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14,000 years ago, the most powerful solar storm ever recorded hit Earth. 'This event establishes a new worst-case scenario'
By Tereza Pultarova published
Scientists have found evidence of the most powerful storm in history, which hit Earth in 14,300 years ago. It would cause mayhem in today's technology-dependent world.

Can we actually build a thriving economy on and around the moon?
By Leonard David published
Building a sustainable economy on the moon won't be easy, but we at least have some ideas about how to get started.

US Representatives worry Trump's NASA budget plan will make it harder to track dangerous asteroids
By Monisha Ravisetti published
During a House Committee on Space, Science and Technology hearing, experts discussed the state of NASA's planetary defense capabilities.

Solar storms and cyberattacks can both cause blackouts. Knowing the difference could save billions of dollars
By Tereza Pultarova published
"Space weather impacts can have the same symptoms as a cyberattack, where systems will be brought down, or lockup, or transmit erroneous information."

Perseverance Mars rover becomes 1st spacecraft to spot auroras from the surface of another world
By Mike Wall published
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover made skywatching history in March, becoming the first robot to witness auroras from the surface of another planet.

Here's why the private Athena lunar lander toppled over on the moon
By Mike Wall published
We now know why Intuitive Machine's Athena moon lander fell on its side shortly after touching down on March 6.

Venus' crust is surprisingly thin. Could this explain why it's so geologically active?
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A fresh look at Venus' geology suggests that the Venus' crust may be far thinner than once believed.

Mars Sample Return now! (op-ed)
By Bruce Jakosky, Scott Hubbard published
The White House's 2026 budget request axes NASA's long-held plan to bring Mars samples to Earth for analysis. Here's why that cancellation would be a mistake.
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