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Strange Hurricane-like Phenomenon Discovered in Earth's Ionosphere
07:05 - 14:00 (06:55)
Researchers have discovered a strange hurricane-like phenomenon in Earth's ionosphere which is not related to the solar cycle, indicating that it may be more common than previously thought.
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Scientists have discovered space hurricanes that spin around at staggering speeds in the upper atmosphere, with arms of plasma swirling above the North Pole.
07:05 - 08:47 (01:42)
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Scientists have discovered space hurricanes that spin around at staggering speeds in the upper atmosphere, with arms of plasma swirling above the North Pole. The phenomenon was given the name "space hurricanes" despite being originally compared to the polar vortex.
ChapterStrange Hurricane-like Phenomenon Discovered in Earth's Ionosphere
EpisodeShort Stuff: Space Hurricanes
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This episode discusses how plasma, the fourth state of matter, has been challenging to document and research due to its nature and lack of instrumentation.
08:47 - 10:20 (01:32)
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This episode discusses how plasma, the fourth state of matter, has been challenging to document and research due to its nature and lack of instrumentation. They also touch on how hurricanes work on Earth.
ChapterStrange Hurricane-like Phenomenon Discovered in Earth's Ionosphere
EpisodeShort Stuff: Space Hurricanes
PodcastStuff You Should Know
According to recent findings, space hurricane is an unusually calm, but destructive event that is likely more common than previously thought, and it may not be related to the solar cycle.
10:20 - 13:31 (03:11)
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According to recent findings, space hurricane is an unusually calm, but destructive event that is likely more common than previously thought, and it may not be related to the solar cycle. Experts compared it to an Earth hurricane, with quiet conditions leading to chaos.
ChapterStrange Hurricane-like Phenomenon Discovered in Earth's Ionosphere
EpisodeShort Stuff: Space Hurricanes
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the return of 90s culture, including a new disco tech bar opening in Atlanta.
13:31 - 14:00 (00:29)
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The hosts discuss the return of 90s culture, including a new disco tech bar opening in Atlanta. They plan a Studio 54-style night out in the future.