Solar Eclipses are a natural phenomena that occur when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, momentarily blocking the sun’s light from reaching Earth’s surface. For the first time in many years, people in some parts of the United States will get to see a total solar eclipse. Listen to hear from a few self-defined eclipse addicts, who reflect on their eclipse experiences and marvel at its beauty.
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August 24, 2016
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For the first time in history, two pilots flew the Solar Impulse 2, a solar powered plane, around the world without using any fuel. This technology will have to be developed more before the public will be able to fly in them. Nevertheless, this flight symbolized the innovative progress made by aviators and energy conservationists. Listen to the story to hear more about the flight from pilot, Bertrand Piccard.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2015
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The sun is a star that sits at the center of our Solar System. It provides heat and a gravitational pull for all of the planets that orbit it. Scientists have long believed they knew what the sun was made up of and how it worked. When new evidence upset the balance between theory and observation, a solar physicist set out to reproduce the way the sun functions in a laboratory. Listen to hear more about how the sun works.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2014
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Since the end of the space shuttle program and the beginning of independently funded space exploration, NASA hasn’t been launching many new spacecrafts. This is changing with a recent test flight for NASA’s new spacecraft Orion, which is designed to carry astronauts into deep space. Listen to this public radio story to learn more about Orion’s design and goals.
Read MoreApril 30, 2014
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Is there a possibility for humans to live on another Earth-like planet? Scientists claim that there are potential candidates out there, and for the first time can estimate how many. Listen to this story to learn more about other planets that could sustain life.
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