A series of solar storms impacted the Earth from 10 to 13 May, creating auroras seen farther from the poles than usual. An active region in the Sun's atmosphere produced multiple solar flares (intense, localized emission of electromagnetic radiation) and launched several coronal…

Discover the origins of the Chilean silver rush: 192 years ago today, Juan Godoy found silver in Chañarcillo, marking a pivotal moment for Chile. ⬇️ During the next two decades, silver mining in Chile quickly grew, turning mining into one of the country's principal sources of…

Have you ever spotted a tag at the top of a Wikipedia article? This is a cleanup message. Tags can appear on well-researched articles that need to be improved in specific areas. They are simply meant to inform editors of changes that may need to be made. They also help maintain…

The Museo del Prado in central Madrid draws thousands of visitors annually. The Spanish national art museum has an extensive collection of artworks spanning from the 12th century onward. However, many visitors may not know the extreme measures taken to safeguard the museum’s…

Severe floods caused by heavy rain have affected the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul for the past two weeks. More than 100 people died due to the floods, while over 700 have been reported injured. This is considered the worst flooding in Brazil in over 80 years. Learn more…