Scientists discovered tiny jets on the Sun that power both fast and slow solar wind. These jets eject particles and shape ...

Earth's magnetic field occasionally bursts into song — but these compositions are written with electromagnetic radiation, not ...

"We were very surprised to see that the same tiny plasma jets appear to be driving both the fast and the slow solar wind." ...

Data collected from a once-defunct NASA satellite show that Earth grew two extra radiation belts following a supercharged ...

In May 2024, an epic solar storm rattled Earth so powerfully that its effects were felt even at the bottom of the ocean.

The above 40-second video is sped-up footage of the new-found jets flashing briefly near the Sun’s south pole. In reality, ...

Valentine's Day could bring a dazzling display of the northern lights for stargazers in some parts of the U.S.

Geomagnetic storms also cause problems on Earth. The electric currents they create can overload power plants and cause ...

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A strong stream of solar wind on its way to the Earth may spark bright northern lights on Valentine’s Day. Northern lights, ...

In 2023, the European Space Agency reported on Solar Orbiter's discovery of tiny jets near the sun's south pole that could be powering the solar wind. The team behind this research has now used even ...

A perfectly preserved ancient tree fossil offered scientists an unprecedented view into a moment 42,000 years ago when the Earth’s magnetic field went haywire. The compelling 2021 study tells the ...