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NASA's MAVEN finds first evidence of Zwan-Wolf effect deep in the atmosphere of Mars

Since its discovery in 1976, the Zwan-Wolf effect has only been found in planetary magnetospheres, never in an atmosphere.
Space Coast Daily

NASA Black Marble Maps Reveal How Artificial Light Is Reshaping Earth’s Nights

Maps can show more than just where things are—they can also show how things change. New maps of artificial light reveal a planet that has been reshaping its nights through patterns of brightening and dimming.
News.az

NASA reveals new strategy in the search for life beyond Earth

The report, known as the PESTO Search for Life Instrumentation Study, examines how scientists can better detect biological signatures on planets and

NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night

Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.

NASA's Webb Telescope Captures Dazzling New Photo of Spiral Galaxy 45 Million Light-Years Away

The galaxy, Messier 77, is known as "The Squid" due to its curling "tentacles"
Scientific American

Earth Day in the Artemis era: Can NASA’s moon missions spur a new environmental movement?

NASA launched four astronauts on a pioneering journey around the moon—the Artemis II mission. Follow our coverage here. Just 14 days ago, amid the mundanity of East Coast commutes and West Coast alarm clocks, NASA’s Artemis II mission gave humans ...

NASA satellite images show how a massive tsunami in Alaska changed the landscape forever

New satellite images are helping scientists understand a major tsunami that changed the landscape of a popular tourist destination in Alaska forever. On August 10, 2025, a tsunami larger than the Eiffel Tower ripped through Tracy Arm fjord in southeast Alaska.

NASA Releases Stunning HD Footage of Artemis II Reentry Before Earth Splashdown

NASA sends the Artemis II crew on a landmark mission beyond Earth orbit Freepix NASA has released dramatic new high-definition footage showing the final moments of the historic Artemis II mission before the crew safely returned to Earth earlier this year.