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1 week ago

The science behind why some auroras have such stunning wave patterns

Auroras are nature's most special light show: when charged particles from the sun hit our atmosphere, they can generate bright colors that dance across the night sky near the Earth's poles. Auroras can come in various forms, including bands, rays, patches and more. But why auroras form these patterns is less clear. Now, researchers say they've identified the battery that powers at least one kind of auroraaurora arcs.
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2 weeks ago

NASA: The West Faces Snow Drought - SnowBrains

Western U.S. mountain snowpack in early 2026 is unusually low, with warm conditions causing much precipitation to fall as rain and creating a snow drought.
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Doomsday Glacier Is Getting Closer and Closer to Irreversible Collapse

Crack growth in Thwaites Glacier's eastern ice shelf has weakened its anchorage to a mid-ocean ridge, accelerating upstream ice flow and destabilizing the glacier.
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3 months ago

The Blue Marble Is Losing Its Glow

Earth's overall albedo has declined for decades, with the Northern Hemisphere darkening more than the Southern, risking enhanced regional warming and altered weather patterns.
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