By analyzing seismic waves from earthquakes from the 1960s, researchers from Peking University deduced that the Earth's inner ...

A weak magnetic field likely attracted matter inward, contributing to the formation of the outer planetary bodies, from ...

Most of the time, the Earth and Sun’s magnetic fields are misaligned, leaving our planet’s field less open to the aurora-causing effects of the solar wind. However, towards the equinox, the two fields ...

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

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The Analyzer for Cusp Electrons (ACE) is designed to measure electron activity in the region of the northern magnetospheric ...

According to Space.com, NASA solar physicist David Hathaway's 75-year study reveals that March has more geomagnetically ...

The heliosphere, a cosmic bubble formed by the Sun, protects our solar system from interstellar threats and influences life's ...

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

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