Purple Tomato?

This fruit owes its luminous violet shade to snapdragon flower DNA.

Diana Hubbell March 27, 2024

The temperature of the Sun's surface is about 5,600 degrees Celsius (10,000 degrees Fahrenheit). That's hot, but nowhere near the temperature needed to cook electrons off iron.

Coronium, One of the Most Enduring Mysteries (and Mistakes) in Eclipse Science

During the 1869 total solar eclipse, astronomers thought they had discovered a new element. They were wrong, and the truth was much weirder.

Rebecca Boyle March 27, 2024

Leuven, Belgium

Leuven Historical Measures

Though they might seem like arbitrary scratches in the wall, these were once official measures of length.

Leuven, Belgium

'Primeval Atom'

An installation that makes understanding the size of the universe a walk in the park.

When planning for the total solar eclipse, look for safety lenses that meet an international safety standard known as ISO 12312-2.

How to View an Eclipse Safely

Don't be like Sir Isaac Newton, who nearly blinded himself during an eclipse.

Hessom Razavi March 25, 2024

Desert tortoises have seen a lot—as a species, at least. This one, Rocky, was injured and rescued by wildlife biologists.

Desert Tortoises Get New Homes in Backyards and Other Surprising Spaces

As their habitat dwindles, reptile relocators are springing into action to save these slow-moving icons.

Julia Sizek March 22, 2024

Temperature changes on the ground during eclipses can cause certain types of clouds to temporarily clear.

Why Clouds Vanish During Solar Eclipses

New research explains the science behind the sudden disappearance of fluffy cumulus clouds during a solar eclipse.

Roxanne Hoorn March 22, 2024

Artist's impression of the Milky Way.

Podcast: Marching Through the Galaxy With Moiya McTier

The award-winning astrophysicist and folklorist takes us on a tour of the Milky Way.

The Podcast Team March 21, 2024

Trouvelot's 1870s lithograph of the northern lights attracted the interest of astronomers—and led to a job offer at the Harvard College Observatory.

How Invasive Moths Improved 19th-Century Astronomical Illustrations

After accidentally introducing invasive moths to North America, amateur entomologist Étienne Léopold Trouvelot turned his eyes to the skies and changed science.

Vittoria Traverso March 20, 2024

Rising Sun Riverfront Levee in Southern Indiana.

Discover 11 Spectacular Spots in Indiana to View the 2024 Eclipse

With an official NASA broadcast location, a performance by Janelle Monáe, an authentic Swiss town and much more, the Hoosier State offers every kind of eclipse experience.

Sponsored by Visit Indiana

12 Places that Celebrate Women in Science

From pioneers in paleontology to trailblazers of modern medicine.

Jonathan Carey March 15, 2024

The Crooked House pub in Staffordshire, photographed in April 2023. A brick-built public house. The building was severely affected by subsidence.

Wonder Is Everywhere: Return of the Crooked House, World's Oldest Bread, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.

April White March 15, 2024

Detail of a courtyard in the palace at Ninevah during the Assyrian Empire, illustration by Sir Austen Henry Layard, 1853.

In Mesopotamia, Being 'King for a Day' Could be Deadly

Total solar eclipses were an omen of death for rulers of the Assyrian Empire. The fix? Install a fake king and then kill him.

Rebecca Boyle March 13, 2024