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Scientists propose spraying chemicals into Earth's magnetic field to protect us from powerful solar storms

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Scientists have proposed a spacecraft-based system to actively strengthen Earth's magnetic shield and reduce the impact of powerful solar storms.

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A large volcano stands out on the coastline nearby a body of water, as seen from above.

Astronaut spots Mount Vesuvius from space | Space photo of the day for June 8, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published

"From orbit, volcanoes are some of the most beautiful natural sights."

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A variety of colors ranging from bright yellow to purple in blocks overlaid on top of a map of South Africa.

A rainbow patchwork quilt shows agriculture from space | Space photo of the day for June 4, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published

A rainbow blanket of patchwork colors sprawls across South Africa in this new composite image created using data from NASA's latest Earth-observing mission.

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a satellite image of the united states east coast shows a swirling storm just off the coast of florida

The 2026 hurricane season has begun. Will this year be calmer?

By Meredith Garofalo published

Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a below-normal number of named storms in the upcoming 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

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a map of europe colored in reds and yellows

Record-breaking Europe heat wave from space | Space photo of the day for May 29, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published

Even the satellites are seeing red.

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Closely spaced volcanic plumes, surrounded by clouds, stream from a growing underwater volcanic platform in this natural-color image captured by the OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 9 on May 11, 2026, three days after the eruption began.

Satellites imaged an underwater volcano erupting — but scientists have no idea what's actually happening on the seafloor

By Stefanie Waldek published

Satellites captured footage of an underwater volcano eruption in a part of the sea that remains largely a mystery.

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the top portion of the image is black followed by a bright red and orange band of color which blends into an ombre of blue into black at the bottom of the image.

Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 25, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published

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an illustration of earth at night. the planet is mostly black and in shadow, revealing patterns of dots of light tracing the outlines of continents

NASA satellite images uncover dramatic changes in Earth's nighttime lights

By Samantha Mathewson published

Using nearly a decade of satellite observations, NASA's Black Marble project reveals a constantly shifting portrait of human nighttime activity visible from space.

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An aerial image of snowy mountains and blueish-greenish water.

An astronaut's view of Argentina's snow-capped mountains | Space photo of the day for May 20, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published

Earth is so beautiful from afar.

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A white, snowy artic landscape has large swirling patterns with small holes or gaps at their center with what appears to be dark water underneath.

Mesmerizing vortexes swirl near an Antarctic volcano | Space photo of the day for May 12, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published

The arctic winds have created something truly stunning.

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