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Physicists Think They’ve Found a Way to Harvest Energy from Earth’s Rotation — And It Might Be Just Crazy Enough to Work
In theory, as Earth spins through its magnetic field, any conductive material placed on its surface should experience a force that nudges electrons, creating a current. Yet this doesn’t happen ...
Spring equinox has begun, but what is it exactly?
The vernal equinox arrives on Thursday, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere and the fall in ...
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Can Earth’s Rotation Generate Electricity? Physicists Divided over Controversial Idea
Experiments suggest an unusual magnetic material could help harness energy from Earth’s rotation. But not everyone is ...
First day of spring kicks off with first San Diego sunset past 7:00 p.m.
SAN DIEGO — San Diego rings in the start of the spring season with the first sunset past 7:00 p.m. this year. On Thursday evening, sunset will come at 7:01 p.m., following a sunrise Thursday at 6:52 a ...
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The first day of spring 2025 is today. Here’s what to know about the vernal equinox.
The Northern Hemisphere is welcoming Spring 2025 on March 20, also known as the vernal equinox. The jump into spring has come ...