On April 8, the moon will move straight between Earth and the solar, creating a complete photo voltaic eclipse throughout a lot of america, Mexico, and Canada.

Though complete photo voltaic eclipses happen someplace on the earth each 18 months or so, this one is uncommon as a result of tens of thousands and thousands of individuals in North America will seemingly witness it, from Mazatlán in Mexico to Newfoundland in Canada.

Right here’s how to safely watch—and {photograph}—the pure phenomenon, even when you don’t have a elaborate digital camera to hand. Learn the complete story.

—Rhiannon Williams

What you need to know about new bird flu infections

A dairy employee in Texas examined optimistic for avian influenza this week. However this new human case of bird flu—the second ever reported in america—isn’t trigger for panic. The particular person’s sickness was delicate, and they’re already recovering. There’s nonetheless no proof that the virus is spreading particular person to particular person.

Nevertheless, the rash of current infections amongst livestock is unsettling. Final month, goats in Minnesota examined optimistic. And avian influenza has now been confirmed in dairy cows in Texas, Michigan, Kansas, New Mexico, and Idaho. In a few of these circumstances, the virus seems to have unfold between cows. 

Right here’s what we know about this new outbreak and what individuals are doing to put together for additional unfold. Learn the complete story.

—Cassandra Willyard