Factors That Drove Early Cetacean Ancestors to the Sea

Whales (cetaceans) were not always the marine mammals we know today. Climatic and biogeographic conditions may have contributed to their movement from land mammal to marine mammal.
Tagged: earth science

Eclipse Cookie Recipe for your Eclipse Viewing Party

A quick and easy solar eclipse-themed recipe for your April 2024 solar eclipse viewing party

Medieval Warm Period Explored

Learn about the Medieval Warm Period (MWP) including when it occurred and possible causes for it.
Antarctica's History - Eclipse Optics

Antarctica's History

Learn about Antarctica's history and how we know it wasn't always a frozen continent.
What is Pyrogeography? - Eclipse Optics

What is Pyrogeography?

Learn what pyrogeography is and why it's so awesome.

Younger Dryas Explained

Learn about the Younger Dryas period, what caused it, and how it affected the climate of our planet.

Facts About the 2017 North American Eclipse

Learn about the great, and not so great, things that we learned from the August 2017 Total Solar eclipse

Solar Eclipse Effects on Animals, Atmosphere, and Weather

Unmasking the Eclipse: How Solar Spectacles Shuffle Animal Societies Solar eclipses, those celestial tapestries of shadow and light, cast a fascinating spell on more than just human observers. Beneath the...
Tagged: earth science

The 411 on the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Everything you need to know about the science behind the April 2024 total solar eclipse, the path it will take, and where you need to be to see the totality.
Challenges in Managing the Wildland Urban Interface - Eclipse Optics

Challenges in Managing the Wildland Urban Interface

Learn about the complexities of managing the Wildland Urban Interface when it comes to fire ecology

Getting Ready for the Next Solar Eclipse

Check out this guide on how to prepare for the next solar eclipse, whether it's by crafting your own solar viewers or using sophisticated astrophotography techniques, we've got you covered.

How to Make Eclipses Interesting for Students of All Ages

Ideas and recommendations for how to make eclipse events interesting educational opportunities for elementary through college-age students