To Consider:
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
Albert Einstein (1879-1955) German-born theoretical physicist
The New York Times - Science
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Final Delta IV Heavy Launch: Finale for a Rocket That Brings the Heat
The Delta IV, a rocket that briefly bursts into flame just before it lifts off, is set to launch for the last time on Thursday. -
Jane Goodall Is More of a Dog Person, Actually
Dr. Goodall, who is best known for her work with chimpanzees, recently celebrated her forthcoming 90th birthday with as many dogs and explained why she isn’t slowing down. -
‘Dune’-like Sandworm Existed Millions of Years Longer Than Thought
Researchers examined fossils of the predatory worm and found a new species that persisted for 25 million years after it was believed to have become extinct. -
Orcas Are Considered One Species. Should They Be?
A new study suggests that two killer whale populations in the North Pacific are distinct enough to be considered separate species. -
What Birds’ Dreams Can Tell Us About Our Own
What new research on the avian brain and REM sleep in birds might reveal about our own dream lives. -
Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows
U.S. regulators confirmed that sick cattle in Texas, Kansas and possibly in New Mexico contracted avian influenza. They stressed that the nation’s milk supply is safe. -
As Stellar Observations Improve, Earth’s History and Future Get Fuzzier
Astronomers have gotten better at tracking the motions of stars just beyond the solar system. But that’s made it harder to predict Earth’s future and reconstruct its past. -
A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming April 8. Here’s What to Know.
These are answers to common questions about the April 8 eclipse, and we’re offering you a place to pose more of them. -
Old Newspaper Stories Offer Clues to 1868 Lake Michigan Shipwreck
It took researchers only two days to find the wreckage of the Milwaukee, a steamship that sank after colliding with another ship. They were guided by details from newspaper accounts of the accident. -
Last-Minute Strategies to See the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
On April 8, parts of 13 U.S. states, Mexico and Canada will plunge into midday darkness. Miss this spectacle and you’ll have to wait till 2044 for the next one so close to home.
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