Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.
Solar storm disrupts GPS signals critical for farmers
The solar storm brought unbelievable Northern Lights to much of the U.S. this weekend – but also some serious technical problems that will likely affect farmers’ crops this season.
The solar storm brought unbelievable Northern Lights to much of the U.S. this weekend – but also some serious technical problems that will likely affect farmers’ crops this season.
How to see Northern Lights in Georgia tonight
North Georgia is preparing and planning for another celestial show of Northern Lights late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
North Georgia is preparing and planning for another celestial show of Northern Lights late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
Boeing Starliner launch: When is the next launch attempt?
NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test is now targeting no earlier than 6:16 p.m. EDT Friday, May 17, to send the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station if the technical issue that prevented the launch attempt on Monday is fixed.
NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test is now targeting no earlier than 6:16 p.m. EDT Friday, May 17, to send the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station if the technical issue that prevented the launch attempt on Monday is fixed.
Northern Lights visible as far south as Florida, geomagnetic storm to continue
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
How to record the Northern Lights above US skies in real-time
If you're hoping to catch the elusive Green Lady dancing across the U.S. night skies this weekend, here are some tips from the experts.
If you're hoping to catch the elusive Green Lady dancing across the U.S. night skies this weekend, here are some tips from the experts.
Solar flare could disrupt communications, produce northern lights
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Southern California
A SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 late Thursday night.
A SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 late Thursday night.
'Severe' solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama Friday night
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.
Reconstructed face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed
The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Boeing Starliner launch delayed again after being scrubbed 2 hours before liftoff
Boeing and NASA teams were working toward sending a new spacecraft with two astronauts to the International Space Station on Monday. However, that launch will be delayed yet again after being scrubbed two hours before liftoff.
Boeing and NASA teams were working toward sending a new spacecraft with two astronauts to the International Space Station on Monday. However, that launch will be delayed yet again after being scrubbed two hours before liftoff.
Animal shelter tells pets' stories of survival after tornado outbreak
Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.
Harrowing stories of survival are coming out of Nebraska after multiple EF-3 tornadoes ripped apart homes and separated pets from their families.
WATCH: Whale beached in Delaware
A whale is reportedly beached along the coast in Delaware.
A whale is reportedly beached along the coast in Delaware.
Boeing Starliner ready to launch NASA astronauts after years of delays
Here's everything you need to know about Boeing's first astronaut launch for NASA.
Here's everything you need to know about Boeing's first astronaut launch for NASA.
Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
Student reporters can win a free trip to Florida with SpaceKids Press Squad Competition
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.