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March 24, 2024

Geomagnetic storm hits Earth creating northern lights, disrupting radio communications

A geomagnetic storm forecasted through Monday is expected to disrupt radio communications but making for great aurora viewing.

March 24, 2024

For solar eclipse on April 8, some US schools will be closed for the day

School districts and universities nationwide will observe alternative schedules due to safety concerns during the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Astrophysicist Dr. Bill Blair weighs in.

March 23, 2024

Trending in Lifestyle: Solar eclipse prompts school closures, a shocking Goodwill find and more

Soak up these top headlines, including a Goodwill gown with a surprising story, a senior shelter dog's happy ending and what to know about solar eclipse school closures in America.

March 22, 2024

April's solar eclipse could be the best yet for NASA scientific experiments, officials say

April's solar eclipse promises to offer a significant opportunity for scientific exploration. NASA and other groups are using it as a research opportunity.

March 22, 2024

Meet the American who wrote the moon-landing software: Margaret Hamilton, computer whiz mom

The Apollo 11 moon mission provided a giant leap for womankind, thanks to the remarkable intellect of young software engineer and mother Margaret Hamilton.

March 21, 2024

Hot-air balloon crashes into power line, basket breaks off and sparks fly: video

Video captures the moment a hot-air balloon hit a power line in Minnesota, causing the basket to detach with three passengers on board who "miraculously" survived relatively unscathed.

March 21, 2024

Russia aborts space launch, holding 3 astronauts seconds before lift off

Russia's space agency aborted a launch containing three astronauts about 20 seconds before scheduled lift off. The crew was expected to go to the International Space Station.

March 21, 2024

Highlighting Amelia Earhart's most memorable flights and her fearlessness during Women's History Month

Flights including the journey across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and her attempt at flying around the world, are some of the most memorable of Amelia Earhart's time.

March 20, 2024

NASA collision with asteroid Dimorphos changed both its trajectory and shape

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test spacecraft showed that it is possible to change the trajectory of a celestial object, and data shows that the test asteroid's shape also changed.

March 19, 2024

Space CSI investigates murder in microgravity

Murder in space may not just be the stuff of science fiction but in the near future could be science fact, argues one Atlanta-area crime scene detective.