The kids will be over the moon. Hundreds of school districts from Maine to Texas that will experience near total-darkness during next month’s total solar eclipse will shut down or end classes early out of an abundance of caution. The move is an effort to keep students safe, both protecting their eyes from harmful solar … Read more
For years, scientists have been confused by the effect that solar eclipses have on clouds. Not all clouds, mind you. But, whenever a solar eclipse happens, and the sun is obscured even just 15 percent by the moon, cumulus clouds seem to vanish. A group of scientists at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute and Delft … Read more
If you’ve got a bike, there’s a good chance it’s set up with a derailleur at the rear and a bunch of gears to help you cycle more efficiently. And while that derailleur might be controlled by cables, hydraulics or even electronics, it’s usually down to you to set it in the right place. However, … Read more
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