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Geomagnetic storm named to honor space weather scientist who died suddenly in 2024

Scientists took the initiative to name Storm Gannon after a space weather scientist who died in 2024. This was the storm that sparked beautiful auroras across the globe that same year.

Space · May 20, 2025

Can Solar Flares Cause Blackouts? NASA Warns Of Power Outage Around The World - What We Know

According to reports, the recent X2.7-class solar flare—the most intense type—was recorded early Wednesday.

International Business Times UK · May 20, 2025

Scientists reveal research that could change theories about life on Mars

The cause of one of the planet’s most iconic features remains a disputed topic

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

The moon reaches its half-lit final quarter phase this week: Here's what to expect

Time for a trip to Tycho Crater.

Space · May 19, 2025

Space tourism’s growth blurs the line between scientific and symbolic achievement – a tourism scholar explains how

On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin launched six women – Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyễn, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sánchez – on a suborbital journey to the edge of space.

The Conversation · May 19, 2025

In what order did the planets in our solar system form?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].

The Conversation · May 19, 2025

Nasa warns of huge solar flares causing blackouts on Earth

The Sun’s most active region is turning to face Earth, bringing spectacular auroras and occasional blackouts

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

All about the abandoned Apollo capsule in 'The Last of Us' (Season 2, Episode 6)

Whether you are a fan of space exploration history or of the game on which the series is based, "The Last of Us" has just delivered a real blast from the past.

Space · May 19, 2025

Not-so-clean rooms: Scientists discover 26 new microbe species in NASA spacecraft facility

Scientists have discovered 26 previously unknown bacterial species in the clean rooms that were used to prep NASA's Phoenix Mars lander for its 2007 launch.

Space · May 18, 2025

NASA celebrated this employee's story of resilience, then tried to scrub it from the internet. Then fired her.

"It feels like everything that I worked for has been taken down little by little."

LiveScience · May 18, 2025