Scientists uncover a hidden radio signal that may hold the key to triggering Earth’s most intense northern and southern lights
Sandeep K S
Nov 28, 2025
1 min read
The infographic titled "The Cosmic Trigger: How Radio Waves Predict Auroral Storms" illustrates the connection between radio wave signals and the prediction of auroral substorms. It highlights the role of auroral beads as visual indicators, the detection of radio signals (specifically Auroral Kilometric Radiation), and the possible universal mechanism affecting other planets like Jupiter and Saturn.
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