An energetic storm on the Sun has forced ESA mission controllers to react to anomalies or take action to avoid damage to spacecraft. Several missions, including Integral, Cluster and Envisat, felt the ...

On April 8, many of us will be huddling behind protective glasses and feasting our eyes on a rare solar stunner. But the sun's eye-catching performance won't be the only thing on display. You may also ...

When the orbiting moon passes between the sun and Earth on April 8, skies will darken. Birds will stop singing. Frogs will stop croaking. And crickets will stop chirping. Animals respond to total ...

WASHINGTON — When a total solar eclipse transforms day into night, will tortoises start acting romantic? Will giraffes gallop? Will apes sing odd notes? Researchers will be standing by to observe how ...

The countdown to the total solar eclipse has begun. You’ve read about topics such as eye protection, how to take photos, and travel plans. But here’s something you might have overlooked in all the ...