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Rare streaks of light above US are a sign that solar maximum is fast approaching
The ethereal aurora-like light show could become a more common sight over the next few years as the sun's activity continues to ramp up.
Why do magnets have north and south poles?
Spinning electrons may help explain why magnets have north and south poles.
Scientists accidentally discover photosynthesis doesn't work exactly like we thought it did
Researchers have serendipitously discovered that a key step in photosynthesis can occur much earlier in the process than previously believed.
Puzzle of the sun's mysterious 'heartbeat' signals finally solved
After studying an unusual solar eruption from 2017, researchers think they've pinpointed the likely origin of mysterious heartbeat-like signals emitted by the sun during solar flares.
10 shocking facts about electricity
Many myths and misconceptions exist about electricity. Here, we clear them up.
Where do electrons get energy to spin around an atom's nucleus?
Quantum mechanics explains why the electrons can keep spinning indefinitely.
Northern Lights: What are the aurorae borealis?
REFERENCE The northern lights appear in the sky when charged particles from the sun slam into molecules in the atmosphere, releasing energy in the form of colorful lights.
