The total solar eclipse in North America could help shed light on a persistent puzzle about the Sun
The eclipse will allow scientists to get rare measurements of the Sun’s atmosphere.
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Solar wind and space dust create new source of water, laboratory study suggests
Water ice is the most abundant solid material in the universe. Much of it was created as the byproduct of star formation, but not all. John Bradley of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and his team…
Don’t panic: the northern lights won’t be turning off anytime soon
Historical records can help us understand what will happen to the northern lights.
No, we aren’t heading into a ‘mini ice age’
Any drop in solar activity will be dwarfed by the impact of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Could a solar storm derail the Artemis II mission?
Solar particle events are an ever-present risk to space travellers venturing beyond Earth orbit.
Why are we seeing more northern lights this year?
The sun has entered a phase causing more chances to see the northern lights in the UK, an expert explains.
Expanded access to solar power in Africa can stimulate economic development – but there are risks
Are studies right that expanded access to off-grid solar products has driven economic development in Africa?
France’s plan for solar panels on all car parks is just the start of an urban renewable revolution
All French car parks bigger than 80 spaces will be covered with solar panels.
New early‑warning system could protect Earth from explosive space weather
Researchers have found out how to predict solar flares up to ten times faster than previous methods.
We could soon be getting energy from solar power harvested in space
Solar panels in space could harness more of the Sun’s energy.
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