Zooming into the sun with Solar Orbiter
Solar Orbiter's latest images shows the full sun in unprecedented detail. They were taken on 7 March, when the spacecraft was crossing directly between the Earth and sun......»»
Vivid satellite footage shows solar eclipse hitting Earth from space
NOAA's GOES-East weather satellite captured the annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse from space, as the moon cast a large shadow over Earth's surface. Millions of Earthlings just watched the "ring of fire" solar eclipse. Out in space, some 22,3.....»»
Apple"s climate change efforts far exceed rivals, says environmental report
A study of the environmental work being done by six major Big Tech firms shows that Apple is far ahead in its climate change efforts.Solar panels used by AppleApple has long talked of its environmental concerns, and has Lisa Jackson heading a whole d.....»»
Watch NASA video showing Saturday’s stunning ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
Huge crowds gathered across parts of the Americas on Saturday to witness the stunning phenomenon of an annular solar eclipse......»»
"Ring of fire" solar eclipse will cut across the Americas, stretching from Oregon to Brazil
A rare "ring of fire" eclipse of the sun cuts across the Americas on Saturday, stretching from Oregon to Brazil......»»
How to Watch Saturday’s Solar Eclipse
On the morning of October 14, an annular solar eclipse will be visible to people in the Americas, creating a fiery halo of light around a darkened sun......»»
This First Peek Inside NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Capsule Is a Glimpse Back in Time
Scientists finally opened the rock sample from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx captured a treasure trove of material from the solar system’s earliest days......»»
What would signal life on another planet?
The James Webb Space Telescope may help us find the answer. Enlarge / Surveying the atmospheres of planets beyond the solar system, such as those in the TRAPPIST-1 system (artist’s concept of four of the system’s seven plane.....»»
Solar Storms Can Hinder Bird Migration
New research suggests that solar storms interfere with the magnetic compass that birds use for long-distance travel.....»»
Researchers prove that new method can be used to measure ozone stress in soybeans
As the world focuses on not only solving the climate crisis but also sustaining the world's food supply, researchers need tools to evaluate how atmospheric pollutants affect crops. Over the past decade, the agriculture community has turned to solar-i.....»»
NASA to unveil first images of historic asteroid sample
NASA is set to reveal on Wednesday the first images of the largest asteroid sample ever collected in space, something scientists hope will yield clues about the earliest days of our solar system and perhaps the origins of life itself......»»
Aurora records reveal shortened solar cycle during Maunder minimum
Sunspots change in number depending on how much magnetic activity the solar dynamo generates. But there's not total chaos: These changes occur in a cycle, which lasts about 11 years on average. The sun also experiences extended periods of low activit.....»»
How to watch the annular solar eclipse this week, in person or online
This week, skywatchers across the U.S. will have the chance to see an annular solar eclipse, also known as a ring of fire eclipse. Here's how to watch......»»
Want to watch the sun safely with a large group? disco ball
The upcoming solar eclipses and the current high sunspot activity means it's a great time to observe the sun. Eclipses also mean that large groups of people will be together to view these events. However, rule #1 for astronomy is to never look at the.....»»
"Ring of fire" solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday's rare "ring of fire" eclipse of the sun......»»
Cardboard Box Eclipse Viewer
Make a portable pinhole projector from household stuff to safely watch solar eclipses The post Cardboard Box Eclipse Viewer appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
An Eclectic Collection Of Projects For Your Solar Eclipse
With an eclipse on the horizon, you can't have enough projects to celebrate space, and view the event safely! The post An Eclectic Collection Of Projects For Your Solar Eclipse appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
New findings facilitate solar storm forecasting based on dimming of sun"s corona
Researchers have developed new methods for using coronal dimmings observed in the solar corona for early diagnosis of powerful bursts of plasma from the sun......»»
Researchers reveal dust source on Tibetan Plateau
Dust deposited on a glacier's surface can reduce the albedo of the ice and increase absorption efficiency of solar radiation, which has a significant impact on glacier melting and global climate change......»»
How to view the solar eclipse without destroying your eyes
How to view the solar eclipse without destroying your eyes.....»»
Researchers identify largest ever solar storm in ancient 14,300-year-old tree rings
An international team of scientists have discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analyzing ancient tree-rings found in the French Alps......»»