The article discusses the impact of solar storms on planet Earth. Topics include coronal mass ejections (CME), which are massive releases of energy from the Sun's magnetic field, the impact of CMEs' charged particles on E...
A new model improves understanding of how solar wind particles escape and accelerate, offering better predictions of solar storms and their impact on space weather. Credit: NASA/SDO/AIA/Goddard Space Flight Center The sun’s solar wind, made of charged particles, interacts with powerful eruptions,...
Devastating floods are becoming more and more common around the world. The warming climate is leading to heavier rainfall, but could the way that cities are growing be making things worse? Could we design cities in a different way to reduce the risk of flooding? 毁灭性的洪水在世界各地变得越来...
Even if the solar maximum peak has passed (it may have but we wouldn't know yet), 2025 will still be within the extended period of heightened solar activity around solar maximum. While exact levels of solar activity cannot be predicted, high sunspot numbers are anticipated, along with a...
Here are common ways tornadoes can cause destruction: Roof and Structural Damage One of the most common and severe outcomes of a tornado is roof and structural damage. Strong winds can rip shingles off roofs, tear siding from walls, and even collapse entire sections of a building. Flying ...
A number of spacecraft arestaring directly into the sun. And for good reason. Space agencies, scientists, and nations want to better understand our stormysun, a glowing sphere of gas that'scapable of energetic explosionsfrom its surface. A common such event is a solar flare, which is an ...
These planetary auroras help scientists study space weather across the solar system and better understand how magnetic fields and solar activity interact on different worlds. Common northern lights questions answered by an aurora scientist We asked Dr. Elizabeth MacDonald a few frequently asked questions...
Solar Battery Options So, what are the options when it comes to solar batteries? The most common batteries on the market today are the Tesla Powerwall, LG Chem, and Sonnen. Check out our individual articles for deeper dives on each of these products. Homeowners can also purchase multiple batt...
In addition to the valuable items found on solar farms, assets more commonly found in private, residential solar power setups such as inverters, converters, and solar batteries, have also been targeted. Finally, while less common than theft, solar customers, companies, and investors may...
Vortices are a common phenomenon. After all, you see them in tubs and sinks all the time. Small dust devils sometimes form when winds flow over hot deserts, and wildfires can also produce climbing vortices of flame and ash called fire whirls. Scientists have even observed dust devils on Mar...