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How to Verify NASA’s Viral ISS Eclipse Photo—and What the Dark Shadow Shows
The image is authentic NASA photography of the April 8, 2024 eclipse. Here is how to trace frame iss071e002903 to its source, understand the…
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Why Are Punches to the Back of the Head So Dangerous? The Prichard Colón Case Explained
Back-of-the-head blows, often called rabbit punches, are illegal boxing fouls. Here is what makes any head impact dangerous, what happened to Prichard Colón, and…
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San Leandro Earthquake: Why You May Not Have Received an Alert—and What to Check Now
USGS reviewed the August 13 San Leandro earthquake at magnitude 3.84. Here is why many phones stayed quiet, what the smaller follow-up quakes mean,…
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How to Tell Whether the August 12 Eclipse Is Visible Where You Live—and Watch It Safely
The August 12 eclipse is total only along a narrow path, but much of Canada will see a partial eclipse. Here is how to…
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Should the Farmers’ Almanac Forecast Change Your Winter Travel Plans? Not Yet
A months-ahead winter outlook can guide flexible planning, but it cannot predict conditions for a particular trip. Here is when to switch from seasonal…