During a brief but dramatic chapter in Earth's history about 41,000 years ago, the planet’s magnetic field nearly collapsed.

New research on recent solar intensity revealed connections to a 100-year solar cycle, which could lead to a continuous ...

Did ancient sunscreen and sewing needles save humanity? In a nutshell 41,000 years ago, Earth’s magnetic field weakened to ...

Space weather may intensify in the coming decades with more frequent solar flares and eruptions to batter the planet. Whilst Earth's technology, including satellites and power grids, is likely to feel ...

Scientists say tailored clothes, ochre-based sunscreen, and cave shelter helped Homo sapiens survive a magnetic shift 41,000 ...

The solar eruption set Earth's skies ablaze, with vibrant auroras visible across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

A strong geomagnetic storm unleashed by multiple magnetic eruptions on the Sun means many Americans in the Lower 48 could be ...

Residents of several Northern U.S. states could have the opportunity to see the dazzling northern lights this week. Here's ...

The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are caused by the interaction of solar wind—a stream of charged particles from the Sun—with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere. While these lights are ...

A study suggests that Homo sapiens may have benefited from the use of ochre and tailored clothing during a period of increased UV light 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamps excursion.

What Is a Geomagnetic Storm? A geomagnetic storm occurs when the Earth's magnetic field is disturbed by solar activity, such as coronal mass ejections (CMEs). These CMEs are massive expulsions of ...