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Not Aliens: Weird Radio Signal from Star Likely Has Duller ExplanationA strange radio signal that seemed to emanate from a small nearby star probably came from Earth-orbiting satellites, astronomers said.
By Mike Wall Published
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Weird Radio Signals Detected from Nearby Red Dwarf StarStrange radio signals have been spotted coming from the vicinity of a nearby star — but don't get your hopes up that aliens are responsible.
By Mike Wall Published
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Touching the Sun: NASA Mission Renamed 'Parker Solar Probe'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).
By Mike Wall Published
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How a 1967 Solar Storm Nearly Led to Nuclear WarBy Mike Wall Published
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Superflares from the Sun May Have Sparked Life by Warming EarthBy Mike Wall Published
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Swirling Magnetic Sun Mesmerizes in NASA AnimationA 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.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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The Active Sun: US Unveils Plan to Deal with Space WeatherOn 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."
By Mike Wall Published
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Southern Lights Shimmer in Antarctica's Night Sky (Photo)A dark, moonless sky is awash in light radiating from an aurora over Antarctica in a new image released by NASA.
By Elizabeth Goldbaum Published
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The Active Sun Fired Off a Big Solar Flare: Watch It Live TodayBy Mike Wall Published
