Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. Deep within the Earth, spinning independently of our spinning planet, like a spinning top within a larger one, lies a solid metal ball shrouded in mystery. This inner core has been of interest to researchers… Read More »
Recently, more people around the world have been able to see the northern and southern lights with the naked eye than usual. This unusual event was triggered by a very strong solar storm that affected the movement of the Earth’s magnetic field. The Sun reaches its maximum activity point in an 11-year cycle. This means… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Colorful weather in parts of the United States, including northern and upper Midwestern states from New York to Idaho, due to a solar storm that could affect Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Colorful weather in parts of the United States, including northern and upper Midwestern states from New York to Idaho, due to a solar storm that could affect Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric… Read More »
Red and blue lines emerge from Earth’s north pole. One of the defining characteristics of the Earth is its magnetic field. It creates a protective shield against high-energy particles thrown by. Sun and thus it could be argued that it provided a safer place for life to develop into the complex array of organisms we… Read More »
Screenshot of a post taken on X on May 14, 2024 The same blue checking account, which has more than 70,000 followers, spread similar theories about extreme weather events in widely shared posts. Approximately 400 cities and towns in the state of Rio Grande do Sul were affected by heavy rains. Experts attribute the historic… Read More »
The Northern Lights recently appeared above the Castlerigg stone circle in the Lake District – Gregg Wolstenholme/Bav Media This winter will be historic for seeing the northern lights, with scientists predicting the best views of the aurora borealis in 20 years. Earlier this month, Aurora hunters were welcomed with Bonfire Night displays in Scotland and… Read More »