Science

Safety tips for driving during the eclipse

Drivers traveling during the eclipse may not only be managing traffic on the road, but effective ways to stay safe. Here’s what you need to know.

April 6, 2024 3:21pm CDT

Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud

Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.

April 6, 2024 3:12pm CDT

Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of

Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.

April 6, 2024 11:27am CDT

Reusing eclipse glasses? Here’s how to make sure they’re still safe to use

Eclipse glasses from the last eclipse still tucked away in a drawer? Here's how to check to see if they're still safe.

April 5, 2024 6:58pm CDT

Eclipse 2024: How to safely take video, photos

Looking directly at the sun, even for a few seconds, without proper eyewear can cause serious damage, even if it’s through a camera lens. Here’s how to safely snag the perfect photo.

April 5, 2024 3:23pm CDT

Six ways to safely watch the eclipse

Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.

April 4, 2024 7:17pm CDT

Ed Dwight, first US Black astronaut candidate, will finally get to space with Blue Origin at 90 years old

Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.

April 4, 2024 5:08pm CDT

'Cicada-geddon': How close are we to the 2024 cicada explosion?

Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.

April 4, 2024 5:02pm CDT

How to check your eclipse glasses to make sure they work

Before you take your eclipse glasses out to the main event, you should make sure they're safe to use.

April 4, 2024 11:09am CDT

How much are you spending for the eclipse? Here’s what Americans are saying

If you live in the right spot, experiencing the eclipse is virtually a free activity. But data is suggesting people are willing to spend to make this a special experience. Are you?

April 4, 2024 9:43am CDT

NASA investigates whether space station battery crashed through Florida home

NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home. 

April 4, 2024 8:48am CDT

Skydivers to take plunge during total solar eclipse for unprecedented view

A group of thrill-seeking skydivers is gearing up for an extraordinary experience during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8.

April 4, 2024 12:15am CDT

The great April eclipse: All you need to know

How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe? What's the best place to watch the eclipse? Why is this eclipse special? We've got answers.

April 3, 2024 8:57pm CDT

What happens if it's cloudy during the eclipse? The answer depends, researchers say

As the total lunar eclipse on April 8 approaches, one study suggests that cloudy forecasts may not spoil the celestial event.

April 3, 2024 11:31am CDT

Gray wolf shot by Michigan hunter in rare Lower Peninsula sighting for species

It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.

April 3, 2024 10:21am CDT

Solar eclipse 2024 food deals and freebies that can’t be overshadowed

The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.

April 3, 2024 5:44am CDT