Science
Bill Nye "The Science Guy" got to see the total solar eclipse from Fredericksburg, Texas. He spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about what it was like.
Latest Science
Total solar eclipse cuts path across U.S.
Millions in the U.S., Mexico and Canada were able to see a total solar eclipse on Monday. The eclipse's path of totality cut through 15 states, but even those outside the path were still able to see a partial eclipse. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell reports.
Solar eclipse crosses U.S. | Special Report
Millions of Americans watched the sun briefly vanish behind the moon during the rare total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Watch the CBS News special report, "Total Eclipse of the Heartland," for full coverage of the rare event.
NASA breaks down eclipse radiation myths
NASA says there are several radiation myths connected to the eclipse.
Bill Nye shares tips for eclipse: "Be in the moment"
Bill Nye the Science Guy encouraged people to take in their surroundings, saying the eclipse is a great shared experience.
Maps show where trillions of cicadas will emerge in the U.S. this spring
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
Watch rare pink vortex bubbles spew out of Mount Etna
One volcanologist said Mount Etna was spewing "unprecedented quantities" of the volcanic vortex rings – potentially because of "so much bad news" happening lately.
What time the solar eclipse started, reached peak totality and ended
The 2024 solar eclipse fascinated millions across the U.S. — and those in the "path of totality" got to experience a few minutes of darkness during its daytime peak.
Why do total solar eclipses happen? Learn what causes the celestial show
The moon will shroud parts of North America in darkness when the total solar eclipse happens today, April 8. Here's what causes the phenomenon and why.
What happens during a solar eclipse? Experts explain the awe-inspiring phenomena to expect on April 8
Monday's total eclipse of the sun will be viewable across a swath of 13 states. Learn what happens during an eclipse, and about preparations in one Arkansas town that is expected to double in size due to eclipse tourism traffic.
