Visualization of regions of electromagnetic wave-plasma interactions surrounding the Earth
Phys.org - Tue 5 Feb 19Researchers have investigated wave-particle interactions between energetic electrons and chorus waves evolving in the space surrounding the Earth using the scientific satellite Arase and, simultaneously, ...
Visualization of regions of electromagnetic wave-plasma interactions surrounding the Earth, Eurekalert - Mon 4 Feb 19Ancient crystals offer evidence of the start of Earth's core solidifying
Phys.org - Tue 29 Jan 19A quartet of researchers from the University of Rochester and the University of California has found evidence of the starting period for the solidification of Earth's core. In their paper published ...
Earth’s core may have hardened just in time to save its magnetic field
ScienceNews - Mon 28 Jan 19Earth’s inner core began to solidify about 565 million years ago — just in time to prevent the collapse of the planet’s magnetic field, a study finds.
The Polar Vortex As Seen From Space
Geek.com - Thu 31 Jan 19While folks in the Midwest and Northern Plains pull on yet another blanket, NASA is keeping an eye on the country from its orbiting satellites. You’ve probably heard by now that a polar ...
Here's Why the Polar Vortex Always Hits the Midwest
Livescience - Wed 30 Jan 19The middle of the country is basically a big cold-air funnel.
Earth’s magnetic field nearly died during critical transition
Ars Technica - Wed 30 Jan 19Late formation of the inner core might have revived magnetic field.
Earth's lucky escape 565 million years ago: Study finds planet's core was 'on the verge of collapse'
Daily Mail - Tue 29 Jan 19Rochester researchers say earth was saved by the planet's core solidifying, recharging Earth's magnetic field when it was at its weakest point.
Earth’s inner core became solid just in time to save the planet
ZME Science - Mon 28 Jan 19Drama, suspense, plot twists -- science has it all!
Minnesota Climate Change Believers in Full Damage Control Mode
Watts Up With That? - Sun 3 Feb 19Guest essay by Eric Worrall As the reality of the USA’s brutal “global warming” induced winter bites, Minnesotan climate scientists are keen to reassure us they are still in ...
Climate change and the polar vortex to blame for unpredictable weather
Inhabitat - Fri 1 Feb 19Americans in the upper Midwest have been dealing with brutally cold temperatures as low as 35 degrees (Fahrenheit) below zero and wind chills near 60 below this week. At the same time, the ...
Watch the Polar Vortex engulf Chicago in this chillingly beautiful viz
Fastcompany Tech - Wed 30 Jan 19This helpful graphic from the New York Times explains how the Midwest got so cold. Outside in Chicago right now, the air feels like floating ice. Water freezes in midair before it hits the ground. ...