Six ways to safely watch the eclipse
Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.
Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.
Solar eclipse, UW-Milwaukee viewing party planned
The UW-Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium has organized two events for the solar eclipse, which will take place on Monday, April 8.
The UW-Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium has organized two events for the solar eclipse, which will take place on Monday, April 8.
Ed Dwight, first US Black astronaut candidate, will finally get to space with Blue Origin at 90 years old
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
'Cicada-geddon': How close are we to the 2024 cicada explosion?
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Discover precisely when to anticipate the emergence of trillions of cicadas across 17 states.
Racine Zoo zebra moves to Dallas, to form new herd
Racine Zoo announced the departure of one of its Hartmann's mountain zebras. Malex, born at the zoo in 2020, has found a new herd at the Dallas Zoo.
Racine Zoo announced the departure of one of its Hartmann's mountain zebras. Malex, born at the zoo in 2020, has found a new herd at the Dallas Zoo.
How to check your eclipse glasses to make sure they work
Before you take your eclipse glasses out to the main event, you should make sure they're safe to use.
Before you take your eclipse glasses out to the main event, you should make sure they're safe to use.
How much are you spending for the eclipse? Here’s what Americans are saying
If you live in the right spot, experiencing the eclipse is virtually a free activity. But data is suggesting people are willing to spend to make this a special experience. Are you?
If you live in the right spot, experiencing the eclipse is virtually a free activity. But data is suggesting people are willing to spend to make this a special experience. Are you?
NASA investigates whether space station battery crashed through Florida home
NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home.
NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home.
Skydivers to take plunge during total solar eclipse for unprecedented view
A group of thrill-seeking skydivers is gearing up for an extraordinary experience during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8.
A group of thrill-seeking skydivers is gearing up for an extraordinary experience during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8.
The great April eclipse: All you need to know
How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe? What's the best place to watch the eclipse? Why is this eclipse special? We've got answers.
How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe? What's the best place to watch the eclipse? Why is this eclipse special? We've got answers.
What happens if it's cloudy during the eclipse? The answer depends, researchers say
As the total lunar eclipse on April 8 approaches, one study suggests that cloudy forecasts may not spoil the celestial event.
As the total lunar eclipse on April 8 approaches, one study suggests that cloudy forecasts may not spoil the celestial event.
Gray wolf shot by Michigan hunter in rare Lower Peninsula sighting for species
It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.
It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.
Solar eclipse 2024 food deals and freebies that can’t be overshadowed
The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.
The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.
New York inmates sue to watch solar eclipse after state enacts prison lock downs
New York inmates are filing a lawsuit against the state corrections department for implementing lockdowns in prisons during the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday.
New York inmates are filing a lawsuit against the state corrections department for implementing lockdowns in prisons during the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday.
Pets and the solar eclipse: What to know
While some abnormal animal behavior has been recorded during eclipses of the past, don’t expect anything unusual from your pets. But there are a few things you can do to make sure they’ll stay safe.
While some abnormal animal behavior has been recorded during eclipses of the past, don’t expect anything unusual from your pets. But there are a few things you can do to make sure they’ll stay safe.
16 of the coolest places to watch the solar eclipse
From the adrenaline junkies to the science fanatics to the hopeless romantics, there’s something for everyone this total solar eclipse.
From the adrenaline junkies to the science fanatics to the hopeless romantics, there’s something for everyone this total solar eclipse.
Fossil named after Kermit the Frog sheds light on amphibian evolution, scientists say
Scientists described the fossilized skull of Kermitops gratus, a creature that lived in what is now Texas about 270 million years ago, naming it after Kermit the Frog because of its resemblance to the iconic Muppet character.
Scientists described the fossilized skull of Kermitops gratus, a creature that lived in what is now Texas about 270 million years ago, naming it after Kermit the Frog because of its resemblance to the iconic Muppet character.
2024 Wisconsin 'Keep Wildlife Wild' poster contest winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Monday, April 1, the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme was “Safe in Their Home."
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Monday, April 1, the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme was “Safe in Their Home."
Eclipse 2024 Guide: How to throw a solar eclipse party
It's not too late to start planning a party for the Great American Eclipse.
It's not too late to start planning a party for the Great American Eclipse.
What an eclipse looks like from space, and why you should see one (from Earth)
Would you rather see an eclipse from space or from here on Earth? Here’s the perspective of one of the few human beings who has done both.
Would you rather see an eclipse from space or from here on Earth? Here’s the perspective of one of the few human beings who has done both.