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NASA prepares for intense sun storms on Mars during 'solar maximum'
By Samantha Mathewson published
As the sun reaches solar maximum, Mars spacecraft are preparing to study the effects of increased radiation bombardment and how solar storms may impact future crewed missions to the Red Planet.
A Switzerland-size hole opened in Antarctica's sea ice in 2016-17. Now we know why
By Stefanie Waldek published
During the winters of 2016 and 2017, a hole the size of Switzerland opened in the middle of Antarctica's sea ice. And scientists just figured out how it came to be.
Solar maximum: What is it and when will it occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference Want to know more about solar maximum and how it affects us? Read our complete guide on what solar maximum is and when it might occur.
Yellowstone Lake's weird resistance to climate change could be about to crack
By Ben Turner published
Yellowstone's lake's ice cover has remained unaffected by increasing temperatures due to increased snowfall. But this could make it vulnerable to a sudden shift.
Sun unleashes near X-class solar flare: M9.5 eruption sparks radio blackouts across the Pacific (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Explore the impact of a near X-class solar flare, registering M9.5, as it disrupts radio signals across the Pacific. The eruption was sunspot AR3654's most powerful yet.
Asteroid Ryugu holds secrets of our solar system's past, present and future
By Robert Lea published
Samples of asteroid Ryugu, collected by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, have revealed the impact solar winds and tiny space rocks have had on the asteroid itself.
What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2024
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.
China unveils video of its moon base plans, which weirdly includes a NASA space shuttle
By Andrew Jones published
A video outlining China's moon base plans depicts a wide number of concepts, including surface sample return operations, a lander and rover, and supporting orbital satellites.
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