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Earth dodges massive solar storm, with space experts watching for more activity
When an event is detected as potentially heading toward Earth, the agency’s Space Weather Prediction Center issues geomagnetic storm watches and warnings based on the level of confidence in the ...
Colliding plasma ejections from the Sun generate huge geomagnetic storms − studying them will help scientists monitor future space weather
The Sun periodically ejects huge bubbles of plasma from its surface that contain an intense magnetic field. These events are called coronal mass ejections, or CMEs. When two of these ejections collide ...
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Out-of-this-world study will test how stem cells function in space
They play a key role in tissue repair and regeneration. Dr Zubair’s team will look at how the stem cells function while in space. Dr Zubair says the experiment could have implications for future ...
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Studying cardiac cells in space to repair heart damage on Earth
It all began with an eye-opening seminar on science in space and a surprising observation about cancer cells during spaceflight. Researchers found that exposure to microgravityThe condition of ...
Why tonight’s massive solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS systems
NOAA’s warning of extreme space weather suggests the storm could trigger numerous effects ... On Friday, NOAA officials ...
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Triple-junction metal wrap through solar cells tested in space
It was used to test samples of new mutlijunction solar cells developed by Azur Space, including novel triple-junction metal wrap through solar cells. The SCE was used in low earth orbit to measure ...
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What is a G5 geomagnetic storm?
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) rates the strength of solar storms on a G scale — from G1 to G5. The current storm was initially ... people with newer cell phones might just ...