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From the archives: Inside the U.S. Army’s plan to build a luxurious city under the Arctic
May 17, 2022 7:00 AM
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Oct 20, 2021
In constant darkness, Arctic krill migrate by twilight and the Northern Lights
Polar krill have eyes that are ultra-sensitive to daily light cycles.
Jan 26, 2021
Rare ‘blue jet’ lightning spotted and photographed from space
Thunderstorms happen above the clouds, too.
May 20, 2019
Will Earth’s shifting magnetic poles push the Northern Lights too?
Scientists are studying the aurora's every move.
Apr 09, 2019
Megapixels: NASA created these alien clouds to study our atmosphere
The plumes are stunning—and scientifically useful.
Jan 28, 2016
Arctic Report: What Are the Northern Lights, Really?
A combination of chemistry, astrophysics, and magic
Jan 16, 2015
NASA is About To Blast Some Rockets Through Alaska’s Northern Lights
Unraveling the mysterious electrical currents of the aurora borealis
Jan 15, 2015
Walk Under The Aurora On Google Maps
It took mappers six nights in freezing weather to catch the Northern Lights
Feb 07, 2013
NASA Prepares To Launch Rocket Into The Heart Of The Northern Lights
The VISIONS mission will give scientists an inside look at how the optical phenomenon influences Earth's atmosphere.
