When Pop-Up Books Taught Popular Science
Before they were relegated to the domain of children, books with movable mechanisms explained anatomy, astronomy, and more to adults. An Object Lesson .
Category Archives: Astronomy
TWRA Requests Public Input For 2019-20 Waterfowl And Other Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is soliciting comments for its 2019-20 waterfowl and other migratory bird hunting regulations, including sandhill cranes.
Black hole
An artist's conception of the most distant supermassive black hole ever discovered, which is part of a quasar from just 690 million years after the Big Bang. Eduardo BaA ados had three nights to spot something that might not even exist: a supermassive black hole close to the beginning of time.
Private Jet Companies and Airlines Know How to Profit From the Eclipse
We doubt the eclipse 99 years ago had such a commericial bent. But, hey, why shouldn't aviation businesses try to profit from a natural phenomenon? For the well-heeled looking for a last-minute plan to see next week's solar eclipse, a U.S. private-jet operator is offering an option for $10,000 a seat.
A look at Prince Philip, the queen’s most loyal subject
Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Pr... . FILE - In this Wednesday, May 25, 2011 file photo President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama welcome Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for a reciprocal dinner at Winfield House in London.
Mysterious Star Baffles Scientists, Resurrects Alien Debate
The dimming of a sun 1,276 light years away from Earth has once again sparked a debate over whether or not aliens could be responsible for its strange behavior. Telescope operators around the world reported that the star, classified as KIC 8462852, began spontaneously dimming Thursday night, suggesting that dense formations were orbiting the star and blocking its light.
Scientists Have Discovered An Entire System Of Earth-Like Exoplanets
In the latest news about the continued search for Earth-like planets outside the Solar System, NASA announced today the discovery of an entire system of Earth-like exoplanets orbiting a star just 40 light-years away: Not just one, but seven Earth-size planets that could potentially harbor life have been identified orbiting a tiny star not too far away, offering the first realistic opportunity to search for signs of alien life outside of the solar system. The planets orbit a dwarf star named Trappist-1, about 40 light years, or some 235 trillion miles, from Earth.
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California prepares for catastrophe: Battle to stop a collapse at America's tallest dam that would cause a 100ft-deep, 40 mile wide flood as 200,000 residents flee and leave ghost towns in their wake Kellyanne Conway hits back at SNL: Trump aide thanks supporters after fury over 'sexist' skit depicting her as murderous mistress from Fatal Attraction Trump is questioning the future of a series of top aides - including under fire national security advisor Mike Flynn, embattled press secretary Sean Spicer and chief of staff Reince Priebus Want to have smarter children? Delay giving birth until your late 30s: Infants born to older mothers are more intelligent and successful Astronomers spot a bizarrely-shaped asteroid bigger than the Empire State Building - and they say it could crash into the Earth PIERS MORGAN: Foul-mouthed rape comics aren't funny, JK has a magic for losing and Meryl's ... (more)
NASA Sending Probe To Investigate Mysterious Water On Asteroid
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey studying Psyche recently detected water on it with a NASA telescope. The new findings suggest that Psyche may not have a metallic core and is likely water rich.
In 1789, America held its first presidential election
In 1610, astronomer Galileo Galilei began observing three of Jupiter's moons . On Jan. 7, 1942, Japanese forces began besieging American and Filipino troops in Bataan during World War II.
Is Earth getting a long distance call?
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