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Impact of NASA’s GDC Measurements on Predicting Earth’s Upper Atmosphere

by Astrid Maute 14 August 202414 August 2024

A new study finds that assimilating observations of the ionosphere and thermosphere reduces the error in model predictions more than modeling either one individually.

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Scientists Captured the First Glimpse of a Rare Polar Aurora

Javier Barbuzano, Science Writer by Javier Barbuzano 8 August 20248 August 2024

After a decade-long search, scientists captured a type of elusive aurora on camera.

Aurora australis (aurora over the Southern Hemisphere) seen from space
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Space Hurricanes Swirl in the Southern Hemisphere, Mostly in Summer

by Rebecca Dzombak 31 July 202428 August 2024

Previous studies of the recently discovered space weather feature focused on the Northern Hemisphere. Dozens hit the Southern Hemisphere each year, new research shows.

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Tanja Amerstorfer: Forecasting Space Weather

by Elise Cutts 25 July 202425 July 2024

The deputy head of the Austrian Space Weather Office built a supportive network.

Two rectangular CubeSats shortly after being ejected from a satellite deployer. Earth’s horizon is in the background.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Tiny Satellites Can Provide Significant Information About Space

by Rebecca Owen 10 May 202410 May 2024

Students and faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder use CubeSats to learn more about the near-Earth environment.

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Foundations in Hazards and Disasters for Undergraduate Students

by Bethany D. Hinga 22 April 202423 April 2024

A new textbook for undergraduates explores different types of natural hazards and disasters through foundational scientific knowledge, engaging case studies, and mitigation strategies.

Simulation of an Alfvén wave in a dipole magnetic field.
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Exploring Alfvén Waves Across Space—and Disciplines

by Andreas Keiling 26 March 202425 March 2024

A new book presents an interdisciplinary review of Alfvén wave research, sharing the latest insights from the solar, planetary, and terrestrial sciences.

Wide-angle view showing green, ribbon-like aurorae as well as glowing blue, purple, and white cloud-shaped features in the night sky.
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Ionospheric Fireworks Illuminate Auroral Science

by Tima Sergienko, Yoshihiro Yokoyama, Urban Brändström, Masatoshi Yamauchi and Anders Tjulin 28 February 202428 February 2024

A sounding rocket experiment set off a spectacular nighttime light show over Scandinavia as it produced new insights into ionospheric behavior near an aurora.

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The Twists and Turns of Helicity Studies

by Kirill Kuzanyan, Nobumitsu Yokoi, Manolis K. Georgoulis and Rodion Stepanov 15 February 202414 February 2024

A new book explores the fundamental role that helicities play in different astrophysical and geophysical phenomena and presents perspectives from various scientific disciplines that study them.

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Solar Storms May Scramble Signals for Migratory Birds

by J. Besl 13 November 202313 November 2023

Birds use Earth’s magnetic field to migrate, but severe space weather may interfere with navigation and reduce the number of birds in the sky.

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