What began with tragedy ended in triumph. This is the untold story of the European Space Agency's pioneering 25-year Cluster ...

One of my favorite things about science is how a very simple question can lead you down a rabbit hole. Here’s one for you: What color is the sun? Most people, I’d wager, would say yellow. You probably ...

When the sun reaches its period of peak activity, known as solar maximum, our star's magentic field will suddenly reverse. But why does it happen, and will it impact Earth? When you purchase through ...

The sun may seem like a giant fireball, but is it really on fire? Let's first talk about what fire is. According to the National Fire Protection Association, you need three things for a fire to happen ...

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory photographed a face-like pattern on the Sun, creating a perfectly timed Halloween image.

The reversal could actually have a beneficial effect on Earth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The sun is on the verge of a ...