'Chorus Waves' Accelerate Electrons in Earth's Radiation Belts, New Study Suggests

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 - 13:40 in Astronomy & Space

Waves in the plasma trailing behind Earth are responsible for making the northern lights dance in the sky, but according to new research, they also create another cosmic wonder.

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