United States Geological Survey

Geomagnetic storm caused by CME sparks rare red auroras over Scotland

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Geomagnetic storm caused by CME sparks rare red auroras over Scotland

Solar activity has been on an upward trend in the last few months and it is expected to increase as the Sun approaches the solar maximum. Earth is set to be in the firing line of CMEs, solar storms, geomagnetic storms, and more as the peak of the Sun’s 11-year solar cycle nears. Therefore, it … Read more

New study finds PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water from 45% of faucets across U.S.

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New study finds PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water from 45% of faucets across U.S.

Almost half of the United States’ tap water is estimated to have one or more PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” according to a new study. The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations, including 269 private wells and 447 public supply sites, in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and … Read more