Ochre body paint may have been a form of prehistoric sunscreen that helped early humans survive a sudden increase in ...

A new study suggests the extinction of Neanderthals nearly coincided with a shift in Earth's magnetic field that let more ...

About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by ...

NASA's EZIE (Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer) mission has taken its first measurements.

The Plasma Apocalypse Our planet's magnetic shield is deteriorating rapidly, creating a dangerous vulnerability to solar ...

The northern lights may be visible as far south as Idaho, New York and South Dakota following strong solar storm activity.

Lunar samples show evidence that solar wind could be behind the water molecules on the moon's surface, according to NASA. The results could shine a light on how water ice collects in cold traps formed ...

This magnetic field has a north and south orientation, which currently roughly aligns with Earth’s North and South poles. Those are the sites where the field is the strongest, which is why ...

The Northern Lights or aurora borealis may be visible in the U.S. this week due to a coronal hole and a "co-rotating ...

A 2D representation of Earth, such as a chart or map, can mislead us when visualizing long international routes.

Although predicting exact timings is challenging, NOAA suggests the best viewing occurs within an hour or two after midnight. To maximize your chances, head to areas with minimal light pollution. NOAA ...