Space weather messes up night-time bird migration

Severe space weather events, especially in overcast conditions in autumn, hinder birds' ability to migrate at night, a new study shows.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 10, 2023 • ~9 min

Solar storms can destroy satellites with ease – a space weather expert explains the science

Space weather can affect satellites in a number of different ways, from frying electronics to increasing drag in the atmosphere.

Piyush Mehta, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, West Virginia University • conversation
March 2, 2022 • ~10 min

Why we need to get better at predicting space weather

Satellites, space stations and astronauts, aviation, GPS, power grids and more can be affected.

Rami Qahwaji, Professor of Visual Computing, University of Bradford • conversation
March 29, 2021 • ~7 min

The Sun: study shows it's less active than sibling stars – here's what that could mean

Has the Sun entered a stage of old age?

Andrew Norton, Professor of Astrophysics Education, The Open University • conversation
April 30, 2020 • ~6 min

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