SCIENCE The first science results from NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter portray the largest planet in our solar system as a complex, gigantic, turbulent world. (NASA) D’you know about Juno? Catch up with our media-rich study guide! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Why are Jupiter’s polar storms (like the swirls that dot the Jovian … Continue reading Jupiter Gets its Close-Up
SCIENCE Thanks to social media and the power of citizen scientists chasing the Northern Lights, a new feature was discovered recently. Nobody knew what this strange ribbon of purple light was, so … it was called Steve. (European Space Agency) Use our resource to meet Steve, fox fire, and other oddities of the aurora. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in … Continue reading An Aurora Named Steve
SCIENCE The Northern Lights are a beautiful sight—but, it turns out, they can mess up drilling operations. (Gizmodo) Use our resources to learn all about auroras! Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas According to new research, those lovely Northern Lights can disrupt offshore oil drilling. What are the Northern Lights? Read through our encyclopedic entry … Continue reading Arctic Drilling Faces Threat from Outer Space
SCIENCE The auroras—better known as the Northern and Southern Lights—have been putting on a dazzling display for viewers from Madagascar to Minnesota. (The Telegraph) Use our resources to better understand the amazing auroras. Discussion Ideas According to an expert interviewed by the BBC (and in turn quoted in the Australian Telegraph article), the appearance of an aurora “all depends on how active the Sun has … Continue reading Auroras Put on a Show
