A massive solar storm in May 2024 gave scientists an unprecedented look at how Earth’s protective plasma layer collapses ...
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Two enormous structures that sit at the border between the Earth's mantle and its core have puzzled scientists for decades.
Deep beneath Earth’s surface, two enigmatic giant blobs have puzzled scientists for decades. Now, new research offers fresh ...
A new study reveals surprising clues about the beginnings of subduction on Earth. The Hadean Eon, which lasted from 4.6 to ...
On November 20, 2025, Earth was struck by a rare and subtle solar storm, first detected by scientists at NOAA (National ...
As this month's string of powerful X-class solar flares sparked brilliant auroras that lit up skies across an unusually wide swath of the globe—from northern Europe to Florida—researchers at NJIT's ...
Scientists discovered that deep earthquake faults can heal far faster than expected, sometimes within hours. Slow slip events ...