What Time Is the Solar Eclipse Today?
On Monday, Aug. 21, the contiguous U.S. will experience a total solar eclipse for the first time since 1979. The eclipse, which occurs when the …
Hundreds of Dog Breeds Compete at Westminster. Many of Them Share a History
On Monday and Tuesday, at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, more than 200 breeds of man’s best friend will compete for the title …
The Oldest Fossils Ever Found Were Discovered in Greenland
Scientists have found the oldest physical evidence for life on earth in the fossils of Greenland rocks that are 3.7 billion years old. The newly …
One of the World’s Rarest Animals May Be on the Verge of Extinction in Iran
The rare Asiatic cheetah, already severely endangered, may be in greater danger of extinction than ever before, as conservationists say only two females of the …
The Moon May Once Have Been Many Moons
The moon might be the most misleading object in the sky. It’s brilliant, it’s beautiful, it’s silently serene. But if anything actually defines the moon, …
How Trump Could Slow Climate Change Projects Around the World
Much of the fallout from President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has centered on the symbolism of losing the world’s largest economy and second …
The Cheap(er) Private Jet
Private-jet ownership has long been the domain of the ultrawealthy, with costs running into the tens of millions of dollars even before the crew and …
Eclipses Are Happening All the Time. You Just Need to Know Where to Look
Look up at the sky, right now (or at least if “right now” is nighttime) and gaze around for a few seconds. Done? OK. You’ve …
A Congressional Watchdog Is Warning Washington to Prepare for Costly Climate Change
Click:handmade dog figurine The U.S. federal government should adopt a strategy to manage climate change risks, as their cost to the government may rise as …
Scientists Warn of ‘Eleventh Hour’ for Many Primate Species
Nearly two-thirds of primate species face the threat of extinction largely as a result of human actions that kill animals directly and destroy habitats, according …