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A powerful geomagnetic storm recently compressed Earth’s outer plasma shield so dramatically that satellites found themselves ...

Solar storms and other space weather could present an existential threat to the satellite industry unless its impact can be ...

Black swan events have low probability, but very high impact.  Because the frequency, magnitude, and duration of these events are uncertain, it is difficult to plan for resilience, or calculate ...

Though it generated beautiful auroras around the world, the Gannon solar storm in 2024 was also a little dangerous.

A massive solar storm in May 2024 gave scientists an unprecedented look at how Earth’s protective plasma layer collapses ...

An ongoing geomagnetic storm cast mesmerizing streaks of pink and green light across California skies on Tuesday night. The display marked a rare California sighting of the northern lights, or aurora ...

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