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Strong New Year's Eve geomagnetic storm could trigger displays of northern lights across US
After a bevy of solar activity, the Earth will begin the new year with geomagnetic storms and possible displays of Aurora lights as far south as the Midwest.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survives historic closest-ever flyby to sun
Icarus has nothing on NASA.
Christmas Day aurora borealis could light up parts of the US
A massive solar flare this week may prompt a Northern Lights display on Dec. 25.
History-making NASA probe flies closer to the sun than ever before — and breaks speed record
The Parker Solar Probe passed within just 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface — seven times closer to the burning ball of gas than any other mission has gotten.
NASA probe to make Christmas Eve trip to sun's surface: 'Uncharted territory'
Christmas will be warm and bright for one NASA mission this year.
Blast of energy from the sun triggers ongoing geomagnetic storm
An ongoing Geomagnetic Storm Warning was extended through Tuesday after a blast of energetic particles from the Sun reached Earth.
Geomagnetic storm descends on US with chance of northern lights sighting Monday night
The holidays are lighting up already.
Gen Z embraces 'glowbirding' and jet to warmer climates to work remotely: 'We’re all about mental wellness’
'Snowbirding' is for Grandma and Grandpa. 'Glowbirding' is from glamorous members of Gen Z.
Most anticipated comet of the year to make its closest approach to Earth this weekend
A once-in-80,000-year sight will make its closest approach to Earth this weekend before heading into the vast abyss of outer space.
'Severe' geomagnetic storm to hit Earth today — here's what could happen
The New York City Office of Emergency Management also advised that the storm could bring on some local headaches, too.
'Quite pleasing' northern lights will dazzle US amid solar flares — here's how and when to see them
Brace yourselves for a northern light show of potentially epic proportions.
'Strongest of its kind' flare may cause blackouts, massive solar storm on Earth
Earth is bracing for blackouts after the sun unleashed a massive X-class solar flare — the most powerful it can generate — Tuesday evening.
7-year-old girl with rare disease forced to hide from sun, cover every inch of skin: 'Complete gut punch'
“She makes it well known to us that she hates the disease. … She wants to be normal, and she wants to go outside and play like the other kids,”...
I'm a neuroscientist — here are 4 easy ways to increase your thinking abilities
Most of our 100 billion brain cells were created before birth — the brain can still produce new cells, called neurons, as we age.
How to view Tuesday's lunar eclipse, supermoon, blood moon trifecta
It's a cosmic trifecta: This month's harvest moon will be coinciding with a supermoon, a blood moon and a partial lunar eclipse.
Average American starts caring about their skin at this age
Americans only start taking their sun-related skincare seriously at age 26, according to new research.
Mysterious phenomenon causes 7 'suns' to flare in the sky in wild optical illusion
Call these the magnificent seven.
Acne sufferers swear by 'insane' cure — the 'sunburning' trend: 'Sorry mom, it's the only way'
Does zit really do the trick?
Astrophotographer captures jaw-dropping view of 236,000 mile-high wall of Sun plasma
An astrophotographer has captured a jaw-dropping 236,000 mile-high wall of Sun plasma.