Plus: Unearthing the fossil of a dinosaur killed in an asteroid impact Apr 08, 2022 [View in browser]( Let's face it â weather forecasting on Earth isnât as accurate as it should be. It doesnât get any easier predicting the behavior of our wild and fiery sun. A few days ago, the sun ejected plasma filaments from an active sunspot, forming a gigantic canyon of fire and unleashing intense streams of solar winds that might cause geomagnetic storms when they collide with Earth. This is significant because the sun's sunspot activity has greatly surpassed official expectations. But before we pivot to the sunâs mood swings from excruciatingly hot to radioactive, check out today's video to discover how to personalize a small quadcopter drone with an FPV camera. Good morning. Iâm Derya, an editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Letâs feel the solar winds. [Video]VIDEO OF THE DAY [How to customize a small quadcopter drone with an FPV camera]( Don the goggles, fire up the drone, and have some fun. [How to customize a small quadcopter drone with an FPV camera]( SCIENCE [A 12,000-mile-deep canyon opened on the sun. How will solar winds impact us?]( [An illustration of the sun bursting out a solar flare.]( The sunâs ramped-up activity [opened a 12,000-mile-deep canyon]( on its surface and sent a series of explosions and filaments of plasma while releasing powerful magnetized solar winds. As you might expect, many of them are heading toward Earth. - Two different "filament eruptions" occurred in the south-central part of the sun. The satellites in the extreme ultraviolet part of the electromagnetic spectrum and ground telescopes equipped to observe in the warmth-carrying infrared wavelengths were both able to see the eruptions. Magnetic winds. Those solar winds might bring more auroras to our planet in the next few days. The first filament blasted out from the sun on Sunday, and the second one followed on Monday. Fortunately, it appears the upcoming geomagnetic storm will be minor. Incredibly strong storms have reached Earth before, but they were in times before global electricity. On the bright side, geomagnetic storms [often cause mesmerizing aurora displays](. So don't be afraid to look up. [Read More]( INNOVATION [Rocket Lab will soon catch a booster out of the sky with a Sikorsky-92 helicopter]( [The "Return to Sender" booster recovery rehearsal.]( New Zealand and U.S.-based Rocket Lab [will perform its first fully operational reusable spaceflight]( for its upcoming mission called "There and Back Again". The mission will deliver 34 small commercial satellites to orbit, with the launch currently scheduled for April 19. - Rocket Lab will use a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter, a model that's often used for offshore operations. Three minutes after the Electron launches, the second stage will separate and continue on to orbit where it will deploy its payload of small satellites. The first stage booster will then start its descent back to Earth. As the rocket nears the Earth's surface, two parachutes will be deployed, slowing the booster from a speed of more than 5,000 mph to only 22.3 mph. Breathtaking capture. When the booster reaches an altitude and area designated as the capture zone, the helicopter will be [deployed to attempt a stunning capture]( using a hook that attaches to the parachute line. The whole operation will be live-streamed, so be sure to follow us for live coverage. [Read More]( CULTURE [Scientists unearth a fossil of a dinosaur killed in an asteroid impact]( [Thescelosaurus neglectus skeleton.]( Archeologists [have uncovered an excellently preserved fossil]( of a Thescelosaurus leg at the Tanis dig site in North Dakota, United States. - Scientists believe that the creature was killed and entombed on the day a massive asteroid known as Chicxulub slammed into Earth 66 million years ago, marking the end of the dinosaursâ reign and the advent of mammals. The leg of a Thescelosaurus, a small herbivore, was likely ripped off after the asteroid impacted and triggered a flash flood, according to the discoveries made by University of Manchester paleontologist Robert DePalma. - The fossilized remains of a turtle skewered by a wooden stick, small mammals and their burrows, triceratops skin, [a pterosaur embryo inside its egg]( and what scientists believe to be a fragment from the asteroid impactor itself are among the discoveries. Mark your calendar. The findings will be presented in a forthcoming documentary on BBC One next Friday, April 15, entitled "Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough." [Read More]( MAIL & MUSINGS People believe in conspiracy theories in disturbingly high numbers. What conspiracy theory fascinates you the most? Be sure you check back tomorrow for the results! [Dinosaurs never existed.]( [The moon landing never happened.]( [Climate change isnât real.]( [The Illuminati controls the world.]( Yesterdayâs Results We asked what you think about Ford bringing carbon wheels to SUVs. According to the majority, it's a pointless marketing gimmick, because theyâre too expensive. Whatâs the point? Itâs too expensive. 37%
Iâd want one, but the fact that they're easily damaged sounds exhausting. 28%
Itâs a good idea. I appreciate the gains. 24%
Iâll stick to riding my bike, thanks. 11% QUOTE OF THE DAY â The best way to predict the future is to invent it. â Alan Kay in 1971, at the Palo Alto Research Center AND ANOTHER THING... - Apple's big developer's conference is slated for June. [Will we see iOS 16]( (It will be free for all developers to attend!)
- The existence of secure cryptography depends on [one of the oldest questions in computational complexity](. (Quanta Magazine)
- The construction of [the worldâs thinnest supertall skyscraper]( 111 West 57th, also known as the Steinway Tower, is complete.
- An intriguing new book by a semi-professional poker player [looks at why we feel lucky]( and reflects on some har d-won lessons about living with uncertainty. (New Scientist)
- A novel DNA tool [could speed up vaccine development]( by a million times. The method provides results within just seven minutes.
- To eat in the modern world is often to eat in [a state of profound sensory disengagement](. It shouldnât have to be this way. (The Guardian)
- A new breakthrough 3D-printed fingertip [feels and acts like human skin](. Prepared by Derya Ozdemir and Brad Bergan Enjoy reading? Don't forget to forward to a friend! Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe]( [About Us]( | [Advertise]( | [Contact Us](
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