Peiyun Shi WVU FEATURE (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption Peiyun Shi, a postdoctoral researcher in West Virginia University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, recently discovered a breakthrough in magnetic reconnection that could ultimately help predict space weather. Credit WVU Photo/Andrew Marvin Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.