Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?

Could another 'Carrington Event' solar storm happen?

A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.

A potent solar storm prompted the first severe geomagnetic storm watch in nearly two decades in the U.S., dazzling observers with vivid Northern Lights as far south as Florida, while raising concerns about potential disruptions to communication and GPS systems.

Solar storm disrupts GPS signals critical for farmers

Solar storm disrupts GPS signals critical for farmers

The solar storm brought unbelievable Northern Lights to much of the U.S. this weekend – but also some serious technical problems that will likely affect farmers’ crops this season.

The solar storm brought unbelievable Northern Lights to much of the U.S. this weekend – but also some serious technical problems that will likely affect farmers’ crops this season.

Northern Lights: Could Florida see another spectacular show on Sunday?

Northern Lights: Could Florida see another spectacular show on Sunday?

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center reported Saturday afternoon that another series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) was expected to arrive at Earth on Saturday, producing severe-to-extreme geomagnetic storms.

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center reported Saturday afternoon that another series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) was expected to arrive at Earth on Saturday, producing severe-to-extreme geomagnetic storms.

15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes in Maine

15 million bees contained after bee-laden truck crashes in Maine

A tractor-trailer carrying 15 million honey bees to pollinate blueberry fields overturned on a Maine highway, leading to emergency responses focused on bee containment and safety, with several responders, including the Fire Chief, getting stung multiple times.

A tractor-trailer carrying 15 million honey bees to pollinate blueberry fields overturned on a Maine highway, leading to emergency responses focused on bee containment and safety, with several responders, including the Fire Chief, getting stung multiple times.

Boeing Starliner launch: When is the next launch attempt?

Boeing Starliner launch: When is the next launch attempt?

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test is now targeting no earlier than 6:16 p.m. EDT Friday, May 17, to send the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station if the technical issue that prevented the launch attempt on Monday is fixed.

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test is now targeting no earlier than 6:16 p.m. EDT Friday, May 17, to send the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station if the technical issue that prevented the launch attempt on Monday is fixed.

See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth

See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth

An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.

An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.

How to record the Northern Lights above US skies in real-time

How to record the Northern Lights above US skies in real-time

If you're hoping to catch the elusive Green Lady dancing across the U.S. night skies this weekend, here are some tips from the experts.

If you're hoping to catch the elusive Green Lady dancing across the U.S. night skies this weekend, here are some tips from the experts.

Solar flare could disrupt communications, produce northern lights

Solar flare could disrupt communications, produce northern lights

Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.

Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.

'Severe' solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama Friday night

'Severe' solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama Friday night

NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.

NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.

World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland

World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland

The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.

The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.

Alligator holds up traffic at busy Orlando intersection: 'Only in Florida'

Alligator holds up traffic at busy Orlando intersection: 'Only in Florida'

An alligator made its way onto a busy road in Orlando and wedged itself underneath a police patrol vehicle near a 408 on-ramp on Thursday morning.

An alligator made its way onto a busy road in Orlando and wedged itself underneath a police patrol vehicle near a 408 on-ramp on Thursday morning.

New ship will carry ULA's Vulcan rocket from factory to Florida launch sites

New ship will carry ULA's Vulcan rocket from factory to Florida launch sites

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is ramping up its launch capabilities with the construction of a new rocket transportation ship that'll transport its Vulcan rockets from the factory in Alabama to launch sites, including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is ramping up its launch capabilities with the construction of a new rocket transportation ship that'll transport its Vulcan rockets from the factory in Alabama to launch sites, including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says

Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.