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Blind people can hear and feel April’s total solar eclipse with new technology
While eclipse watchers look to the skies, people who are blind or visually impaired will be able to hear and feel the celestial event. Devices that can translate the eclipse on sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings…
Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can lead to permanent eye damage. Eye experts say it's easy to take safety precautions. People in the path of totality of the April 8 total solar eclipse that cuts through Mexico, the U.S.…
Apple App Store – Top Apps
Top Free iPhone Apps (US):
1. Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Activision Publishing, Inc.
2. Max: Stream HBO, TV, & Movies, WarnerMedia Global Digital Services, LLC
3. NCAA March Madness Live, NCAA Digital
4. CBS Sports App: Scores &…
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk’s X against nonprofit researchers tracking hate speech on platform
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp. against the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate, which has documented the increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased by the Tesla owner. X, formerly…
April’s total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments
April's total solar eclipse promises to be a scientific bonanza, thanks to new spacecraft _ and cosmic chance. The moon will be extra close to Earth, providing a long and intense period of darkness. Plus the sun should be more active with…
Historic covered bridges are under threat by truck drivers relying on GPS meant for cars
One of Vermont’s historic covered bridges is under threat from modern technology. Box truck drivers relying on GPS designed for cars continually crash through Lyndon’s 140-year-old Miller’s Run bridge. That's despite signs, including a…
Apple App Store – Top Apps
Top Free iPhone Apps (US):
1. Threads, an Instagram app, Instagram, Inc.
2. SHEIN - Shopping Online, ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.
3. Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire, Temu
4. Google, Google LLC
5. ShortTV - Watch Dramas & Shows, SHORTTV…
Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at age 93
The NASA astronaut who commanded the dress rehearsal mission for the 1969 moon landing has died. Thomas Stafford died Monday in a Florida hospital. He was 93. Before Apollo 10, Stafford also took part in the first rendezvous of two U.S.…
Jupiter’s moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life
New research suggests there’s less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa than thought. This could affect what if any life might be lurking in the moon’s underground ocean. The new study published Monday in Nature Astronomy is…
4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay
SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station who will oversee the arrival of two new rocketships during their stint. The U.S.-Russian crew should reach the station on Tuesday, following Sunday night's launch from…