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NASA’s LEXI imager will provide the first-ever global images of Earth’s magnetosphere
A groundbreaking X-ray imager is on its way to revolutionize our understanding of Earth's magnetic defenses. This ...
‘It’s almost science fiction’: Scientists say the shape of Earth’s inner core is changing
Researchers studying decades of earthquake data say they have found the first evidence that, in addition to spinning backward ...
Northern lights may put on Valentine's Day show in some states: Where and when to see it
The Valentine's Day northern lights will largely be visible in Canada and Alaska, but a few northern-most states may see the ...
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Earth’s magnetic north pole is on the move, and scientists just updated its position
Your navigation system just got a critical update, one that happens periodically because Earth’s magnetic north pole keeps moving. Here’s what to know.
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3D Printed Hydrogel Could Protect Astronauts From Radiation Exposure
This even distribution of hydrogen is thought to be key to developing scalable radiation shields for both spacecraft and the ...
Weather Words: Solar Wind
Solar winds are electrically charged particles emitted from the sun that are mostly made up of protons and electrons. The sun ...
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View line map: Valentine's Day northern lights forecast for the upper Midwest
NOAA releases northern lights forecast for Valentine's Day, with chances of the aurora borealis reaching the northern part of ...
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NASA satellites catch Earth's magnetic field making music
Earth's magnetic field occasionally bursts into song — but these compositions are written with electromagnetic radiation, not ...
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Scientists Reveal How Earth's Shifting Magnetic Field Affects Auroras and Orbital Systems
Earth’s magnetic field, generated by movements within its molten iron core, serves as a protective shield against solar winds ...
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Earth’s magnetic north pole is on the move, and scientists just updated its position
By comparison, the magnetic north pole is the northernmost convergence point in Earth’s magnetic field, also known as the magnetosphere. Generated by the churning molten metals in Earth’s core ...
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‘It’s almost science fiction’: Scientists say the shape of Earth’s inner core is changing
Shape changes in the core could hold clues about the forces deep inside Earth that power our magnetosphere, the invisible lines of magnetic energy that protect our planet from solar weather and ...