 The mysterious sudden brightening and wavelike movements of the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights, are caused by periodic explosions of magnetic energy 80,000 miles above Earth, NASA researchers reported. (By M. Scott Moon -- Associated Press)
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Washington Post staff writer Shankar Vedantam writes about the sociology and psychology behind news events. Science Travel
The Washington Post Sunday Magazine's Spring Travel Issue focuses on exploring the animal kingdom.
• Whales: Big Love • Butterflies: Wings and a Prayer • Buffalo: Prairie Home Companions 
The frozen landscape, dry valleys and active volcanoes that make up Antarctica provide a living laboratory for scientific study and a wondrous journey for those traveling to the ends of the Earth. Experience the continent with this special report.
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Washington Post staff writer Marc Kaufman was online with planet-hunter Paul Butler, to discuss the search for alien life.
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Scientists tracking wolves in world's longest-running "single predator-single prey" study fear that the Isle Royale, Mich. wolves could become extinct because of global warming.
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