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The Solar Storm Hitting Earth Today Might Look Awesome
By Brandon Specktor published
Thanks to a solar storm, the northern part of North America may see a dazzling auroral display tonight.

Why You (Probably) Shouldn't Worry About Earth's Magnetic Poles Flipping
By Jeanna Bryner published
Earth'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.

Long-Lost Satellite Found by Amateur Astronomer
By Calla Cofield published
An 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.

Man Dies in MRI Accident: How Does This Happen?
By Stephanie Pappas published
A man in India has reportedly died after being yanked toward a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, according to news reports.

What Is Ultraviolet Light?
By Jim Lucas published
Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation. These high-frequency waves can damage living tissue.

'Hearing Voices' in Schizophrenia May Trace to Specific Brain Region
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study suggests that stimulating a precise spot in patients' brains may ease symptoms of auditory hallucinations, or "hearing voices."

Storm Warning: Solar Outburst Could Scramble Earth's Communications
By Stephanie Pappas published
A solar flare and potential coronal mass ejection could black out some communications.

'Explosive Auroras': What Causes These Strobe Light Displays?
By Jesse Emspak published
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.
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