On April 8, the moon will move instantly 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 planet each 18 months or so, this one is uncommon as a result of tens of tens of millions of individuals in North America will seemingly witness it, from Mazatlán in Mexico to Newfoundland in Canada.

Right here’s easy methods to safely watch—and {photograph}—the pure phenomenon, even for those who don’t have a flowery digicam at hand. Learn the total story.

—Rhiannon Williams

What you might want to find out about new hen flu infections

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

Nonetheless, the rash of latest infections amongst livestock is unsettling. Final month, goats in Minnesota examined constructive. 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 find out about this new outbreak and what individuals are doing to organize for additional unfold. Learn the total story.

—Cassandra Willyard