A strong solar storm will probably increase northern lights in the near future Solar cycle 25 has proven to be far more powerful than researchers anticipated. This also increases the chances of catastrophic solar storms reaching the Earth.
How often do asteroids and comets hit the Earth? From shooting stars to boulders that can destroy a country — what actually happens when the Earth is struck by objects of different sizes?
Five myths about the Big Bang Where did the Big Bang happen, and what was going on around it? Two physicists take us through the most common misunderstandings of what the theory is about.
Norwegian satellite gets its orbital twin AISSat-2 is a newcomer in space that will provide even better surveillance of maritime traffic in the High North.
All existence on the edge The entire universe is unstable. Suddenly it could change all its physical game rules. That would be the definitive end of happy hour for humanity.
Prestigious prize for expanded universe In its earliest moments after the Big Bang something counterintuitive happened. In much less than the wink of an eye the entire universe underwent a monstrous growth spurt, faster than the speed of light. Three physicians are now receiving the Kavli Prize for astrophysics for conceiving of this incredible cosmic inflation.
Meteors can aid weather forecasts Tiny meteors burning as high as 90 kilometres above the Earth give scientists valuable new knowledge about the weather.
3D radar study of northern lights The atmosphere is electric high above us. Now scientists want to see the stream of particles that make up the Aurora Borealis – in 3D.
What would we do without the moon? How would it be on Earth if the Moon had never existed? Would we be in trouble if our celestial satellite were to leave us?