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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: solar

solar stories: 2 news summaries

 Huge Holes Found in 
 Earth's Magnetic Shield 

The Earth is in for a wild geomagnetic ride

Dec 17, 08 2:40 AM CST
(Newser) - Scientists have discovered two large and unexpected holes in the magnetic field that protects the Earth from solar winds, reports Space.com. The leaks won't pose any risk to health, but increased disruption to satellites and electrical systems can be expected when the cycle of solar storms reaches its next... More »

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Earth • sun • solar • solar wind • magnetic field • aurora borealis

Solar Plane Beats World Record

Aviation officials absent for the Zephyr's 54-hr flight

Sep 10, 07 11:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - A lightweight, solar-powered plane has broken the world record for the longest unmanned flight by a whole day. The Zephyr, built by a British security firm, flew for 54 hours during a test flight, beating the US Air Force's record for a similar vehicle by 24 hours. But it's not... More »

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environmentalism • plane • solar energy • solar power • solar • Zephyr • airplane

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