Earth’s magnetic field flipped wildly 565 million years ago and life changed forever
Long before life thrived in Earth’s oceans, the planet’s magnetic field became disorganized. Deep within the ancient rocks…
Earth’s magnetic field is shifting — and satellites are feeling it
More than a decade of satellite monitoring has mapped Earth’s magnetic field as it subtly altered between 2014…
Six Ways Supercomputing Advances Our Understanding of the Universe
At NASA, high-end computing is essential for many agency missions. This technology helps us advance our understanding of…
Last night’s harvest moon made for stunning photos. When is the next supermoon?
If you noticed the Moon seemed a little bit bigger and brighter last night, you are not alone.…
How a planetary crash with Theia brought water and life to Earth
About 4.6 billion years ago, the Solar System formed from a cloud of dust and gas collapsing in…
Earth is getting darker and it’s changing the planet’s climate balance
For nearly twenty years, satellites have quietly gauged the flow of sunlight and heat through the Earth’s atmosphere.…
Scientists Crack the Billion-Year-Old Mystery of the Magnetic Field
A view of the Earth’s interior around 1 billion years ago: Tangled magnetic field lines inside the core…
NASA, NOAA Launch Three Spacecraft to Map Sun’s Influence Across Space
Lee este comunicado de prensa en español aquÃ. NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched three…
NASA’s GUARDIAN Tsunami Detection Tech Catches Wave in Real Time
A massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami off Russia in late July tested an experimental detection system that had…
Scientists Discover Mysterious Freshwater Reservoir Beneath the Ocean Floor. How Did It Get There?
Co-chief scientists Brandon Dugan of the Colorado School of Mines and Rebecca Robinson of the University of Rhode…
Biological ‘moonshot’ accelerates efforts to genetically map life on Earth
Image: Shutterstock From the mighty blue whale to the humble baker’s yeast, scientists have barely begun to understand…
Scientists tap ‘secret’ fresh water under ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world
ABOARD LIFTBOAT ROBERT, North Atlantic — Deep in Earth’s past, an icy landscape became a seascape as the…