Google’s idea of putting a data center in orbit sounds like the ultimate flex of cloud computing, a way to chase cooler temperatures and global coverage by leaving Earth behind. The catch is that the ...

Our magnetosphere plays the role of gatekeeper, repelling unwanted energy that's harmful to life on Earth, trapping most of it a safe distance from Earth's surface in twin doughnut-shaped zones called ...

Though it generated beautiful auroras around the world, the Gannon solar storm in 2024 was also a little dangerous. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.