Friday 13 October 2017

Solar research: On the generation of solar spicules and Alfvenic waves

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Combining computer observations and simulations, a new model shows that the presence of neutrals in the gas facilitates the magnetic fields to penetrate through the surface of the Sun producing the spicules.
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Space radiation won't stop NASA's human exploration

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While it's true that space radiation is one of the biggest challenges for a human journey to Mars, it's also true that NASA is developing technologies and countermeasures to ensure a safe and successful journey to the red planet.
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Star Dust Helps Explain Mysterious Dimming Star

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Astronomers are working to understand the mysterious dimming of Tabby's Star. The astronomers report that space dust orbiting the star -- not alien megastructures -- is the likely cause of the star's long-term dimming.
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New insight into the limits of possible life on Mars

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Researchers investigating whether liquid water could exist on Mars have provided new insight into the limits of life on the red planet.
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