A sequence of images of the moon taken during a total lunar eclipse in 2007. The images at the ends of the sequence show the moon in a partial eclipse phase, with the moon's dark 'umbral' shadow covering only a portion of its face. During totality, depicted by the three central images, the moon passes through the umbra and is completely enveloped in shadow. The reddish tones are created by sunlight filtering through Earth's atmosphere and shining into the umbra.

How to See Sunday's 'Blood Moon' Total Lunar Eclipse in the Bay Area

A total lunar eclipse is called a blood moon for the reddish color the moon turns when it is fully inside Earth's shadow.

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Delicate bloody belly comb jellies float in a darkened tank.

From Giant Isopods to Glowing Jellies, This New Monterey Bay Aquarium Exhibit Features Deep-Sea Creatures Never Seen Before

The midnight zone begins half a mile beneath the ocean and is an area so deep that no sunlight can reach it. Few humans have seen the animals who live there — until now.

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This Is the First Image of the Black Hole at the Heart of the Milky Way

"We finally have the first look at our Milky Way black hole, Sagittarius A*," an international team of astrophysicists and researchers from the Event Horizon Telescope team said.

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A grand entry is performed by multiple tribes during the Two-Spirit Powwow at Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason in San Francisco, on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. The event was hosted by the Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (BAAITS). For the past eight years, BAAITS has held a powwow for queer Indigenous people. (Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)

'A Catalyst for Truth and Healing': $500,000 to Be Distributed to California's Indigenous Communities

The Decolonizing Wealth Project launched a new $500,000 fund to help Indigenous Californians record the state's history of colonial violence. Leaders are partnering with the state's Truth and Healing Council, which will produce a report.

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Californians used substantially more water after a record-dry three months gripped the state. (jopstock via Getty Images)

How Bad Is Water Use in California? March Is the Worst So Far, Up 19%

Ignoring urgent pleas from water officials, Californians used substantially more water after a record-dry three months gripped the state.

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Copper IUDs are a highly effective method of contraception. Some abortion rights opponents express moral objections to IUDs and other birth control methods. (Science Photo Library/Getty Images/Science Photo Libra)

What Would Overturning Roe Mean for Birth Control?

Overturning Roe v. Wade could have implications for more than access to abortion; medical and legal experts say it could open the door to restrictions on other types of reproductive health care.

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A protester outside Phillip Burton Federal Building in San Francisco on May 3, 2022, as part of a nationwide response against the leaked draft from the Supreme Court that would possibly overturn Roe v. Wade. (Beth LaBerge)

Concerned About Access to Abortion? Here’s How to Help

If you're among the 81% of Bay Area residents who don't want Roe v. Wade overturned, here's how to help.

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Deep Look Videos Nominated for Northern California Emmys

Three Deep Look episodes have been nominated for the 2022 Northern California Emmy Awards! They are: This Bee Builds Sandcastles at the Beach; Tadpole Shrimp Are Coming For Your Rice; Why Did the Mexican Jumping Bean Jump? The winners will be announced on Saturday, June 11. Until then, wish us luck and watch our Emmy nominee playlist.

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