Earth's Atmosphere
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![HAARP in Alaska](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qyzctZkSj6h6utaW8fMp3d-320-80.jpg)
Secret Weapon? Conspiracy Theories Abound as US Military Closes HAARP
By Stephanie Pappas published
![A red sprite with a classic jellyfish shape](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QKkBeNbvwFPyip8ZEpkP9j-320-80.jpg)
Origin of Mysterious Jellyfish Lightning 'Sprites' Revealed
By Tanya Lewis published
The origin of the mysterious reddish lighting above thunderstorms, known as atmospheric sprites, has long puzzled scientists, but they now have some idea how it forms.
![Comets Contain Elements for Life](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T9ftqTef7amizGdXuAtcD8-320-80.jpg)
New Alien Life Claim Far from Convincing, Scientists Say
By Mike Wall published
![NASA Fourth of July Launch: Liftoff](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/woFZxjstrYV2nFLpvQkYS7-320-80.jpg)
Rockets' Red Glare! NASA Marks Fourth of July with Double Launch
By Tariq Malik published
![Image of night sky with aurora and red arc](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i8LXM8bBQtuNYCvBTMPG5b-320-80.jpg)
Faint 'Red Arcs' Spotted Over Europe
By Charles Q. Choi published
Advanced cameras helped scientists spot the phenomenon.
![obama bobblehead owens valley](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RRDRE8uHSidfq4nHHXizBG-320-80.jpg)
Balloon Flights Bring Near-Space Exploration to Masses
By Leonard David published
You can launch a balloon mission to the stratosphere for about the cost of an iPad.
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