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Four decades of data give unique insight into the Sun’s inner life

Researchers analyzed over 40 years of astronomical data to find detectable changes inside the Sun during four quiet periods. The study reveals that even small differences in solar magnetic activity produce measurable changes in the Sun's internal structure.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeObservational study·DateMar 3, 2026

Solar rain mystery cracked by researchers

Scientists at University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy have discovered a new explanation for the formation of solar rain in the Sun's corona. By allowing elemental abundances to change over time, their models finally match observed phenomena, providing fresh insights into coronal heating and the Sun's behavior during flares.

SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateOct 1, 2025

Hungry star is eating its cosmic twin at rate never seen before

Astronomers discovered a greedy white dwarf star consuming its closest celestial companion at an unprecedented rate. The study found that the super-dense white dwarf is burning brightly due to the mass transfer between the two stars, potentially leading to a massive explosion visible from Earth.

SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 9, 2025
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

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Groundbreaking achievement: NSF Daniel K. Inouye solar telescope produces its first magnetic field maps of the sun’s corona

The NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope successfully produced its first detailed maps of the Sun's coronal magnetic fields, a breakthrough in solar physics. This achievement enhances our understanding of space weather and its impact on Earth's technology-dependent society, which is crucial for safeguarding infrastructure.

SourceAssociation of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)·JournalScience Advances·TypeObservational study·DateSep 11, 2024
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Asteroid rocks begin to reveal our solar system’s origins

Researchers uncover dark particles and lighter components with stones, suggesting asteroids played a key role in delivering water and life to Earth. The samples also contain unexpected minerals, offering insights into Bennu's evolution and the early solar system.

SourceCurtin University·JournalMeteoritics and Planetary Science·TypeContent analysis·DateJun 26, 2024
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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Mystery of ‘slow’ solar wind unveiled by Solar Orbiter mission

Scientists have identified the mysterious origins of the 'slow' solar wind using data from Solar Orbiter's first close journey to the Sun. The slow wind is thought to originate from areas where open and closed magnetic field lines meet, allowing it to escape into space through a process of breaking and reconnection.

SourceNorthumbria University·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 28, 2024

Scientists discover CO2 and CO ices in outskirts of solar system

A research team led by UCF's Mário Nascimento De Prá and Noemí Pinilla-Alonso discovered carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide ices on 59 trans-Neptunian objects using the James Webb Space Telescope. The findings suggest that carbon dioxide was abundant in the protoplanetary disk, while the origin of carbon monoxide remains uncertain.

SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeImaging analysis·DateMay 24, 2024

Uppsala University sets new world record for CIGS solar cells

Researchers at Uppsala University and First Solar European Technology Center have achieved a world record of 23.64 per cent efficiency in CIGS solar cells, surpassing the previous record of 23.35 per cent. The study demonstrates that CIGS thin-film technology is a competitive alternative as a stand-alone solar cell.

SourceUppsala University·JournalNature Energy·DateFeb 26, 2024
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Venus had Earth-like plate tectonics billions of years ago, study suggests

A new study suggests that Venus once had plate tectonics similar to those on early Earth, which could have supported microbial life. The researchers used atmospheric data and computer modeling to show that the planet's current atmosphere and surface pressure would only be possible with an early form of plate tectonics.

SourceBrown University·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 26, 2023

Gemini North detects multiple rock-forming elements in the atmosphere of a scorching exoplanet

Astronomers using the Gemini North telescope have detected 11 rock-forming elements in the atmosphere of WASP-76b, a Jupiter-like exoplanet. The presence and relative amounts of these elements provide key insights into giant gas planet formation and may challenge our understanding of how planets like Mercury and Earth formed.

SourceAssociation of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)·JournalNature·DateJun 14, 2023
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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JWST confirms giant planet atmospheres vary widely

Astronomers using JWST discovered that the atmosphere of exoplanet HD149026b, a 'hot Jupiter,' is super-abundant in carbon and oxygen, far above expectations. This finding provides insight into planet formation and suggests that giant planets may have varied atmospheric compositions.

SourceCornell University·JournalNature·DateMar 27, 2023

SwRI scientists compile Cassini’s unique observations of Saturn’s rings

Researchers compiled 41 solar occultation observations of Saturn's rings from the Cassini mission to inform future investigations into their formation and evolution. The study reveals new information on ring particles' sizes and compositions, shedding light on the origins of the ring system.

SourceSouthwest Research Institute·JournalIcarus·TypeObservational study·DateOct 18, 2022

New technique paves the way for perfect perovskites

A new instrument at the Advanced Light Source enables simultaneous measurement of crystal structure and optical properties during perovskite synthesis. This allows for real-time monitoring of material quality and performance, leading to potentially more efficient solar cells.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 19, 2021
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Big Bear Solar Observatory becomes home to NSF's SOLIS telescope

The Big Bear Solar Observatory will become home to NSF's Synoptic Optical Long-term Investigations of the Sun (SOLIS) telescope, enabling researchers to study long-term changes in the Sun's activity and its impact on Earth. SOLIS will provide comprehensive observations of the Sun's magnetic fields, solar flares, and space weather events.

SourceNew Jersey Institute of Technology·TypeNews article·DateJul 27, 2021

New clue to solving the mystery of the sun's hot atmosphere

A new study reveals the elemental composition of the Sun's corona is strongly linked to its 11-year solar magnetic activity cycle. This discovery suggests that changes in magnetic activity may influence the heating of the Sun's corona, and potentially other star atmospheres.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 3, 2017

Dark matter could transfer energy in the Sun

Researchers found that low mass dark matter particles can interact with the Sun's atoms, transferring energy from the core to the external parts. This interaction cools down the Sun's core and reduces the flux of solar neutrinos.

SourceSpanish Foundation for Science and Technology·JournalPhysical Review D·DateDec 1, 2010

Prospecting For Helium-3 On The Moon

Scientists Dr. Jeffrey R. Johnson and colleagues developed a helium-3 map of the Moon based on factors like exposure age, solar wind, and titanium content. The greatest amounts of helium-3 are expected to be found on the far side maria and in nearside areas with high concentrations of titanium dioxide.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateDec 1, 1998

ACE Spacecraft Braces For Fierce Meteor Storm

The Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) spacecraft is taking precautions to withstand the November 17 Leonid meteor storm, which could pose a risk due to its close proximity to the comet's wake. NASA technicians are adjusting the spacecraft's orientation and instruments to minimize damage from the massive cloud of Leonid particles.

SourceJohns Hopkins University·DateNov 10, 1998
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

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'Whopper' Of A Comet Spurs A Festival Of Science

Astronomers worldwide are gathering data from comet Hale-Bopp with a festival of observations, revealing secrets about comets' composition and behavior. The raw material will construct the most intricate portrait of a comet to date, providing insights into the early solar system.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·DateMar 14, 1997

ACE Spacecraft Nears Completion At Applied Physics Laboratory

The ACE spacecraft, a NASA mission to study the nature and origin of energetic particles from the sun and beyond our solar system, is nearing completion at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. The spacecraft will provide advance warning of powerful geomagnetic storms that can disrupt power grids and communications o...

SourceJohns Hopkins University·DateAug 9, 1996