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September 26, 2017

Blossoming bisexual: World's 1st flower had male and female parts

When the world's first flower sprouted about 140 million years ago, it was bisexual, possessing both male and female reproductive parts, according to the researchers who virtually reconstructed the blossom in a new study.

September 26, 2017

Solar Eclipse 2017: 5 great cities to watch the once-in-a-lifetime event

If you live near one of these cities in the path of totality, start making your travel plans now!

September 26, 2017

How to tell if your eclipse glasses are unsafe (and what to do about it)

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) responded yesterday (Aug. 1) to increasing reports of unsafe solar eclipse glasses and solar viewers being sold to consumers ahead of the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse.

September 26, 2017

Students prepare to launch balloons to get bird's-eye view of solar eclipse

For the first time advances in technology will make it possible for world-wide solar eclipse enthusiasts to watch live-streamed video of the celestial phenomenon – and they are doing it with balloons.

September 26, 2017

Airbnb contest is giving away chance to be the first to see eclipse

For those who haven’t yet booked a trip to see the total solar eclipse later this month, Airbnb has a contest you're going to want to enter.

September 26, 2017

Revealed: What the Sun's outer atmosphere will look like during the total solar eclipse

With the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse only a few weeks away, astronomers have revealed what the sun's outer atmosphere is likely to look like as the sun disappears behind the moon.

September 26, 2017

US solar energy grid braces for solar eclipse event

While the continental U.S. is eagerly awaiting the solar eclipse, solar energy plants are preparing for that brief moment when the moon passes between the earth and the sun.

September 26, 2017

Tiny 'Jaws'? Woman recounts scary sea fleas attack

Is it now safe to go back into the water?

September 26, 2017

Hurricane season in Atlantic expected to be 'above-normal,' with 2 to 5 'major storms,' forecasters say

A robust start to the Atlantic hurricane season shows no signs of slowing down, forecasters said Wednesday.

September 26, 2017

Hertz forced to cancel 'hundreds' of car reservations weeks before eclipse

Hertz overbooks and customers are furious.