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Archive for October 3rd, 2024

Biggest solar flare since 2017 erupts from sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)

October 3rd, 2024 by

On Oct. 3, the sun released the most powerful solar flare this solar cycle, a colossal X9.05 eruption — and it’s heading for Earth.

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BepiColombo spacecraft’s flyby of Mercury begins unraveling the planet’s magnetic mystery

October 3rd, 2024 by

The secrets of Mercury’s strange magnetic bubble are gradually being unlocked by the BepiColombo spacecraft as it makes its rapid flybys of the world.

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In photos: Annular solar eclipse 2024 delights with stunning ‘ring of fire’ display

October 3rd, 2024 by

On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse turned the sun into an impressive “ring of fire.” Here are some of the best photos of the dramatic display.

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First moonwalker Neil Armstrong’s speech notes posted online by Purdue

October 3rd, 2024 by

Neil Armstrong is perhaps best known for saying 12 words on July 20, 1969: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” But there’s more to his record, as his alma mater can attest.

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Top ‘safety risk’ for the ISS is a leak that has been ongoing for 5 years, NASA audit finds

October 3rd, 2024 by

The ISS has been dealing with a leak in its Russian segment since 2019. As NASA and Roscosmos work to solve it, a new report says the leak is a primary ‘safety risk’ to operations.

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One of our favorite star projectors now at lowest price in over six months

October 3rd, 2024 by

Save 13% on the Pococo Galaxy star projector ahead of Amazon Prime Day (Big Deal Days): The lowest price in over six months on one of the best star projectors we’ve tested.

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Aurora alert: Possible geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon

October 3rd, 2024 by

Aurora chasers are on high alert for possible geomagnetic storm conditions Oct.3 through Oct. 5 with northern lights possible as far south as Illinois and Oregon.

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How mass extinctions can help scientists find complex alien life

October 3rd, 2024 by

The history of life on Earth offers clues to aid the search for complex life elsewhere in the cosmos.

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