On April 8, many Americans will be able to see a totaleclipse—theirlast chance to view one in the contiguous U.S. until 2044. Throughout history, eclipses prompt an enthusiasm among people that is contagious, according to author David Baron, whose book American Eclipse covers the 1878 eclipse, which led to a new kind of enthusiasm for science in the U.S.. “Excitement about the 1878 eclipse really got America jazzed about science and galvanized us to try to take on Europe as our own scientific power,” Baron says. Read More...
Noah Lyles fell short of the coveted Olympic “sprint double” on Thursday night at Stade de France, finishing in a stunning third in the 200 m, a race in which he's the three-time defending world champ. Letsile Tebogo of Botswana won the gold with a time of 19.46 seconds, and Lyles' American teammate, Kenny Bednarek, won the silver with a time of 19.62. Lyles crossed the line in 19.70 seconds, well clear of Tebogo. Read More...
Youngest son of legendary singer, Fela Kuti, popularly known as Seun Kuti has stated that the Nigerian politicians are the ones giving guns to the bandit currently terrorizing the country. The singer made this known via his Instagram page, where he noted that Banditry would stop when election approaches as that is when the bandits will be used as thugs by the politicians.
He also added that if Nigerians want banditry to end, they should sought out for all tthe politicians in the country, making them write down an a’ list of people they have given guns to’ so that the weapons can be retrieved. Read More...