Scientists discovered tiny jets on the Sun that power both fast and slow solar wind. These jets eject particles and shape ...

The solar wind is matter that is blown from our sun, out into the whole solar system. This stream of material is coming out of the sun all the time – about a million tonnes per second.

Understanding the Lifespan of Solar Panels Solar panels have been a staple in our quest for cleaner energy, but like any ...

The gigantic coronal hole is blasting high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially igniting vibrant auroras and minor geomagnetic activity on Jan. 31. and Feb. 1. Keep up with current northern ...

The MPO will mostly study Mercury’s surface and composition while the MMO will ... Together the orbiters will simultaneously study how the solar wind affects both the planet's exosphere and ...

Surging across the solar system from the sun, the solar wind carries charged particles that strike the planets, on Earth causing aurora, radio blackouts and, just occasionally, wreaking havoc with ...

In 2023, the European Space Agency reported on Solar Orbiter's discovery of tiny jets near the sun's south pole that could be powering the solar wind. The team behind this research has now used even ...