Browsing: North America
A recent study published in Nature estimates that approximately one in five reptile species (20%) are threatened with extinction. The…
Web Summit, the renowned global technology events organization, is introducing a new flagship event in North America, set to take…
Researchers, including a biologist from Venezuela, have found what’s killing Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) in North America — which has…
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in…
Witnessing a total solar eclipse often requires extreme precision—and “99% totality” does not exist. The moon’s dark central shadow—its umbra—will…
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in…
Today is equinox—when the hours of darkness and daylight are identical across the globe—but in North America, everyone’s thinking about…
It’s probably fair to say that the pandemic did a huge amount to promote and accelerate the habit of working…
What Actually Is A Total Solar Eclipse? The Science Behind April 8’s Huge Celestial Event
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will occur across North America—and it will be one of the most amazing…
For most eclipse-chasers now making plans to visit the 115-mile wide path of totality that will surge across North America…