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Scientists Find Trigger For Northern Lights

Posted by timothy on from the when-aliens-are-tickled dept.

daftna writes "The New York Times (registration required) is reporting that NASA researchers 'have identified the trigger for the colorful electrical storms in the polar regions ... Scientists knew two events that occur in the tail of the magnetic field during substorms, but did not know which event acted as the trigger for the auroras.'"

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  1. Been there, done that by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    People have already observed aurora borealis, so whats the point in doing it again? It would only be another flagship enterprise with no science return.

  2. Re:Can we haz energy? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Repent now, sinners, for the greatest, most limitless power in the universe is neither solar, nor nuclear, nor electrical; no! The Great Power is, always was, and forever shall be the swollen Christ inside my Jesus. Harness, embrace, and caress that Jesus with all your might and your rectory shall be overflowing with the Holy Spirit once more. Those that Jesus last Jesus hardest, and no Jesus shall ever pulsate harder than mine own. Now bend over and receive your Christ.

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  4. Re:That's great by mucizeurunler · · Score: -1, Troll

    you are absolutely right. lida,fx15