Environment and Nature

Negative leap second may be needed to adjust for Earth spinning slower

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Leap seconds are added because if Earth is rotating slower over millions of years then a Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) minute would ...

For April 8 eclipse, totality will draw some upstate while others will stay on LI for a partial experience

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

When the moon passes between the sun and the earth on April 8, many Long Islanders will be watching, some from schools and ...

Michigan to see micromoon: What to know

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Tonight’s full moon may look smaller but don’t be fooled. The moon only appears smaller as it lies farther from Earth. Here’s ...

MSU digs up hidden, buried bottles as part of Beal Seed Experiment

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

In 1879, botanist William J. Beal filled 20 bottles with soil and seeds and buried them on what is now MSU’s campus ...