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What would happen if a massive solar storm hit Earth?

Bursts of solar flares from the Sun’s surface look spectacular, but they can pose a danger to us here on Earth. If one was to ...
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Americans scramble to reduce everyday costs as energy bills soar as high as $1,000: 'Something needs to be done'

"Not sure how we’re supposed to afford [it]." Americans scramble to reduce everyday costs as energy bills soar as high as ...

The largest solar storm was named after a 19th century astronomer. His only portrait has been found

Richard Carrington’s name has long been connected with the most intense solar storm ever recorded, but his face was unknown until a lost portrait surfaced.

Spain and Portugal on high alert as storms cause more damage

By David Latona and Paolo Laudani MADRID, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Swathes of Spain and Portugal were on high alert on Thursday as heavy rain and strong winds battered the Iberian peninsula, felling trees, ...

Another Storm Takes Aim at the South. Here’s What’s Coming.

It’s finally warming up, which means the storm will most likely bring rain instead of more dreaded ice. But forecasters ...