Alternatively, time invariances of the skylight polarization pattern, obtained from at least three polarization snapshots, were used to estimate the position of the north celestial pole (NCP) in the ...

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There is nothing like the royal blue of an indigo bunting. In the Northeast, they arrive fashionably late to the spring fling, behind the vanguard of migrating warblers and other songbirds. On my ...

The position of two celestial bodies when their longitude differs by 180 degrees, especially in a configuration in which Earth lies on a straight line between the sun and a superior planet or the moon ...

A status conference in the case of the woman accused of poisoning and killing baby Iris Rita Alfera resulted in a judge allowing the defense attorney to hire an expert witness on the suspect’s ...

An algorithm designed by Professor John Daugman is the basis of all publicly deployed iris recognition systems across the world. Around 1.5 billion people have been enrolled onto iris pattern ...

In other celestial news, a new study provides a refreshing perspective on the potential collision between our Milky Way galaxy and the Andromeda galaxy. Contrary to previous predictions suggesting an ...

Just as each zodiac sign is associated with specific traits, elements, and energies, so too are there flowers that resonate with these celestial characteristics. This article explores the fascinating ...

With this younger tilt, it makes sense then that for a new campaign, starring Iris Law and Gabbriette, the brand decided to pay homage to a seminal piece of teen media: Thirteen. The campaign ...

When the rare total solar eclipse swept across the Adirondacks in April of 2024, I was on the grounds of the former Word of Life religious compound in Schroon Lake, now a lakeside resort. I ...

A bright yellow object appeared in the sky in 1408. Its appearance was different from everything else, leading ancient Chinese astronomers to make a record about it. Chinese astronomers saw a strange ...