The magnetic barrier that protects Earthlings from radiation almost collapsed some 565 million years ago. Here’s what saved ...

Surprising differences in the two so-called Large Low-Velocity Provinces may risk instability in Earth's protective magnetic ...

As the spring equinox approaches, northern lights hunters will scour the skies for breathtaking displays of color.

Uncover the surprising connection between Earth storms and space radiation through the effects of lightning on high-energy ...

For decades, something strange has lurked inside the icy giants of our solar system. Uranus and Neptune, distant blue worlds ...

Discover how the mesmerising Aurora Borealis forms with these 10 scientific facts. Learn about solar winds, Earth’s magnetic field, and the stunning colours of the Northern Lights.

NASA's EZIE will study auroral electrojets, powerful electrical currents in Earth's atmosphere. This will improve space ...

Deep within Earth’s mantle lie two enormous, continent-sized structures known as LLVPs. Scientists once believed these ...

Reader Jayant Bhalerao, a college physics instructor, found the story useful in class: “We will share it with our students, so that they can appreciate how ...

Historical data shows that auroras occur more often during the spring and autumn equinox.

Expect an uptick in aurora sightings near the spring equinox on March 20, as celestial geometry swings in favor of ...

A breakthrough simulation reveals how magnetars form and evolve, solving a key mystery about their magnetic origins.