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1967 solar storm nearly took U.S. to brink of war
Military space weather forecasters helped avoid a potential nuclear conflict between the U.S. and Russia when they alerted leaders that a solar storm may have been responsible for jamming radio and radar communications.
- Sun + Space Weather
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The comet that disappeared: What happened to ISON?
A new study sheds light on the mystery of Comet ISON, suggesting that the comet broke up before reaching the Sun.
- Sun + Space Weather
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UCAR maintains A+ long-term credit rating
Strong credit rating translates into lower costs for UCAR's funders.
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Boosting diversity in Earth system science
The SOARS program has been boosting diversity in Earth system science for two decades.
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Expanding Antarctic sea ice linked to natural variability
The recent trend of increasing Antarctic sea ice extent — seemingly at odds with climate model projections — can largely be explained by a natural climate fluctuation.
- Climate
