Geoff Brumfiel
Stories
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Politics
As Republicans probe COVID’s origins, some see an attack on science; others say it’s long overdue
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Science
Solar storm disrupts communications
People as far south as Florida were treated to a celestial light show Friday night as a geomagnetic storm set off an aurora, and caused some disruption to satellites.
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Photos: See the Northern lights from rare, solar storm
A powerful solar storm struck Earth, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies around the world — and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids.
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Science
A huge solar storm is slamming into the Earth. Scientists say you should look up
An aurora could be visible as far south as Northern California. Experts say the storm could disrupt some communications and navigation systems like GPS.
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Science
Worried about eclipse damage to your eyes? Don't panic
Eye damage is rare and sometimes temporary, but it never hurts to get it checked.
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National
Starship, the largest rocket ever made, successfully launched
SpaceX's third launch attempt of Starship took the spacecraft farther and higher than ever before.
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Science
Third time's the charm: SpaceX's massive Starship reaches space
SpaceX has successfully conducted a test launch of its massive Starship rocket in a major success for company, which saw the rocket explode in two previous test flights
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Science
Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket is launching again. Here's what to expect
The rocket is the largest ever built. It has yet to complete a full test flight, but the third time might be the charm.
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Environment
Researchers have found an amphibian that makes milk for its babies
The snake-like amphibian is native to Brazil. Researchers say the milk in many ways resembles that produced by mammals.
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Science
Private company Intuitive Machines is set to land on the moon. Here's what to know
The Houston-based company hopes to make the first successful commercial landing on the lunar surface. It would also be America's first soft landing in decades.