Play4min 24secA space shuttle coming to St. Cloud? It’s possibleMarch 25, 2024 1:25 PMBy Kirsti Marohn and Dana FergusonGov. Tim Walz last week said a donor had inquired about placing a space shuttle in central Minnesota.
On eclipse day, hundreds of students will send up balloons for scienceMarch 25, 2024 4:01 AMBy Geoff Brumfiel The NASA-backed Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project puts students in charge of a bold scientific endeavor to study the April 8 total solar eclipse.
Fill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April’s total solar eclipseMarch 24, 2024 2:10 PMBy The Associated PressSmall towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.
Play48min 28secWhat the deepest ocean reveals and how to save itMarch 22, 2024 1:14 PMBy Kerri Miller and Kelly GordonJournalist Susan Casey descended to some of the deepest parts of the ocean in tiny submersibles while researching her new book, “The Underworld.” What she saw is astounding.
In Havana syndrome patients, NIH scientists find no physical trace of harmMarch 18, 2024 11:37 AMBy Jon Hamilton The mysterious ailments that became known as Havana syndrome left no physical evidence of injury or disease, according to two government studies.
Play3min 50secWatching a solar eclipse without the right filters can cause eye damage. Here’s why March 18, 2024 4:00 AMBy Nell Greenfieldboyce When the April 8 solar eclipse draws eyes upward, having proper solar filters and solar eclipse glasses is essential to avoid potentially permanent eye damage, doctors say.
The eclipse gives astronomy clubs an opportunity to shineMarch 16, 2024 6:00 AMBy Scott Neuman From Texas to Maine, they're teaching people how to enjoy the spectacle safely. Some will hand out glasses or answer questions at events. Others plan to take their own advice — and get outta town.
What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and moreMarch 14, 2024 6:14 AMBy The Associated PressCollege students, rocket scientists and math enthusiasts around the world are celebrating Pi Day. The holiday is on Thursday, March 14 since 3/14 correlates to the first three digits of the infinite number.
Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket is launching again. Here's what to expectMarch 14, 2024 5:29 AMBy Geoff Brumfiel The rocket is the largest ever built. It has yet to complete a full test flight, but the third time might be the charm.
A simple blood test can detect colorectal cancer early, study findsMarch 14, 2024 4:00 AMBy Allison Aubrey At a time when colorectal cancer is rising, researchers say a blood test can detect 83 percent of people with the disease. If the FDA approves it the test would be another screening tool for early detection.