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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.
If the universe is a giant computer simulation, here's how many bits would be required to run it
A trippy new estimate calculates the total number of bits in the visible universe
Scientists discover on-off switch for bacteria that breathe electricity
The discovery could have applications in electronics and medicine.
What is the smallest particle in the universe? (What about the largest?)
Particle accelerators can help scientists measure the smallest and largest particles in the universe.
