Ashley Strickland
Ashley Strickland is a space and science writer for CNN. She has a background in journalism and<dummy00002> writes about space and science topics such as astronomy, physics, biology, chemistry and technology. In her articles she often discusses the latest discoveries in these fields, explores their implications for our understanding of the universe around us and how they might impact our lives on Earth. She also covers events related to space exploration like launches and missions by NASA, Ashley has a keen interest in science communication and enjoys making complex topics accessible to a general audience. Prior to joining CNN, Ashley worked as a reporter for local news outlets where she covered various beats including city hall, education and crime. She holds a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. Ashley is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and currently lives in New York City.
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- Comets are chunks of dust, rock and ice that heat up and brighten as they approach the sun.
- Coronal mass ejections are large clouds of ionized gas called plasma and magnetic fields that erupt from the sun’s outer atmosphere. When these outbursts are directed at Earth, they can cause geomagnetic storms or major disturbances of Earth’s magnetic field.
- Increased solar activity causes auroras that dance around Earth’s poles, known as the northern lights or aurora borealis and southern lights or aurora australis.
- The sun shifts from relatively calm to stormy during its 11-year cycle and magnetic poles reverse.
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Recent Articles
NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Potential Signs of Ancient Microbial Life on Mars: Calcium Sulfate, Organic Compounds, and Leopard Spot-Like Structures
Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024NASA's Perseverance rover discovered potential signs of ancient microbial life on Mars through the detection of water indicators, organic compounds, and leopard spot-like structures in a rock named Cheyava Falls. These findings suggest that conditions on Mars may have once been suitable for microbial life to thrive. 
NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Pure Sulfur Crystals on Mars
Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024NASA's Curiosity rover discovered pure sulfur crystals, named 'Convict Lake', on Mars for the first time on May 30, 2024. The unexpected find was made after the rover cracked open a rock and identified yellowish-green elemental sulfur using its robotic arm instrument. 
ESA's Ramses Mission to Study Asteroid Apophis: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Potentially Hazardous Space Rock
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024In April 2029, the asteroid Apophis, measuring 1,230 feet across and classified as an S-type asteroid, will make a close approach to Earth. The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch the Rapid Apophis Mission for Security and Safety (Ramses) in April 2028 to study this asteroid before its encounter. Ramses aims to gather data on Apophis' size, shape, mass, and orbit, which will help scientists determine how best to deflect potential threats from similar asteroids in the future. 
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Stunning Images of Entwined Galaxies, Known as 'Penguin' and 'Egg'
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024NASA's James Webb Space Telescope marks its second anniversary with captivating images of entwined galaxies, Arp 142 or Penguin and Egg. Located approximately 326 million light-years away, these interacting galaxies reveal a blue haze connecting them due to star formation. The JWST's advanced instruments have identified around 30 potentially habitable planets with crucial molecules for life. These galaxies, first interacting between 25 and 75 million years ago, will merge into one galaxy in the future. 
New Images Reveal the Merging Process of the Penguin and Egg Galaxies by James Webb Space Telescope
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024The James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of the merging galaxies Penguin (NGC 2936) and Egg (NGC 2937), revealing their unique shapes and providing insights into their past interactions. The Penguin galaxy's spiral arms resemble a penguin, while the Egg galaxy is oval-shaped. Star formation has occurred in parts of the Penguin galaxy due to gravitational tugs from the Egg galaxy. These galaxies first interacted around 50 million years ago and will eventually merge into a larger entity, offering insights into galactic evolution. 
New Discovery: Hydrogen Sulfide Detected in Exoplanet HD 189733b's Atmosphere
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Scientists using data from the James Webb Space Telescope detected hydrogen sulfide in the atmosphere of exoplanet HD 189733b, located 64 light-years away. This discovery marks the first detection of this gas outside our solar system and sheds light on potential reservoirs of sulfur within planetary atmospheres. The JWST team analyzed infrared light emitted by the gas giant to identify trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide, which has significant implications for understanding exoplanet chemistry and physics. 
NASA Tracks Two Near-Earth Asteroids: 2011 UL21 and 2024 MK
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024Two recently-detected asteroids, 2011 UL21 and 2024 MK, made close approaches to Earth, allowing NASA's JPL to track their trajectories and gather data on their shapes, sizes, orbits, and composition. Both posed no immediate threat to Earth but provided valuable practice for planetary defense. 
NASA and NOAA's New GOES-U Satellite: Monitoring Weather on Earth and Space
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024NASA and NOAA successfully launched the advanced GOES-U weather satellite on June 25, 2024, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The new satellite, featuring a sun-monitoring sensor and improved imaging capabilities, completes NOAA's GOES-R series and will provide crucial data for forecasting severe weather events and monitoring solar activity. 
New GOES-19 Weather Satellite Launched, Set to Improve Space Weather Monitoring and Forecasting
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024A new weather satellite, GOES-19, was launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket and will monitor the Western Hemisphere from geostationary orbit. Replacing GOES-16, it features advanced instruments for space weather analysis and lightning mapping. The launch marks a significant milestone in NOAA's 50-year partnership with NASA, paving the way for improved weather forecasting and hazard detection. 
NASA Astronauts Safely Dock at ISS Aboard Boeing's Starliner: Historic Milestone in Commercial Crew Program
Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams make history with the safe docking of Boeing's Starliner at the International Space Station, marking a milestone in NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Despite mid-flight malfunctions, their successful journey highlights advancements in space travel technology.