Huge space storms will hit Earth today

Plus: Italian company manufactures world's fastest 3D-printed bicycle. Oct 05, 2022 [Blueprint]( Flares are back. No, not bell-bottomed, denim ones (although since we’re on the subject, they’re actually making something of a comeback, as it happens). But in this instance, the flares we speak of are of a slightly hotter, Sun-based ilk – namely, solar flares. They’ve been popping up all over the place of late, and [this latest batch]( is set to cause G2-class, moderate-intensity geomagnetic storms …today. This has happened because the Sun sent out solar flares of multiple intensities over the weekend, alongside some charged particles. And they mean that the night sky in New York could light up with auroras tonight, so keep an eye if you happen to be in that neighborhood. But before you gaze skyward, give this little wonder a glance. [This video]( shows the (now world-renowned) 3D-printed bicycle, which is now being manufactured by an Italian company. Bellissima! Good morning. I’m Alice, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s get started. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers had an exclusive insight from Adam Slavney, about his first-of-its-kind air conditioner that uses solid refrigerants, and how and why he and his team want to make barocaloric cooling commercially viable. This week, they’ll hear scientists from around the globe about whether coffee has many more (some fairly life-changing) health benefits than we realize. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+ today]( to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [Italian company manufactures world's fastest 3D-printed bicycle.]( [Italian company manufactures 3D-printed bicycle.]( It’s wheely quite impressive. [Must Read]MUST READ [Huge geomagnetic storms expected to reach Earth today.]( [Huge geomagnetic storms.]( In great timing if you happen to be having a party in New York this evening, the night sky is set to be fairly spectacular. It’s all thanks to a [new batch of solar flares]( which came belting out of the Sun over the weekend. They are set to cause what astronomists have described as G2-class, moderate-intensity geomagnetic storms, which we’ll see the effects of, today. I say “we”, although you’ll only actually see them if you’re in or around New York, probably, in the form of auroras. It’s happened because the Sun sent out solar flares of multiple intensities, alongside some charged particles. → The Sun has entered an active phase of its 11-year cycle, so these flares are to be expected. During this time, the polar regions on the Sun flip, meaning the north becomes the south and vice versa. These changes result in disruptions of the magnetic fields inside the Sun, which can temporarily halt the convection process in some regions, interestingly. 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