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Heidelberg, Germany

Robert Bunsen Statue

A larger-than-life monument to the inventor of the Bunsen burner.

A stone wall stretches into the distance in Harpswell, Maine, one of thousands that together, by volume, are larger than the Great Wall of China, Hadrian's Wall, and the Pyramids of Giza combined.

Why New England's Stone Walls Are Unlike Any Others

Bigger than the Great Wall of China, Hadrian's Wall, and the Pyramids of Giza combined, the region's ubiquitous stone walls are also a unique ecological habitat.

Robert M. Thorson April 15, 2024

Leuven, Belgium

Heilige Geestcollege

Where George Lemaître discovered the expanding nature of the universe.

Leuven, Belgium

Museum voor Dierkunde

This 19th-century zoological collection has withstood the test of time.

National Astronomy Observatory Japan Mitaka Campus

The headquarters of one of Japan’s leading astronomy research institutions features several historic observatory facilities and a 2,000-year-old burial mound.

Glasgow, Scotland

George Square Imperial Measurements

A small collection of objects of a bygone era hide in plain view.

In Nara City, Japan, sika deer have been protected for over a thousand years due to their sacred status in Shintoism.

Decoding the Sacred Genetics of Japan's Sika Deer

The deer of Nara Park are part of a millennium-old genetic lineage—does that make them more deserving of protection?

Roxanne Hoorn April 9, 2024

(Alleged) Piece of Descartes' Skull

Could this controversial parietal bone be the remain of the famed French philosopher?

There are many ways to enjoy a total solar eclipse.

During an Eclipse, Try These Alternative Ways to Experience the Event

From spotting mysterious shadow bands to proving Einstein right (again), there's more to eclipse viewing than just looking up.

Sam Rolfe April 1, 2024

Retro, poppy posters capture the feel of America under the shadow of the moon.

NASA Artists Are Creating Eye-Popping Posters for the Eclipse

They’re continuing a long, prehistoric tradition of science art.

Colleen Kelly March 28, 2024

Snapdragon genes give this genetically-modified tomato its shocking hue.

Would You Eat This Purple Tomato?

This fruit owes its luminous violet shade to snapdragon flower DNA.

Diana Hubbell March 27, 2024

The temperature of the Sun's surface is about 5,600 degrees Celsius (10,000 degrees Fahrenheit). That's hot, but nowhere near the temperature needed to cook electrons off iron.

Coronium, One of the Most Enduring Mysteries (and Mistakes) in Eclipse Science

During the 1869 total solar eclipse, astronomers thought they had discovered a new element. They were wrong, and the truth was much weirder.

Rebecca Boyle March 27, 2024

Leuven, Belgium

Leuven Historical Measures

Though they might seem like arbitrary scratches in the wall, these were once official measures of length.

Leuven, Belgium

'Primeval Atom'

An installation that makes understanding the size of the universe a walk in the park.

When planning for the total solar eclipse, look for safety lenses that meet an international safety standard known as ISO 12312-2.

How to View an Eclipse Safely

Don't be like Sir Isaac Newton, who nearly blinded himself during an eclipse.

Hessom Razavi March 25, 2024

Desert tortoises have seen a lot—as a species, at least. This one, Rocky, was injured and rescued by wildlife biologists.

Wild Life: Relocated Tortoises

In a preview of our new book, we look at some ancient reptiles who are getting new homes—sometimes in someone's backyard.

Julia Sizek March 22, 2024

Temperature changes on the ground during eclipses can cause certain types of clouds to temporarily clear.

Why Clouds Vanish During Solar Eclipses

New research explains the science behind the sudden disappearance of fluffy cumulus clouds during a solar eclipse.

Roxanne Hoorn March 22, 2024

Artist's impression of the Milky Way.

Podcast: Marching Through the Galaxy With Moiya McTier

The award-winning astrophysicist and folklorist takes us on a tour of the Milky Way.

The Podcast Team March 21, 2024