Blackout

An elderly woman has died after an unexpected blackout switched off her life support in the middle of the night.After making the terrifying realisation, her son rushed out the door of his Dubbo home in central west NSW and ran just 100m to…

Solar flares and solar storms are not uncommon when it comes to the poles, and they often face difficulties in GPS tracking, internet communication, and other electronic device usage. But do you know that a strong solar flare can lead to…

A state-imposed social media blackout to quell massive protests around the arrest of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has instead fuelled momentum for him, analysts say. Moments after Khan was detained by a swarm of paramilitary…

Geomagnetic storm alert: Chance of major radio blackout; may impact power supply, satellites | Stock PhotoA massive outburst by the Sun on Sunday has created lasting geomagnetic storm conditions for Earth. A long-duration solar flare was…

The possibility of the Sun causing catastrophic damage on Earth might seem something out of a science-fiction film, but this threat is very true. One of the best examples of Solar activity harming Earth was provided by the Roland Emmerich…

The president of world soccer’s global governing on Tuesday harshly criticized European broadcasters for not meeting FIFA’s demands for significantly higher television rights fees for this summer’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New…

Wattever will the bright sparks dream up next? It seems scientists are in their element after conjuring up this anti-light bulb which, it is claimed, can switch a dazzling room into complete darkness.The designers at 4lite used their…

When the upper atmosphere of Earth became ionised by a massive solar explosion, shortwave radio transmissions were severely disrupted throughout most of southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Sunspot AR3256, located close to the star's…

Getting a good night’s sleep is already a challenge sometimes, but if streetlights stream into your bedroom at odd hours or the sun wakes you up at the crack of dawn, it can start to feel impossible. Enter blackout curtains, which can make…

Image Source: Getty Blackout tattoos cover areas of the body using black ink. The tattoo design can be used to cover up other ink or as a standalone piece. They can be costly, and many experts don't recommend getting them. From tiny,…