Normal gases, like the air you breathe on Earth, are made up of atoms bouncing around. Atoms consist of a positively charged bundle of particles called the nucleus and negatively charged particles ...

Solar storms can have a devastating effect on earth's power and communication grids, and the trio of missions may help to ...

Every year, our planet makes one full trip around the Sun. And while that means we’re already moving at breakneck speeds, we’re about to ramp that speed up. Like, way up! Let’s turn Earth into a ...

Those space tornadoes can still harm Earth’s electrical grids and digital systems. Recently, researchers including UM climate ...

The sun is in its most active phase—solar summer—causing auroras and posing real risks to satellites, GPS, and power systems on Earth.

The Sun's activity is rising again after decades of decline, surprising scientists and raising concerns about space weather.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A striking S-shape structure, up to 10 times wider than Earth, emerged on the sun's surface ...

NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have launched three new missions to enhance our understanding of ...

Comets SWAN and Lemmon will both swing by Earth and appear bright in the sky near the end of October. Here’s how to see them.

While the Gulf Coast deals with rough, dangerous seas, the Atlantic Coast's King Tides produce coastal flooding that is ...

Earth moves 2 million miles closer to the sun from summer to winter, yet temperatures drop 40+ degrees. The answer lies in Earth's tilt.