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Scientists from China and Europe just launched their first satellite together, proving that collaboration can thrive even when governments disagree. The SMILE mission will study how Earth's magnetic shield protects us from solar winds.
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University have developed ultra-thin solar cells that can turn building windows into power generators while staying transparent. The breakthrough could transform city skyscrapers into clean energy producers.
NASA needs your help studying a massive shock wave that protects Earth from solar wind, and no science degree required. The new Shock Detectives project lets anyone analyze real space data that could help protect our GPS, communications, and power grids.
A groundbreaking space mission between China and Europe just launched successfully, marking a new era of international cooperation that will help protect Earth from dangerous space weather. The SMILE satellite will give scientists their first panoramic view of how solar winds interact with our planet's magnetic shield.
A powerful surge of solar wind racing toward Earth could light up the night sky with auroras visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight and tomorrow. Sky watchers across the northern U.S. have a rare chance to catch nature's most dazzling light show right in their backyard.
A groundbreaking spacecraft just revealed that solar wind near the sun's surface moves up to four times faster than scientists thought possible. The discovery could help us better predict space weather that affects Earth.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the Sun than any spacecraft in history, capturing the first real-time data on how solar wind forms. The breakthrough could help us predict space weather that affects satellites, communications, and life on Earth.
Researchers created flexible solar panels you can actually see through, available in different colors, that could turn any building window into clean energy. The breakthrough combines durability with beauty, surviving over a year of testing.
A spectacular natural light show is coming to the northern United States this weekend, giving millions a chance to witness the aurora borealis without traveling to the Arctic. Solar winds from the sun are creating perfect conditions for viewing Saturday and Sunday nights.