Computer model helps unravel part of the solar cycle mystery
Aurora borealis in May may be the strongest in 500 years, with new insights emerging on magnetorotational instability's role in the phenomenon. [ more ]
Sun Shoots Out Biggest Solar Flare in Nearly a Decade, but Earth Should Be Safe
The sun produced its biggest flare in nearly a decade, part of the 11-year solar cycle nearing its peak, fortunately not posing a threat to Earth this time. [ more ]