When the sun bursts onto the surface, scientists watch closely to see if the impact of solar particles heads toward Earth and could disable our technology. Now a new satellite will enable unprecedented, 24-hour observations of our host star, allowing earlier detection, better predictions and advanced warnings of solar storms heading toward Earth. The National … Read more
Garmin has launched its new top-end GPS cycling computer, the Edge 1050, which is said to have an improved display, built-in speaker, improved group ride features and the ability to make contactless payments. However, it has a shorter battery life compared to the Edge 1040 and does not offer a solar edition. Rumors have been … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Jupiter’s iconic Great Red Spot is a massive storm that has been swirling in the atmosphere of the largest planet in the solar system for years. But astronomers have debated how old the … Read more
Europe has clocked a record number of hours of negative energy prices this year due to a mismatch between supply and demand as solar power generation soars, potentially helping to shift investment towards much-needed storage solutions. Wholesale energy markets in most of Europe’s major economies showed zero or negative prices for a record number of … Read more
The sun fired a volley of radiation bursts in May. When they collided with Earth’s magnetic bubble, the world was treated to iridescent displays of the Northern and Southern Lights. But our planet wasn’t the only one in the sun’s line of fire. A few days after Earth’s light show, a new series of bursts … Read more
NASA is about to launch the GOES-U satellite, the latest addition to the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) series, which will improve weather monitoring for Earth and space. This mission, scheduled for June 25, 2024, aims to provide crucial data for weather forecasting and monitoring of solar activity. The significance of NASA’s GOES-U launch The … Read more
THE SAME sunspot that produced Earth’s most spectacular display of solar energy in decades has created another record-breaking storm on Mars. A fascinating video taken by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft shows an X12 solar flare – the strongest type – kicking up debris across the Red Planet’s arid landscape on May 20. Video taken by … Read more
Science and exploration 18/06/2024 1195 views 16 holds The hyperactive sunspot region responsible for the beautiful aurorae earlier in May was still very much alive as it moved out of Earth’s field of view. Looking from the far side of the sun, the ESA-led Solar Orbiter mission discovered the same region that produced the largest … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Petrology and composition of dark clasts from CR NWA 14250. Backscattered electron (BSE) images of (A) a large chondrule-containing clast and (B) a smaller clast without chondrules. (C) Average laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer analyzes of the dark clast … Read more
Are you preparing for the “eclipse of the century”? As soon as something becomes known the historic total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027you can be sure that thousands of eclipse chasers will be planning a trip to the path of totality. Perhaps the biggest attraction of this monument solar eclipse is the length of … Read more