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Researchers just solved one of the biggest challenges facing interstellar travel: how to steer spacecraft propelled by light. A tiny new device called a "metajet" can control direction using refracted light, bringing us closer to exploring distant stars.
The Yale Bulldogs women's sailing team captured the NEISA Women's Team Race Championship at Tufts University, finishing with an impressive 15-4 record despite challenging weather conditions. Seven talented sailors navigated shifty winds and light breezes to claim the prestigious Legler Trophy.
A powerful solar storm is bringing the aurora borealis farther south than usual, potentially visible across 24 states from Alaska to Colorado tonight. Clear skies could mean a spectacular light show for millions of Americans who rarely get to witness this natural wonder.
A stunning three-masted luxury sailing vessel just christened in Saint-Nazaire, France, claims the title of world's largest sailing ship. The eco-friendly giant represents a bold return to wind-powered ocean travel for the ultra-luxury market.
A spectacular aurora borealis display is lighting up skies across 18 U.S. states tonight and Friday, giving millions of Americans a chance to witness nature's most dazzling light show. Clear skies could reveal dancing green, red, blue, and purple curtains of light stretching far south of their usual arctic home.
MidAmerican Energy is expanding radar systems that keep wind turbine warning lights off until planes actually approach, reducing light pollution across Iowa's countryside. The technology has been so successful that it keeps lights off up to 98% of the time while still protecting aircraft.
A spectacular aurora australis dazzled Australians across five states Tuesday night, with the southern lights visible as far north as Queensland's Hamilton Island. The rare celestial show brought communities outside to witness nature's most stunning light display together.
After two years of spectacular shows reaching as far south as Florida, the northern lights are beginning their natural fade following their October 2024 peak. Scientists say this rare window for viewing auroras from lower latitudes is closing, but you still have time to catch nature's greatest light show.
Australians could witness a stunning natural light show as solar activity brings the aurora australis closer than usual. The southern lights may be visible as early as Friday morning for those in the right spots.
Millions of Americans across more than half of U.S. states will have a rare chance to see the northern lights tonight, thanks to an unusually strong solar storm. The colorful sky show could appear as far south as Illinois and Pennsylvania, bringing nature's most dazzling light display to viewers who rarely get to witness it.
A powerful surge of solar wind racing toward Earth could light up the night sky with auroras visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight and tomorrow. Sky watchers across the northern U.S. have a rare chance to catch nature's most dazzling light show right in their backyard.
Multiple neighborhoods in Dunedin, New Zealand went dark Wednesday night when street lights mysteriously failed to turn on, but city crews quickly restored power across affected areas. The swift response brought light back to concerned residents within hours.
A rare cosmic event could bring the stunning northern lights to states much farther south than usual this Thursday evening. Three bursts of solar material are heading toward Earth, creating a spectacular light show opportunity for millions.
A spectacular light installation spanning 12 kilometers of Western Australia's coastline is drawing thousands to Albany. Finnish artist Kari Kola created the world's largest light show, blending Indigenous culture with cosmic wonder.
A powerful geomagnetic storm brought the northern lights far beyond their usual Arctic home, painting skies from southwestern United States to China in brilliant greens, reds, and magentas. Millions of people witnessed auroras for the first time as nature delivered one of its most spectacular light shows.
The Orient Express Corinthian just launched in France as the world's largest sailing cruise ship, combining old-world luxury with wind-powered technology that slashes emissions. With robot-controlled sails and whale detection systems, it proves eco-friendly travel doesn't mean sacrificing comfort.
Women can finally walk safely to Pallavaram railway station after authorities installed street lights on a dark half-kilometer stretch that forced commuters to take longer routes. The lighting upgrade marks the end of months of safety concerns on this busy transit corridor.
A century-old physics puzzle just got solved. Scientists now have proof that light really does act as both a wave and a particle at the same time.
Three powerful solar flares erupted from the sun this week and are headed toward Earth, potentially creating a dazzling light show for viewers across the United States. The combined flares could produce northern lights visible far below their usual viewing zones on Thursday and Friday.
Brown University's sailing team just ended a 78-year championship drought with a commanding performance at nationals. The Bears sailed to victory in St. Petersburg, leaving defending champion Stanford 33 points behind.
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