Are solar flares responsible for the AT&T service outage?

Are solar flares responsible for the AT&T service outage? Not likely, experts say. | Viking market may be buried on a Norwegian island, radar suggests | The skin microbiome could be harnessed as mosquito repellent, study hints Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 23, 2024 CONNECT WITH LIVESCIENCE  [Facebook]( [X](  [LIVESCIENCE]( Amazing science every day [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Top Science News [] [Are solar flares responsible for the AT&T service outage? Not likely, experts say.]( (NASA/ SDO) [Are solar flares responsible for the AT&T service outage? Not likely, experts say.]( Two X-class solar flares exploded from the sun in less than 24 hours. The radiation bursts coincided with massive cellphone service outages across the U.S., but experts urge that the events may not be related. [Read More]( [] History & Archaeology [] [Viking market may be buried on a Norwegian island, radar suggests]( (Kartverket (CC-BY 4.0 Deed)) [Viking market may be buried on a Norwegian island, radar suggests]( The Norwegian island of Klosterøy is famous for its medieval monastery, but new research suggests it was important long before that. [Read More]( [] Health [] [The skin microbiome could be harnessed as mosquito repellent, study hints]( (Joao Paulo Burini via Getty Images) [The skin microbiome could be harnessed as mosquito repellent, study hints]( In a lab study, scientists demonstrated that tweaking the makeup of the skin microbiome could theoretically help repel mosquitoes. [Read More]( [] [One-third of trans people taking testosterone may still ovulate, raising chance of pregnancy]( [One-third of trans people taking testosterone may still ovulate, raising chance of pregnancy]( (Bloomberg / Contributor via Getty Images) In a small study of transgender men and gender-diverse people who take testosterone, scientists found that one-third of the participants still ovulate and could therefore potentially become pregnant. Full Story: [Live Science]( (2/22) [] Animals [] [Snakes are built to evolve at incredible speeds, and scientists aren't sure why]( (Alejandro Arteaga, Khamai Foundation) [Snakes are built to evolve at incredible speeds, and scientists aren't sure why]( Snakes have an evolutionary clock that ticks a lot faster than many other groups of animals, allowing them to diversify and evolve at super quick speeds, researchers have discovered. [Read More]( [] ['Mind-blowing' deep sea expedition uncovers more than 100 new species and a gigantic underwater mountain]( ['Mind-blowing' deep sea expedition uncovers more than 100 new species and a gigantic underwater mountain]( (Schmidt Ocean Institute) Researchers recently discovered an "incredible number" of potential new marine species, as well as a handful of hefty new seamounts while exploring the deep sea off the coast of Chile. Full Story: [Live Science]( (2/23) [] Physics & Math [] [World's oldest known decimal point discovered in merchant's notes from 1440s Italy]( (aluxum via Getty Images) [World's oldest known decimal point discovered in merchant's notes from 1440s Italy]( Decimal points are at least 150 years older than historians thought, according to newly unearthed notes from Venetian merchant Giovanni Bianchini, who practiced astrology in the 1440s. [Read More]( [] Poll Question [] One of the tiniest stars in the universe has been discovered. How small is it? Learn the answer [here]( [Vote]( [Smaller than Jupiter]( [Vote]( [Smaller than Saturn]( [Vote]( [Smaller than Neptune]( [Vote]( [Smaller than Earth](   [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:livescience@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036