Sun dogs, rainbows and glories are celestial wonders – and they may appear in alien skies too
These celestial wonders can tell us a lot about the state of the atmosphere at home on Earth as well as on other planets.
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Artemis II Crew Both Subjects and Scientists in NASA Deep Space Research
Artemis II NASA astronauts (left to right) Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen stand in the white room on the crew access arm of the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B…
NASA’s Northrop Grumman CRS-23 Infographics & Hardware
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo craft awaits its capture by the International Space Stations’ Canadarm2 robotic arm, commanded by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick on Aug. 6, 2024. Credit: NASA NASA’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 23, or Northrop Grumman CRS-23, will…
Economists find 2025 farm income boosted by high cattle prices and one-time payments
Net farm income in the United States is projected to reach $177 billion in 2025, a sharp increase from $128 billion in 2024. This is according to the latest update of the annual U.S. farm income and consumer food price…
‘I have you now!’: Darth Vader’s lightsaber from ‘Star Wars’ sells for $3.6 million at auction
The winning bid for this screen-used prop made ‘Star Wars’ history last week… let’s just hope the seller doesn’t alter the deal.
Chalk and talk vs. active learning: What’s holding South African teachers back from using proven methods?
As a full-time teacher completing a Ph.D. part-time, I made a decision early on: do research that speaks to the daily realities of teachers and teaching. And so, the idea came from a lived experience—the day I asked one of…
From pubs to plates: Research shows Britain’s social life is shifting
A new study by experts from The University of Manchester has revealed a major shift in Britain’s social life, as the number of bars and pubs has dropped sharply in recent years while restaurants have expanded.
Infrared instruments could spot exotic ice on other worlds
Phases of ice that exist naturally only on frozen moons could be detected using infrared spectroscopy, according to new laboratory experiments.
Single, divorced, widowed? Social security rules may be working against you
Social Security is one of the most successful social programs in U.S. history, lifting millions of retirees out of poverty. But for lifelong single, divorced and prematurely widowed women, their benefits lag behind those of their married peers.
Study finds blind spot for some auditors who use tech-based fraud tests
A new study finds that auditors of financial statements are less likely to follow up on “red flags” identified by data analytics if the auditors did not play a role in developing the relevant analytical tests. The researchers also identified…