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How to detect “stealth” solar storms before they destroy our society
While we can see many solar storms coming, some are "stealthy." A new study shows how to detect them.
How concentrated solar power could fuel the future
This company uses thousands of mirrors, AI, and machine learning to unlock the power of the sun.
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World’s blackest black? Purdue made the world’s whitest white
In paint form, the world's "whitest white" reflects so much light that surfaces become cooler than the surrounding air.
3 experiments that prove the Earth is round
The Earth is not flat. Here's how you can prove it.
Scientists identify 24 planets potentially better suited for life than Earth
The study identified superhabitable planets outside of our solar system.
The Sun was half of a binary system, a new paper suggests
The theory could resolve some unanswered questions.
Chernobyl fungus could shield astronauts from cosmic radiation
A recent study tested how well the fungi species Cladosporium sphaerospermum blocked cosmic radiation aboard the International Space Station.
Closest images ever taken of the sun reveal “nanoflares”
The Sun, as its never been seen before.
3 scientists school flat Earthers on the evidence
Can this end flat-Earth theory once and for all?
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NASA videos show what sunsets look like elsewhere in the galaxy
On other planets, blue skies and red sunsets aren't the norm.
Study: Reflecting sunlight to cool the planet will cause other global changes
Solar geoengineering ideas could weaken storms in both hemispheres, scientists find.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will occur this weekend. Here’s how to watch.
It could be the most spectacular annular eclipse of the decade.
Ask an astronomer: What makes neutron stars so special?
Astrophysicist Michelle Thaller talks ISS and why NICER is so important.
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3 mind-blowing space facts with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Tyson dives into the search for alien life, dark matter, and the physics of football.
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Planet Nine will be discovered in the next decade. Here’s why.
The planet that we are searching for is a little bit smaller and closer than we originally thought.
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Space exploration is the ultimate plan B. Here’s why.
Why did the dinosaurs go extinct? Because they didn't have a space program.
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New study deepens the controversy over Planet Nine’s existence
Astronomers release new data to challenge claims about the mysterious Planet Nine.
Solar Orbiter to capture first images of Sun’s north, south poles
The spacecraft is set to come closer to the star than any other Sun-facing camera before it.
Astronomers discover what makes the biggest explosions in space
New study figures out how stars produce gamma ray bursts.
What can old stars teach us about the birth of our galaxy?
These needles in the vast galactic haystack take more effort to find, but they help piece together our origins.
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Scientist figures out how to move our sun to avoid space collisions
An astrophysicist proposes new designs for stellar engines that can move a solar system.
Life lessons from the sun
Observing the great gas giant helps me to keep important things in perspective.
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CuriosityStream is a non-fiction streaming platform of over 2,000 documentary features and series that open up every facet of our planet, our times and our universe.
Startup backed by billionaires creates superhot solar power
A mysterious startup reveals a groundbreaking solar energy achievement.
Top 4 candidates in our solar system for terraforming
When it comes time for humanity to pick a new home, where will we go?
After 42 years in space, Voyager 2 breaks through the heliosphere
A historic NASA probe sends back a treasure-trove of information from billions of miles away.
Near-impossibly massive neutron star detected
Astronomers have recently discovered the most massive neutron star to date, nearly at the theoretical limit for such stars. But it's only about the size of a small city.
Astronomers spot only the 2nd interstellar object ever seen
An amateur astronomer discovers an interstellar comet on its way to our Sun.
3 easy ways to get more sun during the workday
Here's how to harness the sunlight, even if you're sitting in an office all day.
NASA releases stunning image of ISS crossing in front of the sun
Strangely, the sun showed no sunspots at the time the photo was taken.