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Countdown to the eclipse
The countdown is on for the total solar eclipse on April 8 and Adam Frank, professor of astrophysics, science commentator, and popular author, is available to ...
James Webb Telescope Images Deliver New Look at Universe, Potential for Life in the Cosmos
On July 12, NASA unveiled its long-awaited first images from the James Webb Telescope, a cutting-edge tool sent to space with the mission of furthering our ...
The Day the Universe Changed: A Conversation with Scott Engle, PhD
In the opening to last week’s 60 Minutes episode, host Scott Pelley remarks, “this December 22 may become known as the day the universe changed.” December 22, ...
New Study Shows Africa’s Lake Victoria Could Dry Up Faster Than Expected, White Nile Tributary Could Disappear Within a Decade
Lake Victoria, the largest lake on the African continent and the largest tropical lake in the world, has the potential to dry up more quickly ...