During a brief but dramatic chapter in Earth's history about 41,000 years ago, the planet’s magnetic field nearly collapsed.

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Efforts by Community District 7 to convert streetlights to solar hit a bump in the road Thursday when supervisors rejected all five contractor bids.

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Scientists know of over a dozen planets that orbit twin stars like the fictional “Star Wars” desert planet Tatooine.

The northern lights are gearing up for an encore. Here's which states can catch another glimpse of the colorful light display ...

A geomagnetic storm unleashed by the sun on Sunday could create colorful auroral displays over parts of the United States ...

A study suggests that Homo sapiens may have benefited from the use of ochre and tailored clothing during a period of increased UV light 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamps excursion.

The northern lights are gearing up for an encore. Here's which states can catch another glimpse of the colorful light display ...

A strong geomagnetic storm means the Northern Lights could be visible north of Chicago near the Illinois-Wisconsin border and ...

Meteorologist Taylor Stephenson explains the astronomy and meteorology behind the formation of the Northern Lights.