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Earth Sciences Apr 12, 2024

Q&A: El Niño drought leaves Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba only 13% full—a disaster for people and wildlife

Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Niño drought. The country's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declared a national disaster.

Space Exploration Apr 10, 2024

After delay, Delta IV Heavy lifts off for the last time

The storied career of the Delta family of rockets had to wait a little longer than planned to turn the page on its final chapter, but the last of its kind lifted off on the Space Coast on April 9.

Archaeology Apr 9, 2024

The hidden role of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian mythology

Ancient Egyptians were known for their religious beliefs and astronomical knowledge of the sun, moon, and planets, but up until now, it has been unclear what role the Milky Way played in Egyptian religion and culture.

Social Sciences Apr 8, 2024

During a solar eclipse, some Indigenous groups believe it's not just your eyes that need protecting

The last time a total solar eclipse cast its shadows across the United States in August 2017, Jenée Chizick-Agüero, the founder and publisher of Motivos magazine, was pregnant with her son.

Space Exploration Apr 7, 2024

Eclipse weather forecast: clear skies in the Northeast, clouds in Texas

Clouds are likely to spoil the view of the total solar eclipse in Texas and other spots along the path in North America, according to forecasts on Saturday,

Planetary Sciences Apr 5, 2024

The total solar eclipse is a cosmic spectacle well worth the hype

Eclipse fever has gripped North America, where many people are talking, worrying—and obsessing—about the April 8 total solar eclipse.

Social Sciences Apr 2, 2024

Witchcraft trials in Norway ended in the 18th century, according to research

In the 16th and 17th centuries, there was a widespread witch hunt against people accused of witchcraft. In Norway, approximately 750 people were accused of witchcraft and around 300 of them sentenced to death, many of them ...

Archaeology Mar 28, 2024

How Spanish conquistadors, and a tiny cactus-dwelling insect, gave the world the color red

When you think about a red object, you might picture a red carpet, or the massive ruby in the Queen's crown. Indeed, Western monarchies and marketing from brands such as Christian Louboutin have cemented our association of ...

Archaeology Mar 27, 2024

Why did modern humans replace the Neanderthals? The key might lie in our social structures

Why did humans take over the world while our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, became extinct? It's possible we were just smarter, but there's surprisingly little evidence that's true.

Astronomy Mar 25, 2024

'The ghost has taken the spirit of the moon': how Torres Strait Islanders predict eclipses

It's eclipse season. The sun, Earth and moon are aligned so it's possible for the Earth and moon to cast each other into shadow.

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