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

The temporary belts, one of which still remains, were filled with high-energy electrons and protons and were found by a ...

The magnetic barrier that protects Earthlings from radiation almost collapsed some 565 million years ago. Here’s what saved it.

Like the ‘core’ of most things, the Earth’s inner core is like the heart of the planet. It produces a magnetic field that ...

Scientists have discovered that Earth's inner core, previously thought to be solid and unchanging, has experienced ...

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

Blue Ghost has left Earth’s orbit, carrying NASA’s science to the Moon. Instruments are performing well, including a ...

Scientists suggest Earth's inner core may have changed shape over the past 20 years, potentially affecting the planet's ...

It's a key problem that will need to be addressed if humans are to attempt deep-space, long-duration missions. Not only is radiation exposure a dangerous health risk to humans, but it also poses a ...

The most powerful solar storm to impact Earth in decades caused the temporary formation of radiation belts around Earth, NASA recently announced. A NASA CubeSat satellite made the discovery, which ...

Earth's inner core has changed shape over the past 20 years. A team of scientists studied the core's behavior to understand why its rotation slowed down ...

Understanding the Mystique of Magnetic Pole Shifts Magnetic pole shifts, a subject shrouded in both fascination and fear, ...