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The Klamath, Diné and Creek prepare for Saturday’s eclipse in a variety of ways, from silence and reflection to the sharing of stories. A Nasa map shows where the 2023 Oct 14 solar eclipse will cross North, Central and South America. Photograph: AP …
Fossilized human footprints in White Sands National Park may represent the oldest evidence of humans in North America. David Bustos/White Sands National Park – By Michael Irving 2023 Oct 09 – In 2021, archeologists caused a stir with the announcement that a set of …
This remarkable compendium of autographs of the scientists that played a role in understanding and harnessing nuclear power is a one-of-a-kind piece – an irreplaceable relic of what is perhaps the most momentous development in history. View 2 Images – By Mike Hanlon 2023 …
We mapped the hot spots where treatment offers the biggest payoff for people and climate. A forest-thinning project in Arizona leaves more open canopy and clearer ground. David McNew/Getty Images – By Jamie Peeler, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Montana Published: 2023 Sep …
Ex-New Mexico governor, energy secretary, congressman and UN ambassador spent his later years helping Americans held abroad. Bill Richardson: ‘Respect the other side. Try to connect personally. Use sense of humor. Let the other side save face.’ Photograph: Rick Scibelli/Getty Images – By …
The radioactive contamination of wild boars in Germany and Austria has led to an overpopulation issue in some areas, as their meat is considered unsafe for human consumption. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2023 Aug 30 – Free-roaming boars in the woods of Austria …
VSS Unity firing its rocket engine. Virgin Galactic View gallery – 8 images – By David Szondy 2023 Aug 10 – After many years of delays, Virgin Galactic has carried its first tourist passengers to the edge of space, including British former Olympiad Jon …
J. Robert Oppenheimer would go on to be called ‘father of the bomb.’ Bettmann via Getty Images – By Charles Thorpe, Professor of Sociology, University of California, San Diego Published: 2023 Aug 01 – J. Robert Oppenheimer’s triumph was his tragedy. Oppenheimer had …
Heroes in a full shell: Researchers have uncovered more about the health benefits of pecans. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Aug 01 – Scientists have made the case for pecans to be given ‘superfood’ status as a new study reveals the nut has …
Cillian Murphy as physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in ‘Oppenheimer.’ Universal Pictures, CC BY-ND – By Calder Walton, Assistant Director, Applied History Project and Intelligence Project, Harvard Kennedy School – Published: 2023 Jul 24 – “Oppenheimer,” the epic new movie directed by Christopher Nolan, …
