A detailed analysis of the measurements of five different satellites has revealed the existence of warm cloak of plasma around Earth. This newfound feature is part of the magnetosphere, a shield of magnetic fields and electrically charged particles that surround and protect Earth from the onslaught of the solar wind. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Beautiful animation directed by Robert Hodgin, creative director at Boston-based The Barbarian Group. Audio by Trentemoller. picked by shredtone 3 years ago

The Earth's protective magnetosphere has two large holes that are letting in disruptive solar winds, scientists said. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

The planet Mercury's magnetic field appears to be strong enough to fend off the harsh solar wind from most of its surface, according to data gathered in part by a University of Michigan instrument onboard NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Ever wonder how they know where they are going after being released hundreds of miles away? Read on... picked by Browntrout 3 years ago

AS WELL as safeguarding our atmosphere, the Earth's protective shield may be stealing some of it on the sly. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

New discoveries about magnetic field lines and the first-ever direct observation of their reconnection in space are offering hope that scientists will learn how to unlock fusion power as an energy source in the future. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

In "Star Trek," a deflector shield surrounded the Starship Enterprise, and radiation bounced off it. Now tests show it's possible to create a real deflector shield that would have the same effect. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago