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The filament eruption was modeled and is projected to hit Earth mid to late day on 28 Nov, the SWPC said in a forecast discussion.
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Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Minor, moderate or greater geomagnetic storms are likely on Thursday and Friday, increasing the Kp index forecast to five and nearly six for either day, respectively, after a filament eruption on the sun’s surface earlier this week, according to NOAA’s three-day forecast.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
An alternative approach is to sample lactate in interstitial fluid, which mirrors blood levels more reliably, using a slender filament that pokes through the skin.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
The bright filaments resemble the wispy structure of a dandelion, and studying their peculiar structure could help astronomers understand how the filaments formed in the first place.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Minor, moderate or greater geomagnetic storms are likely on Thursday and Friday, increasing the Kp index forecast to five and nearly six for either day, respectively, after a filament eruption on the sun’s surface earlier this week, according to NOAA’s three-day forecast.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
An alternative approach is to sample lactate in interstitial fluid, which mirrors blood levels more reliably, using a slender filament that pokes through the skin.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
The bright filaments resemble the wispy structure of a dandelion, and studying their peculiar structure could help astronomers understand how the filaments formed in the first place.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filament
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Probiotics or fiber supplements may also help improve the gut microbiota and promote healthy bowel movements.29 Certain symptoms are a red flag for more serious conditions that require prompt medical attention.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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Leave the skin on when possible to retain more fiber, vitamins, and minerals, including calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and several B vitamins.Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Here are the current service alerts: A LINE: Bus shuttles replace trains in both directions between the Southwest Museum and Fillmore stations due to wind damage to overhead wires.Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Yoon remains confined to his official residence in Seoul, where the presidential security service has reinforced the area with barbed wire and rows of vehicles barricading surrounding roads.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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That's where our hero must search first, but the unraveled threads of mystery will lead to a continent-wide trek.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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There are detailed instructions, three embroidery cloths, a hoop, and lots of thread.Blake Bakkila, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Filament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filament. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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