20 million years to become a star: Cosmic clock unlocks mystery of sun’s birth time
By studying decay of bound-state beta decay of thallium-205 (205Tl81+), scientists can better understand the timing and ...
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Solar System’s True Center Isn’t the Sun, Animation Shows
It’s commonly known that the Sun is the center of our solar system, with all the planets orbiting around it. However, this ...
How Old Is the Solar System, and How Did It Form?
Earth, between sweltering Venus and frozen Mars, formed and orbits within a band where water could persist in solid, liquid, and gaseous phases. Mars had surface water, but not as much as Earth, and ...
Solar Breakthrough: Scientists Redefine the Sun’s Elemental Blueprint
Solar and cosmochemical data indicate high levels of carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen in the Sun. Researchers have unveiled a new ...
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What’s the Difference Between Silicon Solar Panels and Emerging Solar-Cell Tech?
Crystalline-silicon solar panels are efficient, reliable, and dominate the solar-panel market. However, new third-gen solar ...
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This Is the Average Electric Bill in Pennsylvania (and How to Save)
If you’ve noticed an increase in your monthly energy bill in Pennsylvania, you’re not alone. Energy prices in the region are ...
Right now, the Sun is far more active than predicted – and small satellites are paying the price
The Sun’s activity is what gives us beautiful auroras – but it also has dramatic negative effects on satellites that go ...
3D map reveals our solar system's local bubble has an 'escape tunnel'
A 3D map of our cosmic neighborhood has revealed hot and cold regions as well as an "escape tunnel" from our local bubble.
NASA’s Roman Telescope Unlocks New Chapter in the Search for Alien Worlds
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope team has integrated the innovative Roman Coronagraph Instrument, marking a major milestone in ...
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Asteroid grains shed light on the outer solar system's origins
Tiny grains from asteroid Ryugu are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system over 4.6 billion years ago. The findings suggest the distal solar system ...
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This Stunning New Atlas Explores Humanity’s Ancient Relationship With Space and the Universe
Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present day ...