aurora
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Freaky New Feature Detected in Jupiter’s Northern Lights
A newly detected auroral feature on Jupiter bears a striking resemblance to expanding smoke rings, in a discovery made possible by NASA’s Juno spacecraft.
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Uber Could Soon Pawn Off Its Scandal-Ridden Self-Driving Vehicle Branch to Startup Aurora
Uber is in talks to sell its scandal–ridden self-driving vehicle branch, Advanced Technologies Group, according to a Friday TechCrunch report. And it looks like Aurora Innovation, a startup founded by veterans of the autonomous vehicle industry, is first in line to scoop up the “prize.”
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Ancient Assyrian Tablets Seem To Contain References To A Massive Solar Storm
Scientists report that they may have found the earliest written record of a solar storm in ancient Assyrian tablets.
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What’s It Like To See Auroras On Other Planets?
Witnessing an aurora first-hand is a truly awe-inspiring experience. The natural beauty of the northern or southern lights captures the public imagination unlike any other aspect of space weather. But auroras aren’t unique to Earth and can be seen on several other planets in our solar system.