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General Physics Apr 16, 2024

How logic alone may prove that time doesn't exist

Modern physics suggests time may be an illusion. Einstein's theory of relativity, for example, suggests the universe is a static, four-dimensional block that contains all of space and time simultaneously—with no special ...

Other Apr 13, 2024

Saturday Citations: Listening to bird dreams, securing qubits, imagining impossible billiards

It's Saturday, which means that in a universe where the arrow of time moves backward, people have to go to work tomorrow. In such a hypothetical universe, Garfield hates Fridays—tough to imagine. This week, we looked at ...

Space Exploration Apr 10, 2024

OK, the eclipse was cool, but those glasses aren't. Now what?

OK, you hopped on the eclipse bandwagon, did your research and viewed the celestial miracle responsibly. But now what are you going to do with those odd-looking glasses?

Planetary Sciences Apr 9, 2024

Video: Total solar eclipse seen from space

A total solar eclipse swept across North America yesterday, blocking out the sun momentarily with parts of the continent plunged into darkness. Geostationary satellites orbiting 36,000 km away captured images of the rare ...

Astronomy Apr 9, 2024

Eclipses aren't just visual spectacles, they are at the heart of scientific efforts to understand distant planets

The total solar eclipse across North America on April 8, 2024, is a stunning and memorable event for everyone in its path. However, eclipses are not just valued for their visual impact, they are at the heart of cutting-edge ...

Space Exploration Apr 9, 2024

Delta eclipse flight: Here's what it was like

At 35,000 feet over the U.S. the air was thick with anticipation and excited chatter as everyone pulled out their phones hoping to get a photo.

Space Exploration Apr 9, 2024

'I cried a little': from Texas to Canada, the awe and beauty of solar eclipse

The day died and was reborn a few minutes later Monday in the southern United States. There were hugs, tears and gasping as people watched the moon fully eclipse the sun and briefly plunge the world into darkness.

Space Exploration Apr 9, 2024

Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for

Whether you saw the moon completely block the sun, were foiled by cloudy weather or weren't along the path of Monday's total solar eclipse, there are still more chances to catch a glimpse.

Space Exploration Apr 9, 2024

Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most

After beholding the midday darkness of a total solar eclipse that raced across the continent, thousands of spectators in New England were stuck seeing only brake lights Monday night as highway traffic backed up for hours.

Space Exploration Apr 8, 2024

A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality

A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.

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