Researchers studying decades of earthquake data say they have found the first evidence that, in addition to spinning backward ...
One of the highlights for astronauts who spend time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is the chance to enjoy ...
Chorus waves, quick bursts of energy known to occur relatively close to Earth and around other planets, were found in an ...
2024's gigantic solar storm gave the Earth two new temporary radiation belts, according to NASA's CubeSat mission. One of these belts could stay in place for a "very long time", according to NASA ...
A groundbreaking X-ray imager is on its way to revolutionize our understanding of Earth's magnetic defenses. This ...
New research indicates that matter ejected during the supernova death of a star can fall back to neutrons stars, giving rise ...
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Making a Magnetosphere for Mars
We believe Mars may once have had oceans and sky, but lost them from a lack of a magnetosphere. How does this happen, and how can we create a magnetosphere for Mars so we can terraform and live on it?
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 ...
Firefly Aerospace's soon-to-launch Blue Ghost moon lander will help NASA better understand our home planet, and how it responds to space weather.
A historic solar storm in May 2024 not only triggered spectacular auroras but also created two new temporary radiation belts ...