NASA talks about total solar eclipse in Austin area
We are one month away from the solar eclipse, during which the moon will slowly pass in front of the sun, blocking its light. Here in Central Texas, we will have the unique opportunity to witness the moon completely cover the sun. Sarah Frazier, NASA's heliophysics communications manager, with more.
We are one month away from the solar eclipse, during which the moon will slowly pass in front of the sun, blocking its light. Here in Central Texas, we will have the unique opportunity to witness the moon completely cover the sun. Sarah Frazier, NASA's heliophysics communications manager, with more.
Fossil of ‘nightmarish’ sea reptile found in Morocco
The giant sea lizard had dagger-like teeth and was just one of the many apex predators hunting our oceans 66 million years ago.
The giant sea lizard had dagger-like teeth and was just one of the many apex predators hunting our oceans 66 million years ago.
SpaceX prepares for third Starship test flight from Texas
Space fans have about a week to prepare themselves for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.
Space fans have about a week to prepare themselves for the excitement of yet another SpaceX Starship Super Heavy test flight from East Texas.
Solar eclipse: CTX school districts to close
A few Central Texas school districts have announced they will close on April 8 due to the eclipse hitting Texas.
A few Central Texas school districts have announced they will close on April 8 due to the eclipse hitting Texas.
Solar eclipse 2024: Central Texas school districts to close April 8
A few Central Texas school districts have announced they will close on April 8 due to the eclipse hitting Texas.
A few Central Texas school districts have announced they will close on April 8 due to the eclipse hitting Texas.
NASA looking to hire astronauts: Do you have what it takes?
Applicants who are accepted can expect an annual salary of $152,258 per year.
Applicants who are accepted can expect an annual salary of $152,258 per year.
Whale that vanished from Atlantic over 200 years ago spotted off Massachusetts: 'Shouldn't exist'
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Scientists from the New England Aquarium (NEA) in Boston were flying off the coast of Nantucket on Friday when they saw a leviathan that has been extinct for over 200 years: a gray whale.
Las Vegas’ Bellagio helps rescue yellow-billed loon from its fountain
The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.
The Bellagio in Las Vegas had to pause its fountain show, as it worked with officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who “found comfort" in the water.
White shark breaks records with historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico
A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.
A white shark, LeeBeth, recently made a historic journey from South Carolina to Mexico, marking the furthest westward tracking of a white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s, study warns
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
ESA's Comet Interceptor will be 1st mission to visit 'pristine' object
The mission, called Comet Interceptor, will be the first mission to visit the cosmic object.
The mission, called Comet Interceptor, will be the first mission to visit the cosmic object.
How the military’s new X-65 plane might revolutionize aircraft design
The experimental new X-plane is designed to not have any external parts to improve weight issues and make it more aerodynamic.
The experimental new X-plane is designed to not have any external parts to improve weight issues and make it more aerodynamic.
Scientists photograph ‘lost bird,’ not seen for decades, during expedition in Africa
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
According to the American Bird Conservancy, the yellow-crested helmetshrike had not been seen in nearly two decades. It had never been photographed.
How much bigger is a supermoon, really?
In 2024, there are four supermoons to look forward to, and they happen four months in a row.
In 2024, there are four supermoons to look forward to, and they happen four months in a row.
March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Scientists, isolated in Antarctic lab for months, began to develop their own accent
Scientists say if humans end up colonizing the moon or Mars, a new accent will surely develop over generations there as well.
Scientists say if humans end up colonizing the moon or Mars, a new accent will surely develop over generations there as well.
2024 Eclipse: Texas sees 600% surge in Airbnb searches as travelers hope to see eclipse
Airbnb is seeing a spike in rentals for cities along the path of the April 8th total solar eclipse.
Airbnb is seeing a spike in rentals for cities along the path of the April 8th total solar eclipse.
Cedar Park aerospace company opens new rocket manufacturing facility
Firefly Aerospace, based in Cedar Park, is expanding its reach beyond the planet, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new rocket manufacturing facility in Briggs.
Firefly Aerospace, based in Cedar Park, is expanding its reach beyond the planet, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new rocket manufacturing facility in Briggs.
How to watch the total solar eclipse with NASA
April’s solar eclipse will be hard to miss. If you’re anywhere within a large swath of the U.S., all you’ll need to do is look up. But if you want to watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event with experts, NASA is ready for you.
April’s solar eclipse will be hard to miss. If you’re anywhere within a large swath of the U.S., all you’ll need to do is look up. But if you want to watch this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event with experts, NASA is ready for you.