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While millions watched the eclipse, these Purdue University scientists listened - Elizabeth Gamillo - 2024/04/18 18:15

Three hours before the 2024 total solar eclipse veiled parts of Indiana, the early afternoon cacophony of birds echoes through the forest. The rapid woody knock of a downy woodpecker, the longing call...

The best telescopes if you want to spend somewhere from $90 to $11,000 - Jake Parks - 2024/04/18 14:14

Note: This post contains affiliate links. When you buy a product through the links on this page, we may earn a commission. Finding the right telescope within your budget can be difficult whether you’r...

The search is on for extraterrestrial life on worlds like Enceladus - mnewman - 2024/04/18 13:19

Saturn has 146 confirmed moons – more than any other planet in the solar system – but one called Enceladus stands out. It appears to have the ingredients for life. From 2004 to 2017, Cassini – a joint...

2024 Full Moon calendar: Dates, times, types, and names - Jake Parks - 2024/04/18 12:38

Full Moons wield a magnetic charm. This monthly event has been the inspiration behind myths, tales, traditions, and even farming. We’ll update this article multiple times each week with the latest moo...

The clever prince Ulugh Beg built — and used — an ingenious observatory in the 15th century - mnewman - 2024/04/18 11:00

Atop a small hill, just north of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, lie the remains of what was once the most advanced astronomical observatory in the world. While the building itself has not survived, the underg...