Earth’s distance from the Sun found to dramatically alter seasons

A strip of cool water stretches west from South America along the equator, helping set the pace for some of the planet’s most important weather swings. That Pacific “cold tongue” helps steer the El ...
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Japanese supercomputer challenges 45-year-old theory about how sun-like stars spin

For nearly half a century, astronomers have believed that stars like our sun eventually ...
Earth.com

Scientists detect changes deep inside the Sun during solar cycles

A 40-year study shows the Sun’s internal structure subtly shifts between quiet cycles, offering clues to future solar ...

Four decades of data give unique insight into the sun's inner life

Scientists have analyzed more than 40 years of astronomical data to uncover evidence that the sun's internal structure subtly ...
IFLScience

As The Sun Officially Hits Solar Maximum, We Are Studying Our Star Like Never Before

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...
USA Today

The sun may be prone to 'rare but extreme' events that could disrupt life on Earth

Add solar superflares to the list of natural disasters of concern. Superflares are extremely strong solar flares – explosions with energies up to ten thousand times that of typical solar flares. Why ...
News Medical

Study suggests sun exposure during first year of life may reduce MS relapses

Getting at least 30 minutes of daily summer sun in the first year of life may mean a lower relapse risk for children who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) later, according to a study ...