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The Coronal Heating Mystery Solved: Nanoflares Confirmed as the Sun’s Thermostat

Scientists confirm nanoflares—tiny magnetic explosions—are responsible for heating the Sun’s corona to millions of degrees, solving a decades-old paradox. Read the full analysis.

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The Science Behind the Solar ‘Jack-o’-Lantern’: How NASA Captured the Sun’s Eerie Face

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured a striking ‘jack-o’-lantern’ face on the Sun. Learn the science behind coronal holes and active regions.