New research indicates that matter ejected during the supernova death of a star can fall back to neutrons stars, giving rise ...

A historic solar storm in May 2024 not only triggered spectacular auroras but also created two new temporary radiation belts ...

In a surprising discovery, scientists have detected "chirping" waves some 100,000 miles above Earth, in a region of the ...

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

A groundbreaking X-ray imager is on its way to revolutionize our understanding of Earth's magnetic defenses. This ...

Earth’s magnetic field, generated by movements within its molten iron core, serves as a protective shield against solar winds ...

Understanding chorus waves is vital, as they create fast-moving, highly energetic electrons (known as killer electrons) that ...

There may also be spectacular displays of aurora caused as the Earth's magnetosphere is disturbed by the solar wind.

Strange chorus waves, detected far from Earth, challenge existing theories and raise space mission safety concerns.

An example effect is the bow shock created as the magnetosphere passes through the solar wind. The exchange of electromagnetic and thermal energy in collisionless plasmas is an important area of ...

ESA's Swarm mission, utilizing the faint magnetic signals generated by Earth's ocean tides, offers groundbreaking insights ...

The colorful northern lights may reveal themselves to South Dakotans Friday night due to an impending solar storm forecast to reach Earth.