New insights into how eruptions occur on the Sun

New insights into how eruptions occur on the Sun

Scientists have gained new insights into how eruptions occur on the Sun and, through 3-D computer simulation, identified a universal process that explains eruptions of every size, from tapered jets to massive explosions of solar material and energy. In a new study…

Solar storms trigger surprising phenomena close to Earth

Solar storms trigger surprising phenomena close to Earth

A new research shows that eruptions on the Sun’s surface not only send bursts of particles into Earth’s atmosphere, but – contrary to previous belief – also remove electrons across large areas. The new knowledge increases our understanding of solar…