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Earth to be hit by a second solar storm TODAY with a 75% chance of radio, satellite and GPS outages, NOAA warns

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The US government's space weather experts are warning that a powerful three-day solar storm will hit Earth today - following a solar flare that caused coronal mass ejections (CME) towards Earth - potentially causing 'electricity grid fluctuations'.

Earth is expected to be hit by a powerful three-day solar storm today that could cause “fluctuations in the power grid,” experts warn. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) noted that the geomagnetic storm, which is a major disruption of Earth’s magnetosphere, could disrupt the orbits of satellites, cause radio blackouts and create incredible … Read more

Why gorillas have such small penises: Scientists discover the genetic mutation behind apes’ ‘modest’ 3.5cm sex organs – and it could explain why some men are infertile

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With a length of up to 1.80 meters and a weight of a whopping 200 kg, we can say with certainty that gorillas are among the most formidable creatures in the animal kingdom. But despite their impressive stature, male gorillas are missing from some area (stock image)

Male gorillas have the smallest penises of all apes, averaging 1.1 inches Scientists have identified the genetic mutation responsible for this adaptation By Shivali Best for Mailonline Published: 6:03 AM EDT, May 24, 2024 | Updated: 6:03 AM EDT, May 24, 2024 With a length of up to 1.80 meters and a weight of a … Read more