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An Electro-Blob Under Africa May Be 'Ground Zero' for Earth's Magnetic Field ReversalMinerals locked in clays burnt by ancient African farmers reveal the history of Earth's magnetic field.
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The Solar Storm Hitting Earth Today Might Look AwesomeThanks to a solar storm, the northern part of North America may see a dazzling auroral display tonight.
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Why You (Probably) Shouldn't Worry About Earth's Magnetic Poles FlippingEarth's magnetic poles, whatever they're doing, are not going to spark chaos and kill us all — a scenario making the rounds online right now.
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Long-Lost Satellite Found by Amateur AstronomerAn amateur astronomer appears to have made contact with the Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration (IMAGE) satellite, which lost contact with NASA in 2005.
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Man Dies in MRI Accident: How Does This Happen?A man in India has reportedly died after being yanked toward a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, according to news reports.
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What Is Ultraviolet Light?Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation. These high-frequency waves can damage living tissue.
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'Hearing Voices' in Schizophrenia May Trace to Specific Brain RegionA new study suggests that stimulating a precise spot in patients' brains may ease symptoms of auditory hallucinations, or "hearing voices."
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Storm Warning: Solar Outburst Could Scramble Earth's CommunicationsA solar flare and potential coronal mass ejection could black out some communications.
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'Explosive Auroras': What Causes These Strobe Light Displays?High-speed video of the northern lights has revealed why the glorious celestial shows sometimes flicker like strobe lights: It's all about the gases.
