Solar storms don't harm people directly — they induce electric currents in long metal, meaning the power lines, pipelines and undersea internet cables we've strung across the planet are exactly what they attack
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"Solar storms don't harm people directly — they induce electric currents in long metal, meaning the power lines, pipelines and undersea internet cables we've strung across the planet are exactly what they attack" is generating significant coverage in the Science category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (2)
- The Space Weather Problem Most Cities Never Think About Forbes · 46d ago
- Scientists propose space-based plasma airbag to protect Earth from extreme solar flares Yahoo Tech · 46d ago
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