Our magnetosphere plays the role of gatekeeper, repelling unwanted energy that's harmful to life on Earth, trapping most of it a safe distance from Earth's surface in twin doughnut-shaped zones called ...

April is Earth Month — a time to savor the wonderful planet that gives us bright blue skies, breathtaking mountains, wide-open plains, serene river valleys and lakes, captivating forests, and an ...

After the long, honest winter we’ve had here in New England, spring is taking its time. The sea breeze is still blowing cold, crocuses and daffodils are just finding confidence to push up through cool ...

The next 10 years are poised to be the most transformative decade yet in the space industry. A 2024 World Economic Forum report forecasts that the space-related economy will grow 9% per year, reaching ...

The possibility of life on other planets is one of the biggest mysteries in science. But what would happen if we actually found it? Our scientists are preparing for this possibility by helping to ...

Happy Earth Day! This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasizing that even small, daily actions can have a large impact on protecting the environment. The first Earth Day was held in 1970, ...

Astronomers assemble! Here's your chance to help make better predictions. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A newly found ...

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