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Partial solar eclipse at the bottom of the world closes out the year’s sun and moon spectacles
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The bottom of the world is front and center for a partial solar eclipse next week.
Antarctica, New Zealand and a sliver of Australia are in prime position as the moon slips between the sun and Earth, obscuring a…
Researchers solve decades-old color mystery in iconic Jackson Pollock painting
Scientists have identified the origins of the blue color in one of Jackson Pollock’s paintings with a little help from chemistry. In the painting called “Number 1A, 1948,” scientists had previously characterized the reds and yellows…
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life. Scientists reported the findings Wednesday, but stressed that in-depth analysis is needed of the sample…