Energy May 2, 2016 Solar Impulse 2 pilot preps for daunting 5-day solo flight across Pacific The most daunting leg of Solar Impulse 2’s epic journey around the world will be a massive test of endurance for the solar-powered plane’s pilot Andre Borschberg.
Energy May 2, 2016 Solar Impulse 2 plane takes renewable energy and clean tech to new heights, says pilot The Solar Impulse 2 plane, about to embark on the most daunting leg of its epic round-the-world journey, is taking renewable energy and clean technology to new heights, says pilot Bertrand Piccard.
Spaceflight May 2, 2016 Spectacular space photos capture solar filament eruption NASA has released stunning images of a solar filament bursting out of the sun. The “elongated solar filament,” extended almost half the sun's visible hemisphere, according to NASA, and erupted into space on April 28 and 29 in a large burst of bright plasma.
Astronomy May 2, 2016 Giant alien planet has four suns in its sky Planets with four suns in their sky may be more common than previously thought, a new study suggests.
Moon May 2, 2016 Total solar eclipse, supermoon, equinox: Friday’s celestial triple play Friday is a huge day for skywatchers, offering a rare trifecta of celestial events – a total solar eclipse, a supermoon, and the vernal equinox.
Moon May 2, 2016 Astronauts snap amazing total solar eclipse photos from space Astronauts on the International Space Station caught sight of an amazing solar eclipse March 20, and they have the photos to prove it.
Astronomy May 2, 2016 Total solar eclipse on Friday: How to watch it live online Even though most people around the world won't be able to see Friday's total solar eclipse in person, anyone with an Internet connection can watch it live online thanks to two webcasts featuring the cosmic event.
Astronomy May 2, 2016 Fierce 'superflares' from the Sun zapped the infant Earth Our young sun may have routinely blasted Earth with gobs of energy more powerful than any similar bombardments recorded in human history.
Astronomy May 2, 2016 NASA probes catch solar shockwave in action for the first time For the first time ever, NASA’s Van Allen Probes caught the before and after effects of a solar shockwave as it was happening. The event, which occurred on October 8, 2013, was triggered by an explosion that erupted on the sun’s surface, sending a shockwave of solar wind careening through space. After passing the moon, the shockwave hurtled toward Earth before running head-on into the magnetic field surrounding our planet. This impact then set off a magnetized sound pulse, which reverberated around Earth.
Science Education May 2, 2016 Stunning 7-mile scale model of the solar system created in Nevada A group of friends has created a stunning 7-mile scale model of the solar system on a dry lakebed in Nevada.
Spaceflight May 2, 2016 Space Station crosses Sun's face in spectacular new photo An amazing new photo shows the International Space Station crossing the sun's face.