Science News Roundup: Explainer-Total solar eclipse 2024: When is it and what to expect?; China's Taobao working with startup on deliveries by reusable rocket

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Explainer-Total solar eclipse 2024: When is it and what to expect?

The moon will blot out the sun for millions of people in North America along a path crossing from Mexico into the United States and then Canada in a total solar eclipse occurring on Monday April 8. Here is an explanation of the solar eclipse, where it will be visible and what to expect.

China's Taobao working with startup on deliveries by reusable rocket

Chinese rocket maker Space Epoch is working with Alibaba's online shopping platform Taobao to make reusable rockets for express deliveries that could arrive globally in an hour, Space Epoch announced on Sunday. The project is in early trial stages and aims to develop a rocket that can carry up to ten tons of cargo in a 120 cubic metre container, Space Epoch said in a notice posted on its official WeChat social media account.

(With inputs from agencies.)