TThe solar eclipse on April 8 will bring an economic boom to the United States, with increased profits in the travel and hospitality industries and potential traffic gridlock along the road from Texas to Maine. However, increasing interest in astronomical phenomena also brings more interest and business, to a separate subset of the population: astrologers.… Read More »
Tatiana Kalish of El Segundo views a partial solar eclipse at the California Science Center in Los Angeles in 2017. Another partial eclipse will be visible in Southern California on Monday. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times) Want to take a photo of Monday’s solar eclipse without breaking your smartphone? Here are some tips. And… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Eclipses inspire awe and bring people together to observe a dazzling celestial event, but these cosmic events also allow scientists to unravel the mysteries of the solar system. During the total solar eclipse on April… Read More »
The total solar eclipse will plunge parts of the continent into minutes of darkness for millions of people, from the southern reaches of Mexico to Canada’s northeastern borders. North Americans will be treated to a heavenly feast on April 8. As hordes of people prepare to flock to areas lined up along the path of… Read More »
Travis Lange, LSST’s deputy project manager, shined a flashlight at the LSST Camera, which has a 5-foot-wide lens.Jacqueline Ramseyer Orrell/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Scientists have produced the largest digital camera ever for astronomy, weighing 3 tons and with a 1.5-meter lens. The LSST camera is designed to capture thousands of 3,200-megapixel images of the entire… Read More »
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity or making any changes to your diet, medication, or lifestyle. What do parents need to know about a solar eclipse? (Image via Getty) A total… Read More »
Apple will face its biggest antitrust challenge yet, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) targeting the tech giant’s alleged control of the smartphone market. Apple faced a high-profile antitrust challenge from video game company Epic Games a few years ago over the company’s app store rules, and the tech giant mostly prevailed in the fight.… Read More »
The island of Jersey is known for its picturesque scenery and mild climate. But its proximity to the European continent put it in the path of an invasive predator: the Asian hornet. vespa velutina. This is bad news for the island’s wildlife, but it makes Jersey an ideal place to test new methods of tackling… Read More »
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Belgian family of four was on their fourth trip to the United States. They were afraid of the long queue at passport control when they entered the country, but when they heard that there was a new application they could use to ease their way, they decided to try it. Within… Read More »