The creation of the belts, and others like it in the future, are a potential new danger to astronauts and satellites headed ...

Two bands of radiation called the Van Allen belts encircle Earth. After a May 2024 solar superstorm, two more showed up between those belts.

A NASA satellite that suddenly reappeared after going silent gets credit for the remarkable discovery—a pair of temporary ...

About 9,200 years ago, Earth experienced an intense solar storm. Scientists are now emphasizing that humanity is not prepared ...

The Valentine's Day northern lights will largely be visible in Canada and Alaska, but a few northern-most states may see the ...

The largest solar storm in two decades hit Earth in May 2024. For several days, wave after wave of high-energy charged ...

A fresh blast of solar wind is set to enhance aurora activity just in time for Valentine's Day. If conditions are right, the ...

A powerful solar storm in May 2024 led to the formation of two radiation belts, altering Earth's space environment.

NEW ORLEANS — Solar sails that allow satellites to glide on the light from the sun could soon become a reality. The ...

Approximately 9,200 years ago, the Earth was struck by an intense solar storm. Scientists are now highlighting that humanity ...

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

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