A G3 geomagnetic storm is predicted to strike Earth, with displays of the Northern Lights possible across northern U.S.

Saturn’s iconic rings are dissolving due to “ring rain,” as icy particles spiral into the planet. Astronomers predict they ...

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

Pictures may enliven us, but other data, such as information about magnetic fields, add a huge amount to our understanding of ...

A huge sun eruption combines with speedy solar wind from a "coronal hole" for a weekend aurora show, experts predict.

The ability to conduct heat is one of the most fundamental properties of matter, crucial for engineering applications. Scientists know well how conventional materials, such as metals and insulators, ...

According to the Russell-McPherron effect, the magnetic fields of the Earth and the solar wind momentarily coincide, creating "cracks" that allow charged particles to accelerate and intensify the ...

When two or more CMEs interact, they generate massive clouds of charged particles and magnetic fields that may compress, merge or reconnect with each other during the collision. These interactions can ...

According to Dr. Schmoll, the Earth's magnetic field has a north and south pole, just like any magnet. The sun does as well.

Scientists know well how conventional materials conduct heat. However, things are not as straightforward under extreme ...