This blackout is especially significant because it impacted communications used by aviation, maritime activities, and emergency services ... Thesenorthern lights are caused by solar particles ...

With a salt and oil candle, you'll be prepared the next time the lights go out, even if you're caught without the usual emergency supplies ... to worry about in a blackout. Just make sure to ...

An island that came within hours of a blackout has celebrated the switching on of its Christmas lights. Sark Electricity threatened to shut the power off in November when it was forced to lower ...