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Could we blast space debris out of harm's way with ion beams?

A new space debris removal project, ALBATOR, plans to tackle the growing debris problem in orbit.

Space · Oct 26, 2025

'Near stationary' Tropical Storm Melissa is moving slower than a person walking — and it may bring deadly flash floods to the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Melissa is moving at a snail's pace but will intensify rapidly over the weekend as it feeds off near-record-warm water temperatures in the Caribbean Sea, forecasters say.

LiveScience · Oct 24, 2025

2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation

In early June 2023, the coral reefs in the lower Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas were stunning. We were in diving gear, checking up on hundreds of corals we had transplanted as part of our experiments. The corals’ classic orange-brown colors showed they were thriving.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives

Hurricanes are America’s most destructive natural hazards, causing more deaths and property damage than any other type of disaster. Since 1980, these powerful tropical storms have done more than US$1.5 trillion in damage and killed more than 7,000 people.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2025

MTG names her one positive to come from the shutdown: the end to ‘taxpayer-funded weather modification’ that isn’t really happening

Federal officials have said U.S. government is not involved in large-scale outdoor weather modification experiments

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025

Aurora Borealis Geomagnetic Storm: What It Is and How It Quietly Affects Power Grids, GPS, and Satellites

Aurora Borealis geomagnetic storm sparks rare light shows while posing hidden risks to power grids, GPS signals, and satellites, experts warn.

International Business Times UK · Oct 17, 2025

NOAA just released its holiday weather forecast – here’s how it looks in your neighborhood

Those dreaming of a white Christmas may be in for a shock

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Northern lights may be visible in 15 US states tonight

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Iowa as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted for tonight.

Space · Oct 16, 2025

Northern Lights: How to see stunning auroras after series of solar storms this week

Four coronal mass ejections are set to hit Earth between 15 and 17 October

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Aurora alert! Several coronal mass ejections are racing toward Earth and could spark impressive northern lights this week

Scientists say a train of CMEs could impact Earth's magnetic field Oct. 15–17, bringing a chance of northern lights across northern North America.

Space · Oct 14, 2025