Posts Tagged ‘ magnetic field ’

Total Solar Eclipse a Record Blackout

Total Solar Eclipse a Record Blackout

Jul 22nd, 2009 | By Rebecca | Category: News, Science

A total solar eclipse that darkened much of Asia on July 22 was the 21st century’s longest and gave scientists and sky-watchers an observational bonanza



Earth’s Magnetic Field Hisses Due to Distant “Chorus”

Earth’s Magnetic Field Hisses Due to Distant “Chorus”

May 7th, 2009 | By Rebecca | Category: News, Science

Finding the source of a faint “shh” sound could help scientists better predict space weather, which can bombard satellites, spacecraft, and spacewalking astronauts with dangerous radiation.