The year 2024 could be the dawn of a new Space Age, full of landing attempts on the moon and successive rocket launches. It may seem doubtful that it could top 2023: The super-sensitive infrared James Webb Space Telescope enriched astronomers’ understanding of other worlds and the early universe, and NASA flew home its first … Read more
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts after getting knocked to the ground during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns ran double teams at Luka Doncic and the Dallas star picked them apart to set up … Read more
Our most-read science stories this week contain a few timeless life lessons. One, don’t go into an MRI room carrying metal, particularly if that metal is a loaded gun. Two, don’t cross a killer whale, even if you’re a great white shark. And finally, never judge a sea cucumber by its cover—no matter how repulsive … Read more
To cope with the eclipse, grid operators need to line up enough alternative power sources to fill tomorrow’s gap. The lineup will be decided day-of, but will potentially include firing up natural gas plants earlier in the day, as well as tapping grid-scale batteries that have been charged overnight. Perhaps even trickier is smoothly getting … Read more
The next eclipse on the horizon will be the total eclipse of April 8, 2024, when the moon will be a bit closer and appear a bit larger. That cosmic display will be seen across large swaths of North America. Its path of totality will pass through at least four Mexican states, Texas, part of … Read more
Today I learned that my iPhone 15 Pro Max and this weekend’s solar eclipse do not mix. I stumbled upon BGR’s article, which warned that sky gazers about using their phones to take pictures of the imminent cosmic event. If you’re like me, you may be wondering “Why?” After all, who wouldn’t want to snap … Read more
On October 14, sky-watchers across North America will have the opportunity to witness a stunning annular solar eclipse, provided the weather plays along. Here’s your guide to when and where to catch this celestial event, from the vibrant “ring of fire” to varying degrees of partial obscurity. Google’s Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are New, … Read more
Star-gazers, take note: there’s an annular solar eclipse coming up next weekend. On Oct. 14 (Saturday), it will pass through a handful of states in the US, starting in Oregon and ending a few hours later in Texas. It’ll also hit parts of Central and South America. An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon squeezes … Read more
For better or worse, the timeline between a big triple-A game’s reveal and its actual release can often be a long one. Star Wars Eclipse’s debut trailer was shown at the 2021 Game Awards, and in that time, there’s been nary a mention of the future PlayStation exclusive. Given how Star Wars movies have a … Read more
Begin buzzing that Johnny Money hit Ring of Fireplace and mark your calendars, sky-gazers. In simply over a month, on Oct. 14, an annular photo voltaic eclipse dubbed the “ring of fireplace” eclipse can be seen in eight US states, elements of Mexico, and plenty of elements of South and Central America. The eclipse can be … Read more