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Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, no serious problems reported

A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Helldivers 2 CEO dances around a potential new faction that sounds like the Illuminate from the first game, immediately insists "I'd never" tease such a thing

The Illuminate or the something even fiercer?

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32 strange places scientists are looking for aliens

From planets and moons in our solar system to dying stars and parallel universes, here are some of the far-out places scientists are searching for alien life.

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'Extreme' solar storms cook up sweet Mother's Day auroras for Moms everywhere

Want to save all the calories from Mother's Day brunch? You can still "sweeten" her holiday with an opportunity to see the northern lights again tonight!

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Why can't we see the far side of the moon?

Spacecraft have visited and photographed the far side of the moon, but why can't we see it from Earth?

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The stormy sun erupts with its biggest solar flare yet from a massive sunspot — and it's still crackling (video)

Just when we think we’ve seen the most powerful of flares from a colossal sunspot, the sun unleashed kicked off the strongest eruption of the weekend yet and is still crackling with solar storms.

Space

Aurora borealis lights up sky with Northern Lights visible around the world. See photos.

The rare solar storm is expected to continue throughout the weekend.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 110 —Voyager 1's Brush with Silence

On Episode 110 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Linda Spilker, Voyager project scientist, about the recent rescue of Voyager 1 from beyond the solar system.

Space

Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)

An aurora show like no other is playing out in the night sky this weekend, spawned by intense solar storms that are painting the sky spectacular hues of pinks, purples and greens.

Space

How can I see the northern lights in the UK tonight?

Scientist explains how, when and where to see the northern lights, or aurora borealis, in the UK on Saturday evening

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Severe solar storm triggers rare auroral arc in Ladakh sky

Rare stable auroral red arc event in Ladakh due to solar storms, creating spectacular northern lights in high latitudes

The Hindu

'The most critically harmful fungi to humans': How the rise of C. auris was inevitable

In this excerpt from his new book "What if Fungi Win?" microbiologist and immunologist Arturo Casadevall examines the rise of the deadly yeast Candida auris.

LiveScience

Northern Lights sightings possible again after Friday night show

The Met Office said there were sightings ‘from top to tail across the country’.

Evening Standard

Northern lights dazzle skygazers as ‘extreme’ solar storm hits Earth

Weather experts warn of potential disruptions to power grids, communications as sun’s outburst continues in coming days.

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Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in U.S.

Rare severe solar storm could produce northern lights in the U.S., disrupt power and communications this weekend

Evening Standard

‘Stunning’ Northern Lights spotted across the UK

The Aurora Borealis has been spotted in Whitley Bay on the north east coast, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Wokingham in Berkshire.

The Guardian - UK

Who was the first ballerina and how do parachutes work? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

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Tech startup connects to two satellites in orbit from Earth via Bluetooth — using off the shelf chip and a software update

Tech startup Hubble Network connected to two satellites in orbit from Earth via Bluetooth.

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The Guardian - AU

Spectacular southern lights seen across Australia after ‘extreme’ solar storm

Social media users post pictures of skies lit up around the country while the Bureau of Meteorology warns of solar storm’s impacts

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Rare Solar Storm Creates Dazzling Auroras And Communication Disruptions

Learn about the mesmerizing auroras caused by solar activity and the potential disruptions to communication systems. Stay informed and prepared for impacts...

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Space Weather Prediction Center Warns Of Impending Geomagnetic Storm

Learn how teams forecast geomagnetic storms by monitoring solar activity and analyzing data from ground and space-based observatories.

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Unprecedented solar activity could light up US skies, disrupt power and communications

An intense solar storm, one of the strongest in over two decades, made its presence felt on Earth this Friday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The solar outburst, which arrived earlier than anticipated, is expected to cause disruptions in power and communications throughout the weekend and…

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Northern lights dazzle over UK, Europe and across the hemisphere

Aurora borealis sightings further south than usual from Ireland and Britain to Czech Republic and Germany as solar storm hits Earth’s atmosphere

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NASA: Astronauts On ISS Safe During Extreme Geomagnetic Storm

NASA ensures astronaut safety during geomagnetic storm by monitoring radiation levels and implementing necessary precautions for crew aboard the Internatio...

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AT&T Monitoring Networks For Potential Solar Storm Impacts

AT&T is prepared for potential impacts of a solar storm, ensuring network reliability and customer satisfaction.

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