That star at the center of our Solar System, that superhot ball of plasma that gives us heat and energy, and amazing ...

In May 2024, part of the Sun exploded. The Sun is an immense ball of superheated gas called plasma. Because the plasma is conductive, magnetic fields loop out of the solar surface. Since different ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Dagomar Degroot, Georgetown University (THE CONVERSATION) In May 2024, part of the Sun ...

People sometimes ask what would happen if the Sun suddenly exploded, often after seeing a dramatic film or picture online. It is an understandable question, especially for children, because the Sun ...

Dagomar Degroot has received funding from NASA. In May 2024, part of the Sun exploded. The Sun is an immense ball of superheated gas called plasma. Because the plasma is conductive, magnetic fields ...