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Solar Flare: 4 Potential Hazards of the Sun's Spectacular Show

By David KnowlesFeb 16th 2011 – 12:35PM

It was quite a show, but the aftermath leaves a bit to be desired. The sun sent off a massive wave of charged particles in our direction Monday night after the largest solar flare was recorded on the star's surface in four years. As with all solar flares, a sudden flash of radiation accompanied the flare, reaching Earth...

Futuristic Railgun Weapon Sets US Navy Record [VIDEO]

By Steven HofferDec 10th 2010 – 5:01PM

(Dec. 10) -- This is not a video game. The U.S. Navy shattered its record for firing velocity today when it demonstrated the force of the electromagnetic railgun during at test exhibition in Dahlgren, Va. The futuristic weapon fired at a phenomenal 33-megajoules, more than tripling the Navy's previous record set in...

Background on electromagnetic

Electromagnetic radiation (EM radiation or EMR) is a form of energy emitted and absorbed by charged particles, which exhibits wave-like behavior as it travels through space.

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