The researchers documented 55 instances of what they call "mini lightning" over two Martian years, primarily during dust storms and dust devils.
World
Thu, Nov 27
Three Chinese astronauts returned from their nation's space station Saturday after more than a week's delay because the return capsule they had planned to use was damaged.
Sat, Nov 15
It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA were counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.
Fri, Nov 14
In the past few days, the sun has burped out several bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that could reach Earth overnight.
Wed, Nov 12
Christchurch photographer Tom Rae said witnessing the astronomical phenomenon event was "one of the most incredible things that I've ever seen in my life".
New Zealand
Tue, Nov 4
What people are likely seeing is commonly known as a space jellyfish, which is a phenomenon that can happen when sunlight reflects off the exhaust plume from the rocket's engines.
Wed, Oct 15
The eclipse began before sunrise and reached its peak around 7am.
Mon, Sep 22
The partial solar eclipse will begin before sunrise and reach its peak around 7am, with the moon covering up to 70% of the sun in parts of the lower South Island.
Kiwis will see between 60% of the sun covered in Auckland and up to 72% in Invercargill, with the eclipse visible nationwide at sunrise — weather permitting.
Fri, Sep 19
A total lunar eclipse is set to take place tomorrow morning, the first of two rare astronomical events happening this month in New Zealand.
Sun, Sep 7
A total lunar eclipse will take place on Monday morning, followed by a rare partial solar eclipse on September 22.
Fri, Sep 5
Stardome says the phenomenon is likely to set off a moderate to strong geomagnetic storm.
Tue, Sep 2
This new-moon rarity clears the sky of moonlight, making it an excellent time for stargazers.
Sat, Aug 23
The director of the Vatican's astronomical observatory has talked up the value of "dark-sky" sanctuaries, ahead of a trip to visit to a sanctuary near Lake Tekapo.
Sun, Aug 10
Solar storms that can bring down global power grids, telecommunications and GPS are extremely hard to predict.
Wed, Jul 16
Sotheby's auctioning what's known as NWA 16788 on Wednesday as part of a natural history-themed sale.
Sun, Jul 13
No. 62 Squadron — which supported allied efforts in the war through radar technology — has a new mission after more than 80 dormant years.
Fri, Jul 4
MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said there would be "quite a bit of cloud cover", but said the best time to gaze skyward was early in the morning.
Te Ao Māori
Thu, Jun 19
The phenomenon was visible as far north as Auckland last night, but it will be our southernmost residents who get the best view again on Monday.
Mon, Jun 2
The Christchurch aerospace engineer said the experience far surpassed his admittedly "high expectations".
Sun, Jun 1
The NZ-founded firm has acquired a company it says has the "core capabilities" for the construction of Trump's proposed $300 billion missile defence system.
Business
Fri, May 30
Christchurch aerospace entrepreneur Mark Rocket will become the first New Zealander in space when the Blue Origin rocket blasts off from Texas on Sunday.
Wed, May 28
A New Zealand aerospace entrepreneur will be on the trip which will reach more than 100kms above Earth.
Thu, May 22
"For a bunch of New Zealanders to do it on their own dime, it's pretty cool," said lead engineer Ethan Kosoof.
Wed, Apr 30
A father's fear his son might miss out on the magic of seeing the Milky Way has prompted the bid.
Environment
Wed, Apr 9
