New article from BGR about a recent soar flare. Why am I bringing it up here? Because it is the biggest solar flare in five years. If it was aimed at Earth it could have done some serious damage to satellites and the electrical grid. AND Because as I’ve mentioned before the sun has aContinue reading “Powerful Solar Flare”
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Geomagnetic Storms
There has been a lot going on with geomagnetic storm coverage lately. “The NOAA defines geomagnetic storms as “a major disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere that occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy from the solar wind into the space environment surrounding Earth.” –Engadget I just wrote up a summary of Solar Cycles andContinue reading “Geomagnetic Storms”
Sea Dragon Fossil
Check out this great story on the BBC about finding a fossil of an Ichthyosaur. “I rang up the county council and I said I think I’ve found a dinosaur,” explained Joe Davis, who works at Rutland Water Nature Reserve. I think we’ve all daydreamed, even if it was only as kids, about finding somethingContinue reading “Sea Dragon Fossil”
