Fred Espenak, Astrophysicist Known as Mr. Eclipse, Dies at 73
He chased eclipses for five decades, wrote several books about them and worked with NASA to make data accessible to nonscientist sky gazers.
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He chased eclipses for five decades, wrote several books about them and worked with NASA to make data accessible to nonscientist sky gazers.
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[On assignment for U.P.I. in Cuba, he learned of the U.S.- backed effort to overthrow Fidel Castro and was imprisoned. He later worked for The New York Times.
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Out of all the serial killers running rampant in the world of fiction, only two can get away with giving us a relentless on-screen running commentary of their unapologetic innermost thoughts. The first is Dexter Morgan (a more dedicated forensic specialist, we have yet to meet). The second is Joe Goldberg, lover of … Read more
South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from international cricket, ending a seven-year career with the Proteas. The announcement came via Klaasen’s social media, where he described the decision as a difficult but necessary step for the sake of his family and future. “It is a sad day for me as I announce … Read more
Listen to article Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on Wednesday announced plans to invest over $17 billion in the United States during a meeting with President Donald Trump. The high-level discussions focused on trade, Iran, and regional security matters. As part of the investment package, Bahrain is expected to sign a $7 billion deal … Read more
Canada’s steel industry fears that Chinese steel facing steep tariffs in the United States will be sent north and overwhelm the Canadian market.
[The investment firm Andreessen Horowitz is moving its incorporation out of the First State, and urging others to follow, as backlash to its courts grows.
The burial site of Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s former president, has become the latest conflict in a relationship marred by hostility
[Bill Siemering, 91, says potential funding cuts put a “unique, invaluable cultural resource” at risk.