Missed the eclipse? The next one in 2027 is ‘the one to be at’
The next total solar eclipse will unfold in August 2027, creating a long-duration spectacle over ancient Egyptian sites.
Day: August 14, 2026
A cosmic breadcrumb trail leads astronomers to a discovery in another galaxy
In a first, astronomers say they’ve detected a long ribbon of stars outside the Milky Way. The globular cluster stellar stream could reveal clues ab…
The Lindsay Clancy trial brings maternal mental health into the spotlight
Mental health issues are the leading underlying cause of pregnancy-related death in the United States, but they are often overlooked.
False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of data
Numerous studies have shown that Covid-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy, but Republican lawmakers and Trump administration officials have recentl…
Europe’s economy faces a one-two punch from extreme weather and war
Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where heatwaves are straining an economy under pressure from higher energy prices due to …
Penn State went from title favorite to total mess in 2025. Its new coach is rebuilding an identity that feels very familiar
Shortly after arriving at Penn State, Matt Campbell instituted a team competition that served him well in his days at Iowa State.
Trump’s overhaul of the federal workforce isn’t quite over
When Laura Dodson received a notice in late June that her job as an agricultural economist at the US Department of Agriculture was being relocated to …
Kennedy Center votes to put Trump’s name back on building and close for renovations
President Donald Trump’s handpicked board of the Kennedy Center has voted a second time to close the performing arts institution for a two-year reno…
Nigel Farage wins election in which his main rival was a trash can
Nigel Farage has comfortably won a special election that he triggered, meaning he will remain as a member of parliament after a contest that all the o…
Carrier group headed to Middle East to replace USS Abraham Lincoln, US official says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will apply measures “never been seen” to inflict economic pain on Iran. Follow for the latest news up…
