Electrons in solar materials can be launched across molecules almost as fast as nature allows, thanks to tiny atomic vibrations acting like a “molecular catapult.” In experiments lasting just 18 ...
Most space missions rely on chemical rockets for propulsion. Rockets must carry fuel, which increases spacecraft mass and limits their speed and travel distance. For decades, researchers have explored ...
The solar superstorm emanated from an active sunspot region called AR3664. Clusters of sunspots like this one are notorious for producing explosive solar phenomena, such as solar flares (sudden bursts ...
Astronomers produce the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and planets are formed.
This false-color image of south-central Morocco was taken by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission and released on the European Space Agency website on Feb 20, 2026.
What happens when a solar superstorm hits Mars? Thanks to the European Space Agency's Mars orbiters, we now know: glitching ...