"There’s something special happening in this region that is causing the field to weaken in a more intense way." ...

Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet from space weather like cosmic radiation and charged particles from the Sun. The ...

For the study, the researchers modeled the influence of “flux ropes,” which are relatively smaller, tornado-like spirals of plasma and magnetic fields on the Sun. These ropes typically aren’t strong ...

Scientists have discovered that a weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field is expanding, raising concerns about potential impacts on satellites and space technology.

NASA's MMS (Magnetospheric Multiscale) mission, consisting of four identical satellites flying in formation, constantly ...

NASA measures radiation over Greenland to improve aviation safety and validate models that predict cosmic doses polar flight ...

During geomagnetic disturbances, technology can experience malfunctions, particularly at higher latitudes. Common issues include: Disruptions in satellite systems and GPS navigation. Interference in ...

New satellite data show Earth’s magnetic field changing fast, with a growing weak spot over the South Atlantic.

The world's first solar magnetic-field telescope operating in the mid-infrared wavelength range has officially become ...

Over the past 11 years, the European Space Agency’s Swarm satellite constellation has revealed that the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), a weak spot in Earth’s magnetic field over the South Atlantic ...

Residents of northern U.S. states could have the opportunity to see the northern lights tonight. Here's what to know about ...

Using 11 years of magnetic field measurements from the European Space Agency's Swarm satellite constellation, scientists have ...