A time zone defines a region on Earth where the same standard time is observed, typically based on the Earth’s position relative to the Sun. The globe is conventionally divided into 24 time zones, eac ...

A group of astronomers from across the globe, including a team from the University of Washington and led by Queen's ...

Discover interesting facts about the sun, the solar system's central star that supports all life on Earth.

A computer simulation predicts that the Rubin Observatory will discover millions of previously undetected objects in the ...

A new composite material passively keeps solar panels cool, boosting power output by 12.9% and extending their lifespan by ...

The study did not measure how much water evaporation floating solar would prevent, but previous NREL research has shown that photovoltaic panels—sometimes called “floatovoltaics” when they are ...

On its surface, floating solar appears to conserve water while generating carbon-free electricity. River managers are ...

The images show ultra-fine bright and dark stripes (called striations) in the thin, gaseous layer of the sun's atmosphere ...

Solar storms have the potential to cause catastrophic damage. One that occurred around the end of October 2003 (now called ...

Mar. 17, 2025 — A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system, according to a new ... Webb Telescope Captures Its ...

2025 — New research shows that the presence of solar panels in Colorado's grasslands may reduce water stress, improve soil moisture levels and -- particularly during dry years -- increase plant ...

New research led by a Southwest Research Institute scientist identified a new source of energetic particles near the Sun.