Earth’s Magnetic Field Almost Disappeared
The magnetic barrier that protects Earthlings from radiation almost collapsed some 565 million years ago. Here’s what saved ...
10 Fascinating Scientific Facts About How Magical Northern Lights Form
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.
As spring equinox nears, look for the northern lights: We explain why
As the spring equinox approaches, northern lights hunters will scour the skies for breathtaking displays of color.
Chandrayaan-2 unveils the effect of Earth’s geomagnetic tail on lunar ionosphere plasma: ISRO
BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday shared details of its new study by the Space Physics ...
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Chandrayaan-2 discovers unusual Moon activity in Earth's magnetic shadow
Contrary to previous assumptions, the Moon's passage through Earth's magnetic field, or "geotail," does not lead to lower ...
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How lightning strikes on Earth can set off an electron pinball game in space
Uncover the surprising connection between Earth storms and space radiation through the effects of lightning on high-energy ...
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‘Notoriously difficult to investigate and even more difficult to predict’: Thomas Stocker on tipping points
Thomas Stocker, a professor of Climate and Environmental Physics at the University of Bern, was the lead author of a 2024 ...
The dynamic battle between Mars's atmosphere and solar wind
Qi Zhang, a doctoral student at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics and Umeå University, explores in her doctoral thesis ...
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Powerful 'equinox auroras' may arrive soon: Why changing seasons can bring the best northern lights
Expect an uptick in aurora sightings near the spring equinox on March 20, as celestial geometry swings in favor of ...
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Violent solar storms threaten to bring shipping to a standstill
A rare, violent solar storm could knock out vulnerable satellite systems and leave ships stranded without navigation, ...