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  1. Astronomy

    What do plants and animals do during an eclipse?

    A citizen science experiment will gather the biggest dataset to date of animal responses to a total eclipse.

    By Lisa Grossman
  2. Animals

    Why midsize animals are the fastest

    New analysis delves into the mystery of why medium-sized animals are speedier than bigger ones.

    By Helen Thompson
  3. Astronomy

    What will scientists learn from the Great American Eclipse?

    Between now and August 21, astronomy writer Lisa Grossman will explore the top questions scientists will tackle during the 2017 total solar eclipse.

    By Lisa Grossman
  4. Astronomy

    Why is this year’s solar eclipse such a big deal for scientists?

    Total eclipses offer scientists a way to see all the way down to the sun’s surface.