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Solar Eclipse March 24, 2024

For solar eclipse on April 8, some US schools will be closed for the day

School districts and universities nationwide will observe alternative schedules due to safety concerns during the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Astrophysicist Dr. Bill Blair weighs in.

Climate Change March 23, 2024

Trudeau's bungled wildfire response made Canada most polluted country on continent: critics

A new air quality report found that Canada had the most polluted air of any North American country in 2023, as critics say the Trudeau government's scattered response to the disaster likely made matters worse.

Natural Disasters March 21, 2024

Dozens have been killed by landsides around the world this year. Here's how to tell if you're at risk.

Landslides around the world have killed hundreds of people at once, but they are difficult to predict. Scientists study their risks and warnings to try to be better prepared.

LIFESTYLE March 18, 2024

Maple butter offers a sweet and secret taste of springtime in North America

Maple butter, also known as maple cream, is a sweet spread made from 100% maple syrup, drawn from trees each spring. The syrup is concentrated and whipped to a creamy texture.

LIFESTYLE March 14, 2024

On this day in history, March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein born in Germany, exploded onto world stage at age 26

Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany, on this day in history, March 14, 1879. He was just 26 years old when he proposed his groundbreaking theory of relativity.

GREAT OUTDOORS March 11, 2024

Weather, rainbows and pots of gold: What's at work here?

For generations people have been fascinated by rainbows, citing everything from God to good luck. Two scientists reveal what's at work when this colorful phenomenon shows up.

Digital Originals February 29, 2024

NASA unlocks new sounds of the universe with project that transforms cosmic discoveries

NASA's sonification project allows the blind and visually impaired to experience the wonders of space by translating three new images of celestial objects into sounds.

US February 24, 2024

Remains of Oregon teenager identified after 54 years using advanced genetic genealogy

Teenager Sandra Young's remains were found in 1970, but not identified until last fall using genetic genealogy.

WILD NATURE February 22, 2024

Snake discovery as explorers identify new species of anaconda that's the 'biggest of all'

Researchers have identified the green anaconda as two separate species. National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details to 91±¬ÁÏ Digital about the new snake type.

Mexico February 21, 2024

Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano 'El Popo' spews plume of gas and ash

Captivating video has posted online showing a volcano in Mexico known as "El Popo" spewing a huge plume of ash cloud into the evening sky on Tuesday.

WILD NATURE February 20, 2024

Stringray's 'virgin' pregnancy: How some species can get pregnant without mating

A North Carolina stingray's surprise pregnancy is most likely the product of parthenogenesis. National Geographic's Christine Dell'Amore shared the details of how this works.