Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates never wrote anything down. He warned that writing weakens the memory and that it is nothing more than a reminder of some previous thoughts. Compared to people who argue and debate, readers will be “listeners to many things and have learned nothing; They will appear to be omniscient and often know… Read More »
The moon darkened the daytime sky as it swept across North America in a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, thrilling tens of millions of skywatchers with their eyes glued to the sky. All of North America and Central America experienced a partial solar eclipse, but only those in the path of totality—about 115… Read More »
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — For the past few weeks, 9-year-old Kaleb Boone has been mapping the sky. He maps, measures, plans, and carefully evaluates the weather. The reason for this is simple. This is what every astronomer predicting a major cosmic event must do. When Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks With boomerangs coming back toward us after decades of… Read More »
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskids@theconversation.com. If the James Webb telescope was 10 times more powerful, could we see the beginning of time? – Sam H., age 12, Prosper, Texas The James Webb Space Telescope, or… Read More »
Mammograms are available to detect breast cancer early. Colonoscopies are available to find colon cancer early. But there is no standard test to detect early cases of pancreatic cancer, before the cancer cells have spread and when surgery would be more beneficial. Detecting pancreatic cancer early can help increase a patient’s chances of survival. Although… Read More »
Wetlands have flourished along the world’s coastlines for thousands of years, playing valuable roles in the lives of people and wildlife. They protect land from storm waves, prevent seawater from contaminating drinking water supplies, and create habitat for birds, fish and threatened species. Many of these may disappear within a few decades. As the planet… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Finally the day has come. After nearly seven years of anticipation, it’s time for a total solar eclipse that will create a celestial spectacle across the United States as well as parts of Mexico and… Read More »
By Marisa Taylor WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Synchron Inc., rival Elon MuskThe Neuralink brain implant startup is preparing to recruit patients for a large-scale clinical trial needed to gain commercial approval for its device, the company’s CEO told Reuters. Synchron plans to launch an online registration for patients interested in participating in the trial on Monday,… Read More »
The total solar eclipse on April 8 is almost approaching. The event will see the sky over a swath of the United States, Mexico and Canada darken as the moon completely covers the sun along a swath 115 miles wide (185 kilometers) and 10,000 miles long (16,000 km). the path of integrity. In the United… Read More »
On Monday, April 8, the 2024 total solar eclipse will scan the skies over North America. While all of North America and Central America will experience at least a partial solar eclipse, those in a roughly 115-mile (185-kilometer-wide) path that passes over 15 U.S. states. Mexico and Canada will also witness unity as the Moon… Read More »