The orientation of a line at a given position in visual space is represented by a small volume of primary visual cortex, known as an orientation column. Although cells within such a column share some ...

Astronomy lovers across the globe are gearing up for a rare and historic celestial event. On August 2, 2027, the world will witness one of the longest total solar eclipses of the 21st century, often ...

The last total solar eclipse happened on April 8, 2024, covering areas of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. Since then, the world has been treated to two partial solar eclipses, one March 29, 2025, and the ...