March 1, 1966: Venera 3 crashes into Venus

March 1, 1966: Venera 3 crashes into Venus

Beginning at the dawn of the Space Age in the late 1950s, the Soviets worked to design and construct a series of Venus probes. And for almost 30 years, they built and flew the interplanetary spacecraft as part of the Venera program — carrying out rather impressive feats, even by today’s standards.  Venera 1, the Continue reading "March 1, 1966: Venera 3 crashes into Venus" The post March 1, 1966: Venera 3 crashes into Venus appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

How to watch the lunar eclipse online

How to watch the lunar eclipse online

Don’t let cloudy skies or the wrong time zone keep you from the March 3 total lunar eclipse — you can stream it virtually for free. RELATED: How to observe the March 3 total lunar eclipse In the Americas, this is a morning eclipse. It begins at 8h43m Universal Time (UT) with a subtle penumbral Continue reading "How to watch the lunar eclipse online" The post How to watch the lunar eclipse online appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

How to watch the lunar eclipse online

How to watch the lunar eclipse online

Don’t let cloudy skies or the wrong time zone keep you from the March 3 total lunar eclipse — you can stream it virtually for free. RELATED: How to observe the March 3 total lunar eclipse In the Americas, this is a morning eclipse. It begins at 8h43m Universal Time (UT) with a subtle penumbral Continue reading "How to watch the lunar eclipse online" The post How to watch the lunar eclipse online appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .

Massive asteroid impact 6.3 million years ago left giant glass field in Brazil

Massive asteroid impact 6.3 million years ago left giant glass field in Brazil

For the first time ever, scientists have uncovered a vast field of tektites in Brazil — mysterious glassy fragments forged when a powerful extraterrestrial object slammed into Earth about 6.3 million years ago. Named “geraisites” after Minas Gerais, where they were first found, these dark, aerodynamic droplets of natural glass stretch across more than 900 kilometers and may mark one of South America’s most significant ancient impact events.

Scientists just created chocolate honey packed with surprising health perks

Scientists just created chocolate honey packed with surprising health perks

Scientists in Brazil have transformed cocoa waste into a functional chocolate-infused honey packed with antioxidants and natural stimulants. Using ultrasound waves, they enhanced honey’s ability to pull beneficial compounds from cocoa shells—no synthetic solvents required. The process is considered green and sustainable, and the product could find its way into gourmet foods and cosmetics.