Scientists Observe Electrical Discharges on Trees under Thunderstorms
Most people know about lightning and the havoc it wreaks on forests. They do not know about the…
Magnetic Avalanches Ignite Solar Flares, New Solar Orbiter Observations Reveal
New high-resolution observations by ESA’s Solar Orbiter mission show that solar flares are driven by cascading magnetic reconnection…
A Satellite Accidentally Captured This Extremely Cool Photo of the Moon
A coronagraph captured this sublime image of the Moon crossing the Sun’s path. Studying the Sun is crucial…
In Oregon and Beyond, Many Kids in Mental Health Crises Come to the ER—And Languish
A few years ago, the Portland-based health policy researcher John McConnell recalls, he started hearing about a problem.…