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NASA Unraveling Mystery Of Northern Lights
Scientists have exposed some of the mystery behind the northern lights.
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Scientists have exposed some of the mystery behind the northern lights.
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Scientists Find Trigger For Northern Lights
daftna writes "The New York Times (registration required) is reporting that NASA researchers 'have identified the trigger for the colorful electrical storms in the polar regions ... Scientists knew two events that occur in the tail of the magnetic field during substorms, but did not know which event acted as the trigger for the auroras.'"Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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daftna writes "The New York Times (registration required) is reporting that NASA researchers 'have identified the trigger for the colorful electrical storms in the polar regions ... Scientists knew two events that occur in the tail of the magnetic field during substorms, but did not know which event acted as the trigger for the auroras.'"Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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Magnetic Storms Draw NASA To Theory of Northern Lights
On Thursday, NASA released findings that indicate magnetic explosions about one-third of the way to the moon cause the northern lights, or aurora borealis, to burst in spectacular shapes and colors, and dance across the sky.
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On Thursday, NASA released findings that indicate magnetic explosions about one-third of the way to the moon cause the northern lights, or aurora borealis, to burst in spectacular shapes and colors, and dance across the sky.
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Scientists expose mystery behind northern lights
Scientists have exposed some of the mystery behind the northern lights. On Thursday, NASA released findings that indicate magnetic explosions about one-third of the way to the moon cause the northern lights, or aurora borealis, to burst in spectacular shapes and colors, and dance across the sky.
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Scientists have exposed some of the mystery behind the northern lights. On Thursday, NASA released findings that indicate magnetic explosions about one-third of the way to the moon cause the northern lights, or aurora borealis, to burst in spectacular shapes and colors, and dance across the sky.
KansasCity.com – 16 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Aliens have visited Earth, Apollo moonwalker says
Former NASA astronaut and moon walker Edgar Mitchell -- a veteran of the Apollo 14 mission -- claims aliens exist.
PittsburghLive.com – 17 hours, 10 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Former NASA astronaut and moon walker Edgar Mitchell -- a veteran of the Apollo 14 mission -- claims aliens exist.
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NASA legend Buzz Aldrin voices concerns about moon rocket
Just four years after President Bush announced his vision to send astronauts back to the moon and then on to Mars, legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin is leading an effort to re-examine the whole idea -- in particular, NASA's choice of rockets for the mission.
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Just four years after President Bush announced his vision to send astronauts back to the moon and then on to Mars, legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin is leading an effort to re-examine the whole idea -- in particular, NASA's choice of rockets for the mission.
OrlandoSentinel.com – 18 hours, 5 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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What Makes Northern Lights Dance
The mysterious sudden brightening and wavelike movements of the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights, are caused by periodic explosions of magnetic energy 80,000 miles above Earth, NASA researchers reported.
Washington Post – 21 hours, 5 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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The mysterious sudden brightening and wavelike movements of the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights, are caused by periodic explosions of magnetic energy 80,000 miles above Earth, NASA researchers reported.
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Fuentek Senior Consultant Speaks At 2008 Digital Game Expo
Jack Spain Explains NASA's Plan To Develop A Massively Multiplayer Online Educational Game To Promote STEM Learning.
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Jack Spain Explains NASA's Plan To Develop A Massively Multiplayer Online Educational Game To Promote STEM Learning.
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Earth as art
When the Landsat 7 satellite first spun around the globe in 1999, NASA called it the most finely tuned Earth-observing instrument ever to hit orbit. It snapped thousands of images that first year. And while accurately mapping the continents, Landsat 7 also beamed back beautiful glimpses of seemingly alien worlds.“From 400 miles away, the earth [...]
The Christian Science Monitor – Jul 24, 2008 9:37 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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When the Landsat 7 satellite first spun around the globe in 1999, NASA called it the most finely tuned Earth-observing instrument ever to hit orbit. It snapped thousands of images that first year. And while accurately mapping the continents, Landsat 7 also beamed back beautiful glimpses of seemingly alien worlds.“From 400 miles away, the earth [...]
The Christian Science Monitor – Jul 24, 2008 9:37 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Scientists Unveil Discovery About the Northern Lights
The mysterious sudden brightening and wavelike movements often seen in the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights, are caused by periodic explosions of magnetic energy 80,000 miles above Earth, NASA researchers reported today.
Washington Post – Jul 24, 2008 8:26 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The mysterious sudden brightening and wavelike movements often seen in the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights, are caused by periodic explosions of magnetic energy 80,000 miles above Earth, NASA researchers reported today.
Washington Post – Jul 24, 2008 8:26 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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