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Wave power can drive Sun’s intense heat
Alfvén waves contain enough energy to heat the corona and drive the solar wind.
- Sun + Space Weather
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Corn and climate: a sweaty topic
If you’re an American, it’s tough to avoid corn. This ubiquitous starch turns up in soft drinks, compostable cups, and automobile fuel—and even plays a role in U.S. heat waves, including the intense one of 2011.
- Climate
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Flights can inadvertently generate rain and snow near airports
The inadvertent cloud-seeding effect occurs up to about 6 percent of the time at major airports.
- Weather