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Why a Geomagnetic Storm Makes for Pretty Skies and Tech Scares
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When the Sun gets rowdy, Earth feels it. A geomagnetic storm happens when solar activity stirs up Earth’s magnetic field, producing large magnetic disturbances that can mess with everything from navigation systems to power grids.
Ancient Obliteration of Dwarf Planets May Have Created Saturn's Rings
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Were Saturn's rings formed by the destruction of smaller planets? Learn more about new research on Saturn's rings in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What Are Moonmoons?
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What are moonmoons? HowStuffWorks looks at the moons of moons.
93% of People Can't Crush This General Science Knowledge Quiz. Can You?
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Science may not have been everyone's favorite subject in high school, but many of these facts are common knowledge. You're a true nerd if you can guess them all.
Planetarium
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Planetarium, is an educational device for showing the locations and movements of the planets and other objects in the universe.
Hubble Captures New Images of Jupiter's Northern Lights
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Hubble captures new images of Jupiter's aurora. Learn more about these aurora images in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How is GPS used in spaceflight?
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GPS is great, but it's kind of Earth-centric. If we have our hearts set on traveling to distant planets and faraway stars, then it's time to come up with a new navigation system. NASA, of course, has an idea.
If You Think Jupiter Orbits the Sun, You're Mistaken
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Technically Jupiter does not orbit the sun's center. Learn more about Jupiter orbiting the sun in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Science Projects for Kids: The Incredible Universe
Science projects for kids on the incredible universe let you explore the worlds of space. Make an astrolabe, star gaze, and take a planetary walk.
Which Astronomical Body Are You?
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Space is full of amazing and beautiful creations. With all of your amazing feats and remarkable personality traits, which astronomical object do you measure up to?