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TECH 16 hours ago

It’s summer! Protect your tech from the heat

Across America, record-breaking heat waves are in the headlines every week this summer. Here's how to keep your devices safe from the rising temperatures.

NASA July 12

Webb Space Telescope marks 1st year of science with marvelous new image

NASA released a stunning new image of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex on Wednesday to mark the first year of the James Webb Space Telescope's scientific operations.

Media July 1

White House report signals openness to manipulating sunlight to prevent climate change

A research document put out by the White House revealed it is open to looking at ways to alter the Earth's atmosphere to keep the sun's rays from inducing more climate change.

Mars June 28

NASA captures Mars in stunning ultraviolet light

NASA has shared stunning views of Mars in ultraviolet wavelengths. The images of the red planet were taken by an instrument on its MAVEN spacecraft, which launched in November 2013.

VIDEO May 31

Sunset casts glow on New York City in stunning video

Manhattanhenge is an event that occurs when the setting or rising sun is perfectly aligned with the east-west streets of New York City. See the most recent occurrence on Memorial Day!

HEALTH May 19

What SPF should your sunscreen have? Find out how it may help premature aging and skin cancer

While fun in the sun may be top of mind this summer, make sure to put on your sunscreen and safe clothing to avoid skin cancer and other risks from sunburn.

AIR AND SPACE May 4

Astronomers see ancient sun-like star devouring planet for the first time – and possibly Earth's fate

For the first time, astronomer have observed the first direct evidence of a dying and ancient sun-like star devouring an exoplanet – a possible window into our solar system's future.

NASA April 21

Old NASA satellite tumbles to Earth over Sahara Desert, agency says

NASA's Rhessi satellite, launched in 2002, tumbled to Earth over the Sahara Desert. The agency said the crash of the 660-pound spacecraft occurred early in the morning in Sudan.

Astronomy April 20

Rare hybrid solar eclipse stuns Australia, Indonesia skywatchers

Eclipse watchers gathered in Australia, Indonesia and East Timor to catch a glimpse of a rare hybrid solar eclipse that sent temperatures falling and plunged areas into darkness.

NASA April 1

NASA AI model could help world prepare for impact of solar storms

NASA said Thursday that a new computer model that uses artificial intelligence could help predict dangerous space weather around the world with half an hour of advance warning.