Solar eclipse: the prime watching spots are along the 'path of totality'
There is a solar eclipse happening on Monday, and many people have hopes of witnessing the rare phenomenon for themselves. The path of totality will offer prime spots for seeing the total eclipse.
Eclipse tourism sends short-term rental occupancy rates soaring
An influx of tourists to areas within or near the path of totality for Monday's solar eclipse have sent short-term rental occupancy rates soaring in big cities and small towns alike.
Solar eclipse: Airbnb rentals 90% booked along path of totality
Airbnb's business has surged ahead of the total solar eclipse on Monday. The platform is 90% booked along the path of totality, according to Airbnb.
Solar eclipse mania: Warby Parker, Burger King, Krispy Kreme offer exclusive products, deals
A slew of companies, from Warby Parker and Frito Lay to Burger King, are trying to capitalize on the highly anticipated solar eclipse on April 8 by offering free or exclusive products.
Eclipse tourism expected to bring big bucks to areas in path of totality
Millions of Americans plan on traveling to get the best view of Monday's solar eclipse in the U.S., and states in the line of totality are set to see an economic boost.
Solar Eclipse travelers getting left in the dark with sold-out hotel bookings
Solar eclipse draws thousands of travelers, many of them scrambling to find lodging accommodations to witness the phenomena.
SunChips releasing limited-edition flavor for 5 minutes during solar eclipse
SunChips is launching a limited-edition flavor in honor of the solar eclipse of 2024. It will only be available for the duration of totality – roughly 4 minutes and 20-plus seconds.
Study shows pythons could provide sustainable meat for food insecurity
Researchers said python meat could be part of a solution to reduce food insecurity, especially in regions where eating reptiles is common.
Helium discovered in Minnesota as US supplies dwindle
A Canadian-based company discovered a potential helium reservoir deep beneath Minnesota's Iron Range last month as U.S. supplies of the gas fall.
US hours away from attempt at first moon landing in half century with private robot spacecraft
Those interested in watching the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in more than half a century may be able to do so on Thursday.
UFO Super Bowl commercial flies into big game's ad space
Martin Scorsese directed a commercial for Squarespace for the Super Bowl about UFOs called "Hello Down There," in which aliens are trying to show humans they exist.
United Launch Alliance launches first next generation Vulcan rocket in Florida: 'An exciting new era'
United Launch Alliance launched its next generation Vulcan rocket early Monday morning in what the company described as "the beginning of a new era of space capabilities."
Bezos-funded scientists issue dire climate 'tipping point' warning, say to phase out fossil fuels
Scientists funded by Jeff Bezos' Bezos Earth Fund issued a dire warning in a new report on the global "tipping points" at risk from global warming in the next decade.
Rare Pokemon cards, first-print ‘Harry Potter,' Einstein manuscript and other treasures up for auction
Among the items offered in Goldin's Pop Culture Elite Auction are a handwritten Albert Einstein manuscript, a signed Abraham Lincoln letter and a sealed Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Hangtab version.
Elon Musk says first human patient will soon receive Neuralink brain implant
Billionaire CEO and Neuralink co-founder Elon Musk says his neurotechnology company is ready to install its first brain implant in a human patient for a clinical study.
Virgin Galactic launches first private astronaut mission
Virgin Galactic launched its first private astronaut mission on Thursday from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The "historic" flight included an Olympian and mother-daughter duo.
Fishermen, activists protesting offshore wind projects on the East Coast: 'A manmade environmental disaster'
Rhode Island fisherman Chris Brown and CFACT President Craig Rucker outline why they are protesting offshore wind farms and sound the alarm on the threat posed to wildlife.
Virgin Galactic announces flight window for first private astronaut mission
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. announced its first-ever private astronaut mission on Thursday, with the flight window opening on Aug. 10. It will carry three passengers to space.
SpaceX Starlink satellites are leaking electromagnetic radiation, researchers say
Several SpaceX Starlink satellites are leaking low-freaking radio waves, according to scientists from several international institutes. They used the LOFAR telescope.
Infectious disease doctor warns of deadly, drug-resistant fungus that’s ‘missed by most physicians’
Saint Joseph Health's Dr. Bob Lahita raises awareness around Candida auris fungal infections being extremely resistant to treatment and difficult to identify solely on symptoms.