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Not Aliens: Weird Radio Signal from Star Likely Has Duller Explanation
By Mike Wall published
A strange radio signal that seemed to emanate from a small nearby star probably came from Earth-orbiting satellites, astronomers said.

Weird Radio Signals Detected from Nearby Red Dwarf Star
By Mike Wall published
Strange radio signals have been spotted coming from the vicinity of a nearby star — but don't get your hopes up that aliens are responsible.

Touching the Sun: NASA Mission Renamed 'Parker Solar Probe'
By Mike Wall published
NASA's upcoming sun-studying mission, which will come much closer to Earth's star than any spacecraft in history, has been renamed the Parker Solar Probe, agency officials announced today (May 31).

Swirling Magnetic Sun Mesmerizes in NASA Animation
By Mindy Weisberger published
A combination of computer modeling and solar imagery visualize the sun's magnetic structure, offering a peek at the intense and dramatic activity that keeps the star's engine running.

The Active Sun: US Unveils Plan to Deal with Space Weather
By Mike Wall published
On Thursday (Oct. 29), the White House released two documents that lay out the nation's official plan for mitigating the negative impacts of solar flares and other types of "space weather."
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