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With new technology, blind people can hear and feel April’s total solar eclipse

By Christina Larson, Associated Press

People who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the total solar eclipse on April 8. Devices that can translate the eclipse on sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings for the…

Schools in the path of April’s solar eclipse prepare for a natural teaching moment

By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press

Some schools in or near the path of totality also are organizing group viewings for students to experience the awe of daytime darkness and learn about the astronomy behind it together.

Protective eyewear is key to safe solar eclipse viewing. Here’s how to avoid counterfeits

By Yao "Henry" Jin, Simone Peinkofer, The Conversation

To make sure that you enjoy the total solar eclipse safely, the American Astronomical Society has specifically warned against buying eclipse glasses at the lowest price from online marketplaces like Amazon or eBay.

Timekeepers may subtract a second from clocks as soon as 2029 as planet spins slightly faster

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Ice melting at both of Earth’s poles has been counteracting the planet's burst of speed and is likely to have delayed the global second of reckoning by about three years.

Bridge failures can cause major disruptions. How do agencies plan for disaster?

By Lee D. Han, The Conversation

Transportation agencies plan for events like major bridge or highway collapses, but these events can disrupt traffic for months and affect residential neighborhoods as well as motorists.

Tips for navigating big crowds, traffic and other potential mishaps during April’s total solar eclipse

By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press

Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of the upcoming total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.

WATCH: NASA explains what you need to know about the April 8 total solar eclipse

By News Desk

A total solar eclipse will be visible across a large swath of the U.S. on Monday, April 8.

Why Stumpy, D.C.’s beloved cherry tree, is seeing its final peak bloom this year

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin

An annual, celebrated event took place this past week in Washington, D.C., and it didn’t have anything to do with politics. It’s known as peak bloom, the day 70 percent of blossoms are open on Washington’s iconic cherry trees around…

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Solar eclipse on April 8 to give ‘citizen scientists’ a chance to help NASA

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

The U.S. won’t see another total solar eclipse on this scale until 2045, so NASA and everyone else is pulling out all the stops.

Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.