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travel2 years ago•4 min saved

"Southwest Airlines Unveils Flight Path for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Experience"

Southwest Airlines is offering select flights that are likely to be in direct or partial paths of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Passengers on these flights departing from or arriving at Love Field, Dallas, Austin, St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Houston, Indianapolis, and Nashville may have the best view of the eclipse. Southwest recommends observing the eclipse with solar filter glasses and encourages passengers to enjoy the moment.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|

#astronomical-phenomenon #celestial-event #flight-paths

science2 years ago•1 min saved

The Science Behind Insects' Attraction to Light Bulbs in Your Home.

Scientists at Imperial College London have discovered that insects are not actually attracted to light bulbs, but rather their navigational abilities are disrupted by artificial lighting. Using high-resolution motion capture cameras and stereographic video recording, the scientists found that insects turn their backs towards the light source, creating flight paths perpendicular to it. The multitude of artificial lights causes confusion in their navigation, trapping them in a flight path around the bulb without being able to escape.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#flight-paths #imperial-college-london #insects