‘Severe’ geomagnetic storm to slam Earth Thursday, with auroras possible as far south as California and Alabama

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A solar flare and related coronal mass ejection that erupted from the sun on Oct. 8 could result in a “severe” geomagnetic storm on Thursday, NOAA predicts. (Image credit: NOAA) An enormous mass of charged solar particles will slam into our planet Thursday (Oct. 10), likely triggering a “severe” G4-classContinue Reading

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will investigate whether an icy moon of Jupiter can support alien life

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Credit: NASA Discovering extraterrestrial life would be one of the most profound scientific and philosophical revelations that our species has ever made. But such a big discovery won’t come easy. Our starting point is to first search other worlds for signs of habitability, that is, the potential for life toContinue Reading

Cuffing season: An evolutionary explanation for why people want to settle down for the winter months

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Does the effort you invest in seeking a romantic partner intensify as summer ends? During the colder, darker months, people have been known to engage in “cuffing season,” which means attaching yourself to or having a physical relationship with someone just for the cold winter months.Continue Reading