Solar storms can disrupt Earth’s magnetic field and shut down power
For thousands of years, people have gazed at the vivid auroras dancing in the night sky. But these beautiful displays are more than just a pretty sight. They are a…
For thousands of years, people have gazed at the vivid auroras dancing in the night sky. But these beautiful displays are more than just a pretty sight. They are a…
Recent studies have highlighted the catastrophic potential of extreme solar flares, especially when combined with a weakened magnetic field. These phenomena, which occur approximately every thousand years, can significantly disrupt…
It's somewhat of a myth that black holes pull everything inward. Much of the matter that falls toward the black hole is actually spit back out, thanks to powerful magnetic…
The Sun is on the cusp of an important event: a magnetic field reversal. This phenomenon occurs approximately every 11 years and marks an important milestone in solar cycle. The…
In the depths of our solar system—a realm where chemistry meets speculation—scientists have reported the possible existence of a molecule known as aquadium, an elusive cousin of the ammonium ion.…
For the first time, astronomers have detected the magnetic fields of massive, blazing-hot stars outside our galaxy. They are stars that actually live in our galactic companions, the Large Magellanic…
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Changes in Earth's global magnetic field over six months in 2014 as measured by the European Space Agency's three-satellite Swarm constellation. The left map shows the average magnetic field and…
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