Scientific American

Sonic booms can protect Earth from dangerous space junk

By mapping areas where seismometers in southern California detected sonic booms, researchers at Johns Hopkins University and ...
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Earth hit by biggest 'solar radiation storm' in 23 years, triggering Northern Lights as far as Southern California

Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm Monday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and ...
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Ethereal ice structures swirl alongside Chicago during extreme cold snap fueled by polar vortex — Earth from space

A 2025 satellite image shows a series of ghostly ice swirls sculpted on the surface of Lake Michigan by strong winds during ...
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Satellite sees snowy Greenland peaks from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 14, 2026

Greenland's mountains greatly affect local climate patterns.

Astronauts head home early after medical issue

Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. EST, closing out a 167-day stay in space ...
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Humans arguing seems 'silly' when you look at Earth from space: Sunita Williams

New Delhi: Astronaut Sunita Williams said space travel has changed her perspective towards life in general, and the idea of ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Weak Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Growing, but Scientists Say Not to Worry. Here’s a Look at What Shields Us From Space Weather

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t pose a threat to life Earth’s magnetic field surrounds the planet, with ...