Discovery of molecular oxygen in comet tail forces rethink on how the solar system formed
Why finding molecular oxygen on comet 67P is a really big deal.
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Our predictions of solar storms have not been very accurate until now – here’s why
Astrophysicists found out after the January 2014 solar flare that their predictions of solar weather were not very accurate. Here’s the fix (kind of).
Mission to the sun will protect us from devastating solar storms and help us travel deeper into space
The Parker probe will go closer to the sun than any other spacecraft has dared go before – literally touching it.
How to build a plane that never needs to land
Internet connections could one day come from solar-powered planes that fly for months or even longer at a time.
How farmers can install solar panels in fields without damaging the rest of their operation
Agrivoltaics, which pairs solar panels with farming, offers a path to decarbonise agriculture. But how do we make it work for crops and energy? A new tool may hold the answer.
How the new Great British Grid could help households benefit from abundant and cheap renewable power
As Britain builds more renewable energy, it will need to get better at encouraging people to use electricity when it’s plentiful.
Looks like a comet but feels like an asteroid? That’s wild!
Comet ISON’s fate has left many sad. For the public, the comet could have made for a spectacular view in December. For scientists, it would have been a chance to learn more about these mysterious bodies…
A globalised solar‑powered future is wholly unrealistic – and our economy is the reason why
The design of the global money game is the real antagonist in the fight against climate change. But the call to arms tends to be directed at the players who have had best luck with the dice.
Solar storms could lead to a global techno‑meltdown
In 1859, from August 28 to September 2, we were given an important lesson about how vulnerable we are to the Sun’s power. The Carrington Event, named for the amateur astronomer who recorded it, Richard…
Four ways to enjoy a solar eclipse
Test out scientific ideas, connect with your ancestors or just marvel at the beauty of nature.
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