• Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 2nd, 2013
The Radiation Belts Around Earth May Be Supercharged

The Radiation Belts Around Earth May Be Supercharged

The two regions of space may contain huge electric fields

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 23rd, 2013
Odd Radiation Ring Around Earth Was Made Up of Electrons Moving Close to the Speed of Light

Odd Radiation Ring Around Earth Was Made Up of Electrons Moving Close to the Speed of Light

This radiation ring formed in September 2012, lasted for about a month

Students Win Canadian Satellite Design Challenge

Students Win Canadian Satellite Design Challenge

The first place was won by students at Concordia University

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 29th, 2012
Pulsars Could Have Radiation Belts

Pulsars Could Have Radiation Belts

Earth has two such features, called the Van Allen radiation belts