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Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about the Northern Lights? Our FAQ section answers the most common questions — from what causes the aurora to when and where you can see it best. Explore science made simple, backed by real data and expert insight
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Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about the Northern Lights? Our FAQ section answers the most common questions — from what causes the aurora to when and where you can see it best. Explore science made simple, backed by real data and expert insight
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The Science Explained Simply
With the help of AI and a human touch, we turn complex science papers on aurora into clear, simple explanations — making research that once felt out of reach easy to understand.
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Volcanic Exomoon? A Strange Gas Cloud at WASP-49 b
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Decoding the Atmospheres of Two Super-Jupiters
Astronomers found water, carbon monoxide, and heavy carbon in the skies of two super-Jupiters, revealing the secrets of their birth.
Alien Auroras: Listening to Exoplanet Magnetic Shields
We cannot see an exoplanet's magnetic field, but we can listen for the brilliant radio waves broadcast by its alien auroras.
The Cosmic Tug-of-War Over Mars
Mars' electrified upper atmosphere is caught in a cosmic tug-of-war, pushed up by dust storms and slammed down by solar wind.
Jupiter’s Hidden Heat: Decoding the Giant’s Polar Auroras
Jupiter's famous stripes extend all the way to its poles, where violent solar winds trigger massive auroras that heat the planet's upper…
Reading the Weather and Spin of Beta Pictoris b
Scientists detected water, carbon monoxide, and a blistering 8.7-hour day on Beta Pictoris b using a powerful new telescope instrument.
The Planet Where Elements Vanish: Unlocking WASP-76b
On the ultra-hot Jupiter WASP-76b, extreme weather acts as a 'cold trap,' causing heavy metals like titanium to completely vanish from the…
The Alien Worlds Where Heavy Metals Float in the Sky
On Ultra-Hot Jupiters, temperatures vaporize iron into the sky, while 10,000 mph winds blow metal clouds into the dark side.
Mapping Morning and Evening on an Alien World
We can now measure the difference between morning and evening on WASP-76b, an ultra-hot gas giant where vaporized iron is blown by 20,000…
The Giant Space Whirlpools Hiding in Quiet Auroras
Auroral spirals look like small swirls from Earth, but they are actually powered by massive, active regions deep in Earth's magnetic tail.