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When the sun reaches its period of peak activity, known as solar maximum, our star's magentic field will suddenly reverse. But why does it happen, and will it impact Earth?

The sun's magnetic field is about to flip. Here's what to expect.

An asteroid around the size of the Washington Monument is set to flash by Earth this month. The so-named 2024 MK asteroid will come even closer than the orbit of the moon on June 29 and is estimated to be around 394 to 885 feet in diameter. The asteroid could pass some 50,000 miles closer than the moon, according to NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies.

NASA warns Washington Monument-sized asteroid will come closer to Earth than the Moon

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The frozen continent of Antarctica is, paradoxically, a hotbed of volcanic activity.The ice-capped region is home to some 138 volcanoes nestled beneath the snow, 91 of which were discovered as recently as 2017.Whilst most of them are considered dormant or possibly extinct, three have erupted in recent history according to the Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program: Penguin Island in 1905; Deception Island in 1970, and Mount Erebus in 1972.The latter of these is arguably Antarctica’s most famous – winning the titles of tallest active volcano on the continent – with its summit standing at 12,448 feet (3,794 metres) – and...

Volcano in Antarctica spews out $6,000-worth of gold each day

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The asteroid will reach a distance that is uncomfortably close to earth

NASA reports 100-foot asteroid zooming toward Earth at astounding speed

NASA was reporting late Friday that an asteroid the size of an airplane traveling at an incomprehensible speed is headed Earth's direction, though it is unlikely to make contact, scientists said. The asteroid, named 2024 NB2, will get as close as 2,390,000 miles from Earth as it passes through the...

Asteroid headed toward Earth at remarkable speed

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Is it getting ready to rock?

Mount Saint Helens in Washington, which notoriously and cataclysmically erupted in 1980 and had its ash reach Montana, has been showing major signs of constant activity recently, according to the US Geological Survey.

The volcanic elevation, which is 8,363 feet in the air, has experienced about 350 earthquakes since the start of February, with a peak amount of 38 in the first week of June. 





Red-hot lava from Iceland volcano smothers major road: video

Most were not noticeable, but one on May 31 clocked in at a 2.0 on the Richter scale — under half the magnitude...

Is Mount St. Helens about to blow? Washington volcano recharging 44 years after eruption

The daughter of Cameroon's president has said she hopes that her coming out as a lesbian can help change the law banning same-sex relations in her country. Brenda Biya told the Le Parisien newspaper that there were many people in her situation and she hoped to inspire them. The 27-year-old...

President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

The Titanic – a symbol of hubris and human tragedy – has been a source of fascination for more than 112 years.And yet, the fact is, the sunken ocean liner was more than just movie fodder or a deep sea explorer’s holy grail, it was a very real ship on which more than 1,500 people died.And yet, whilst experts – using the most sophisticated submersible and underwater filming equipment – have found some extraordinary relics from the wreckage, they have never found any skeletons or bones.“I’ve seen zero human remains,” James Cameron, director of the iconic 1997 film, told the...

People are just learning why there are no skeletons on the Titanic

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A COSTCO shopper is venting about an incident at their local warehouse. After a bad experience with an employee, the shopper said they’re leaving the company behind. The shopper, a parent in Anchorage, Alaska, said their daughter came to the store with an emotional support animal. Someone working for...

Costco shoppers say they will ‘no longer spend a penny’ after ‘absolutely disgusting’ interaction causes scene in store

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A NASA astronaut captured eerie glowing lights hanging in Earth's atmosphere while aboard the ISS, revealing a rare phenomena that happens 50 miles above the surface.

Mysterious red lights glowing in Earth's atmosphere are captured by astronauts in space

Experts have predicted the length of days on Earth are going to get longer and longer as time goes on.Thanks to the ever-evolving amount of research, scientists are now able to predict how life on Earth might change. Due to factors like climate change, experts believe there is a chance we are heading for a “triple whammy” extinction event within the next 250 million years.But before that happens, experts have predicted Earth's days are going to become longer and longer due to changes in the planet’s rotation.It’s a well-known fact that every 24 hours, the Earth does one full rotation...

Scientists predict Earth's days are going to get longer and longer

The natural world is constantly surprising us, and now new research has suggested that ’fountains of diamonds’ could be sent shooting up to the surface of the Earth as part of a major geological event.Supercontinents breaking up could send them spewing up from deep within the Earth’s core, according to research undertaken by Thomas Gernon, who is a professor of Earth and climate science at the University of Southampton.Diamonds are formed around 150 kilometres below our feet and sent firing upwards by kimberlite eruptions which can travel up to 133 kilometres per hour and create enormous explosions on the surface,...

Major explosion causes 'fountains of diamonds' to erupt from Earth's crust

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

New photos from the European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter give us our best look yet at a giant ravine on the Red Planet. The dark "scar" was likely birthed by a gigantic blob of magma hidden beneath a massive nearby volcano millions of years ago.

Grand Canyon-size 'scar' on Mars revealed like never before in striking new satellite photos

NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a bizarrely light-toned boulder on Mars, the likes of which have never been seen before.

'1st of its kind': NASA spots unusually light-colored boulder on Mars that may reveal clues of the planet's past

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Scientists tracked two close approaches by large space rocks.
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Asteroid nearly a mile wide just missed Earth

Scientists have for the first time discovered a cave on the Moon. At least 100m deep, it could be an ideal place for humans to build a permanent base, they say. It is just one in probably hundreds of caves hidden in an “underground, undiscovered world”, according to the researchers.

Cave discovered on Moon could be home for humans

Ozzy Osbourne sparked further concerns as his health has reportedly taken a turn for the worse. The Prince of Darkness, 75, has been battling health issues over the years. After his canceled appearance at the Mad Monster Party, sources revealed to In Touch what reportedly kept him away from the gig.

Ozzy Osbourne's Health Has Worsened: Rocker Now Suffering End Stages of Parkinson's— Report

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Molten lava forcefully erupted from the Voragine crater on the majestic Mount Etna along the east coast of Sicily, Italy, on Thursday.

Italy's Mount Etna erupts in fiery display as lava spews from crater over Sicily

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Melting ice caps slow Earth's spin, lengthening days at 'unprecedented' rate

Now a study out Monday shows that the melting of the polar ice caps is causing our planet to spin more slowly, increasing the length of...

Melting ice caps slow Earth's spin, lengthening days at 'unprecedented' rate

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