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Solar activity remains elevated this week, shaped largely by one persistent sunspot region and the steady stream of solar material it has released. Measurements from the US Space Weather Prediction Center show continued flare activity and a disturbed solar wind passing Earth. None of it points to extreme geomagnetic storms,…

U.S. Coast Guard officials say they have launched a formal investigation into the sinking of a commercial fishing vessel off Gloucester, Massachusetts, that resulted in seven deaths

Arctic air will freeze Tennessee and Florida, as 230,000 households in region remain without power in area

When most of us look out at the ocean, we see a mostly flat blue surface stretching to the horizon. It’s easy to imagine the sea beneath as calm and largely static – a massive, still abyss far removed from everyday experience.

Final rule would speed process companies must go through to receive exploration licenses and commercial recovery permit applications.

A severe winter storm that brought crippling freezing rain, sleet and snow to a large part of the U.S. in late January 2026 left a mess in states from New Mexico to New England. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power across the South as ice pulled down tree branches…

Knowing the weather is a major planning benefit, but it can be easy to get lost among the numerous apps available. This guide shows the top five weather apps that we've been using over this winter.

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Maine tonight as Earth reels from a colossal CME impact.

Chances of spotting the northern lights linger into Tuesday night after a major solar storm

Earth just experienced a rare S4 solar radiation storm, the most intense since 2003 — powerful for satellites and astronauts, but harmless on the ground.

A powerful geomagnetic storm caused by an X-class solar flare and a fast-moving coronal mass ejection has disrupted Earth's magnetic field, pushing auroras far beyond their usual polar range. As scientists monitor impacts, the event highlights how solar storms, flares and CMEs affect both the night sky and modern technology.