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An ancient solar storm left clues in tree rings and a famous poet's diary: 'Red lights in the northern sky"
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (464+ words) Medieval records of the northern lights extending as far as Japan have led researchers to evidence for a powerful burst of protons from the sun. The solar cycle was several years shorter and the sun was experiencing an unusually active…...
Satellite data reveals 2023 was record-breaking for marine heatwaves " are we at a 'climate tipping point?"
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (469+ words) The impacts ripple into human systems " reducing fishery yields, straining aquaculture and affecting industries that rely on stable ocean conditions. A recent study that tapped into satellite data has revealed that 2023 marked an unprecedented year for marine heatwaves, with record-breaking…...
Earth is farthest from the sun today. So why is it so hot?
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (444+ words) Earth is at its farthest point from the sun on July 3. So why are temperatures so high across the U. S. ? The National weather forecast for this Thursday before Independence Day 2025 shows high temperatures reaching to at least 90 degrees across the southern…...