Following in the footsteps of Aristotle and Galileo, NASA scientists look to take the next step in understanding auroras.

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Credit: Christopher Perry/NASA/Tribune News Service via Getty Images NASA plans to fly two rockets through active auroras to help study the unique ribbons of light that dance across the Alaskan ...

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FAIRBANKS, Alaska – This week, Nasa aims to fire off rockets into the night sky over Alaska in an attempt to better understand polar auroras – more commonly known as the Northern Lights. 7 Things To ...