The northern lights, or aurora borealis, occur when energetic particles from the sun—released through processes like solar wind and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)—collide with Earth’s atmosphere.

Aurora myths, legends and misconceptions — The next 4 to 5 years will be the best time to see the northern lights this solar cycle Auroras are generated when energized particles from the sun ...

2,500-year-old bronze necklace found in Poland. (photo credit: Warmia-Masuria Voivodeship Conservator of Monuments) A rare 2,500-year-old bronze necklace was found in the Masurian village of ...