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The Sun's Storms and Our Grid: A Wake-Up Call

April 11, 2025

Solar storms are a big deal. They can mess with our power grids, GPS signals, and even satellites. Imagine a storm so strong it could cause a trillion-dollar disaster. That's what some experts are worried about. In 2024, a series of solar storms, known as the Gannon Storm, hit Earth. It was the firs

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Space Weather Delays Hurricane Recovery

October 11, 2024

Ever heard of a solar storm affecting hurricane recovery? Well, that's what's happening now. Last night and today, space had a dramatic meltdown, creating a "severe" G4 geomagnetic storm. This storm lit up the sky with beautiful auroras across the U.S. But the fun didn't stop there. The storm is exp