The Sun will reach its current peak activity in 2024, which is a year earlier than previously expected, according to experts at NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). The publication Space told in more detail. According to the revised forecast, the peak of activity of the 25th solar cycle, called the “solar maximum”, will be...
The number of observed sunspots in June was the highest in nearly 21 years. This is one of the clearest signs that we are rapidly approaching the Sun's chaotic peak, known as solar maximum. It will be much more extreme than expected...
In the past few months, the number of sightings of the northern lights has increased in areas further south than usual. This will continue until 2025. The New York Times reported in more detail. The Northern Lights are most often seen in the northernmost regions of the Earth, but…
Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen sprays after the company discovered benzene, a cancer-causing chemical in some samples. Writes about this New York Post. The company said shoppers should stop using recalled products sold in stores ...
China has used its fusion reactor for the first time, taking a step forward in the development of technologies that will become a powerful and limitless source of clean energy, writes CNN. The HL-2M Tokamak reactor in Chengdu, Sichuan province is designed to use a powerful magnetic field to melt hot plasma from ...
NASA announced the beginning of a new period of increased activity of the daylight. Scientists called it “Solar Cycle 25,” writes the BBC. This is important for terrestrial electronic technology and astronauts in orbit. Humanity will face technical problems and difficulties for which we need to prepare.…
Construction of the world's first experimental thermonuclear reactor, ITER, has begun at the Cadarache research center in the south of France, 65 km from Marseille. The opening ceremony was started by President Emmanuel Macron to music from the Star Wars movie saga, writes the BBC. As Wikipedia notes, the name...
The sun is currently in a "solar minimum" period, which means that activity on its surface has dropped sharply. Scientists say it can cause frosts, earthquakes and hunger. Writes about this New York Post. Experts believe that humanity is approaching ...
September 6-8 saw the strongest surge in solar activity in the last 12 years. Astronomers have recorded the largest explosion in the solar corona in 12 years, causing a rupture larger than four Earths. A huge mass of energy can be reflected in communication systems, ...
The longest solar eclipse in history is expected on August 21 this year. It will last 1,5 hours. For the first time in four decades, residents of 14 states and six major US cities will be able to observe it. The eclipse will start at 11:45 am (New York time) at sunrise ...