Scientists measured a chorus wave emerging from an unexpected place, and confirmed a key piece of a theory about how these ...

For the first time, astronomers have succeeded in observing the magnetic field around a young star where planets are thought ...

Auroras have long mystified humanity. Now that we know what they are and why they happen, we can better predict how best to ...

An international team of scientists has modeled the formation and evolution of the strongest magnetic fields in the universe.

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The fox's hunting prowess involves stillness, sharp senses and dramatic leaps. By penetrating snowpack layers, they reach prey hidden beneath.

The Sun is a giant ball made of hydrogen and helium gases. Deep in the center of the Sun, hydrogen atoms are pressed together ...

Chorus waves, quick bursts of energy known to occur relatively close to Earth and around other planets, were found in an ...

Earth's magnetic north pole is on the move, prompting updates to the World Magnetic Model (WMM). This crucial tool for ...

The best time to view the Northern Lights is from October to March. Tromso, Norway: Known as the "Capital of the Northern ...

The Earth’s magnetic north pole has been slowly inching its way across the Arctic for decades, but recently, its path […] The ...