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'Phoenix' Aurora Spreads Its 'Wings' Over Abandoned Military Power Station in Russia
By Mindy Weisberger published
More than 4,000 photographers shot for the moon (and beyond) for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition in the U.K.
'Alien' Lights in Norway Were a NASA Test, Not an Extraterrestrial Visit
By Mindy Weisberger published
'Alien' lights in Norway were a NASA mission, not an extraterrestrial visit.
A 'Dragon Aurora' Appeared in the Sky Over Iceland, and NASA Is a Little Confused
By Brandon Specktor published
Why did Maleficent suddenly appear over Iceland?
10 Times Science Proved the World is Amazing in 2018
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Our world is enchanted — and if you need proof, just turn to science.
Massive Solar Storm Detonated Hidden American Bombs During the Vietnam War, Navy Records Show
By Rafi Letzter published
Researchers digging through naval records uncovered a strange and alarming consequence of a massive 1972 solar storm.
A Solar Storm Is Coming Tonight — Here's Where You Might See the Aurora
By Rafi Letzter published
An alert released yesterday (Sept. 10) warns of a moderate geomagnetic storm that will lash the planet tonight. It shouldn't be dangerous, but might bring auroras.
There's Spooky Plasma Music Traveling From Saturn to its Weirdest Moon
By Rafi Letzter published
Researchers for the first time recorded the gas giant's vibrating plasma signal to Enceladus. And now you can listen to it too.
The Solar Storm Hitting Earth Today Might Look Awesome
By Brandon Specktor published
Thanks to a solar storm, the northern part of North America may see a dazzling auroral display tonight.
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