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fromNature
1 month ago

See the Sun expand and contract like a pufferfish - January's best science images

Coronal data reveal the Sun’s outer atmosphere expands and contracts like a pufferfish, improving prediction of solar activity impacts on Earth and technology.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

To See a Star's Face, You Have to Interfere with It

The only major difference between the sun and the stars we see at night is that the sun happens to be close to uswhich is advantageous, assuming you enjoy being alive. Astronomers enjoy this as well but have another reason for rejoicing in the sun's proximity: this allows us to see it as a disk. The sun is, of course, three-dimensional.
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fromBig Think
6 months ago

The Sun is fainter than the Moon, at least in gamma-rays

The Sun is the brightest object in Earth's skies while the Moon appears bright via reflected sunlight, though the Moon emits significant gamma-rays unlike the Sun.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Sparks' frontcourt goes on a scoring spree in victory over Connecticut Sun

The Sparks secured a 92-88 victory over the Sun, showcasing effective offense with strong contributions from their frontcourt and backcourt.
fromSilver Screen and Roll
8 months ago

Sparks edge out Sun in a tight game down the stretch

Los Angeles had four out of five Sparks starters score in double digits, with Kelsey Plum leading with 23 points and Azurá Stevens contributing 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Los Angeles
Philosophy
fromDefector
8 months ago

Are You Team Fiery Sun Death Or Team Lifeless Husk? | Defector

The fate of Earth is uncertain, with the Sun's evolution leading to possible uninhabitability and engulfment in the distant future.
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fromBig Think
9 months ago

Video: NASA's PUNCH mission sees the Sun's corona in action

The Sun's energy output varies significantly due to complex internal phenomena.
NASA's PUNCH satellite aims to enhance our understanding of solar activity and its effects on Earth.
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fromTheregister
9 months ago

Gaze in awe at the first shots of the Sun's South Pole

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft has revealed new insights into the Sun's magnetic poles and their implications for solar science.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Sun's south pole revealed for first time, in images from Solar Orbiter spacecraft

The Solar Orbiter has captured unprecedented images of the sun's south pole, aiding our understanding of solar magnetic activity and cycles.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
10 months ago

Should We Worry about Solar Superflares?

In our daily lives, the sun seems constant and quiet, sedately shining at a steady pace. But looks can be deceiving; our star can also blast out powerful solar storms.
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